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Title:
Startup India: How Young Entrepreneurs Are Changing India’s Economy

Authors:
Yashtika Kukkar

Journal: International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER)
ISSN: 2455-8834
Volume: 10
Issue: 12
Publication Date: December 2025
DOI: 10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i12.016

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Yashtika Kukkar
Birla Vidya Niketan

MLA 8
Kukkar, Yashtika. "Startup India: How Young Entrepreneurs Are Changing India’s Economy." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 10, no. 12, Dec. 2025, pp. 6411-6431, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i12.016. Accessed Dec. 2025.
APA 6
Kukkar, Y. (2025, December). Startup India: How Young Entrepreneurs Are Changing India’s Economy. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 10(12), 6411-6431. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i12.016
Chicago
Kukkar, Yashtika. "Startup India: How Young Entrepreneurs Are Changing India’s Economy." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 10, no. 12 (December 2025), 6411-6431. Accessed December, 2025. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i12.016.

References

[1] . Startup India Official Website https://www.startupindia.gov.in
[2] . Ministry of Commerce & Industry https://commerce.gov.in
[3] . Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) https://dpiit.gov.in
[4] . Invest India https://www.investindia.gov.in
[5] . Press Information Bureau (PIB) https://pib.gov.in
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[12] . Economic Times - Startups Section https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups
[13] . LiveMint - Startups https://www.livemint.com/start-ups

ABSTRACT:
This research examines the transformative role of the Startup India initiative in fostering innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and driving economic growth across India. By analyzing the disruptive impact of start-ups leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain , IoT, and robotics, the study explores how these ventures are redefining traditional sectors including fintech, healthcare, clean energy, and mobility. Startups like Zoho, and Exponent Energy serve as key examples of scalable, technology-driven solutions addressing both local and global challenges. The paper also highlights the growing importance of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which reached $81 billion in FY 2024-25, in accelerating startup growth, bringing capital, expertise, and international market access. Through a critical review of government support mechanisms and real-world case studies, the research underscores how the Startup India initiative has positioned India as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. It further explores the long-term implications for innovation, employment generation, and global competitiveness, offering insights into the future trajectory of the startup landscape in India.

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