New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- With the year coming to an end in over a fortnight, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday highlighted the progress made in India's startup journey, stating that India is now home to over two lakh government-recognised startups, with over 44,000 entities recognised this year alone, the highest in a year since the inception of the initiative to build a strong ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Goyal said in a post on X that spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship will continue to drive growth, opportunities and prosperity for all.

"An incredible milestone to wrap up 2025! India is now home to over two lakh government-recognised startups, with over 44,000 entities recognised this year alo...