<h1>Indian Government Supports Startups with Funds, Tax Incentives, and Regulatory Reforms Amid COVID-19 Challenges.</h1> The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted startups, prompting the Indian government to implement various measures to support them. The Fund of Funds for Startups, managed by SIDBI, continues to provide capital through SEBI-registered Alternate Investment Funds without any reported decrease in private investments during the pandemic. Initiatives include regulatory reforms, tax incentives, and financial assistance schemes like the Covid-19 Startup Assistance Scheme offering loans up to Rs. 2 crore. Additionally, the government has introduced regulatory changes to ease business operations, access to capital, and compliance burdens, benefiting startups and encouraging innovation to combat COVID-19 challenges.