Maharashtra currently leads India in DPIIT-recognised startups, but there is no single fixed “company count” for the state overall, because the number keeps updating as new startups are registered daily.
However, according to recent DPIIT startup ecosystem data (approximate range)
TOP 5 States
- Maharashtra: 20,000+ startups (DPIIT-recognised)
- Karnataka: 18,000+ startups
- Delhi (NCR): 17,000+ startups
- Telangana: 12,000+ startups
- Uttar Pradesh:10,000+ startups
These figures are approximate and growing quickly, as India now has over 2.23 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups nationwide.
