The Indian government has granted income tax exemptions to 2,975 recognised startups, a significant rise from previous years. This initiative, part of the Startup India programme, aims to support entrepreneurship and innovation. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is also working to streamline the process for obtaining eligibility certificates and has supported startups with over 1,800 patents.
In a significant update on the state of Indias startup ecosystem, a senior official revealed on Monday that a total of 2,975 government-recognized startups have been granted income tax exemptions. The statement, made by Joint Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Sanjiv, highlights the positive impact of the Startup India initiative.
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FAQ :
A total of 2,975 government-recognised startups have been granted income tax exemptions.
These income tax exemptions are granted under the Startup India initiative.
This number is a substantial increase from the 1,100 startups that received such benefits until March 2023.
A standard operating procedure (SOP) is being developed to expedite the process of granting eligibility certificates, with an internal target of March 31 to address around 1,500 pending applications.
The government has granted 1,800 patents to emerging entrepreneurs and offers various schemes like the Startup India seed fund, fund of fund, and credit guarantee scheme.