Gandhinagar, Sept. 24 -- Startup Conclave 2025 commenced today in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, aiming to foster innovation, connect emerging startups with investors, and reinforce India's position in the global startup ecosystem.

The two-day event will host seven thematic sessions under the banner 'Innovate, Elevate, and Accelerate'.

The conclave was inaugurated by Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries.

Addressing the gathering, Shah highlighted the growth of India's startup ecosystem over the past decade.

From fewer than 500 startups in 2014, the country now hosts 1.92 lakh startups, including over 120 unicorns valued at more than USD 350 billion.

He noted that India is th...