https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=67567 India's startup ecosystem has grown to over two lakh enterprises since the 2014 Startup India and Standup India initiatives, with nearly half originating from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Growth now includes agriculture and coastal opportunities alongside IT. Government support-technology, market linkages, financial aid, local processing units and access to distant markets-has enabled models such as the lavender distillation initiative. The summary highlights 60-65 thousand women led startups and emphasizes mentorship and early guidance programs like Vigyan Jyoti to nurture talent in smaller towns. en-us Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:46:03 +0530 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=67567 India's startup ecosystem has grown to over two lakh enterprises since the 2014 Startup India and Standup India initiatives, with nearly half originating from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Growth now includes agriculture and coastal opportunities alongside IT. Government support-technology, market linkages, financial aid, local processing units and access to distant markets-has enabled models such as the lavender distillation initiative. The summary highlights 60-65 thousand women led startups and emphasizes mentorship and early guidance programs like Vigyan Jyoti to nurture talent in smaller towns. News - Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=67567