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AnalysisIBEFThursday, 27 August 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal Highlights India’s Growing Startup Ecosystem at India-Japan Startup Roundtable in Tokyo

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India and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in startups, deep-tech, innovation and MSMEs at a roundtable in Tokyo. The partnership will focus on patient capital, technology collaboration, manufacturing integration and greater investment linkages between the two startup ecosystems.
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceIndia Brand Equity Foundation
PublishedThursday, 27 August 2026
Affected Population63 million MSMEs, export-import community
Key Numbers
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
FDI inflow: $71 billion (2024-25)
PLI scheme: Rs 1.97 lakh crore across 14 sectors
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Ministry of Commerce & IndustryDPIITDGFTMinistry of Electronics & ITTRAI
Key Stakeholders
ExportersImportersMSMEsInternet UsersTech CompaniesStartups
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Impact Assessment
7/10
Impact Score
Beneficiaries1.5 lakh+ DPIIT-recognised startups
Budget AllocationRs 10K Crore
CoverageAll states and UTs
Implementation StatusOperational
70% implemented
Key Outcomes
  • India is 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally
  • 115+ unicorns as of 2026
  • Fund of Funds deployed Rs 7,385 crore across 120+ AIFs
Challenges
  • Funding winter impact on late-stage startups
  • Regulatory compliance burden
  • Tier 2/3 city adoption
SDG Alignment
8Decent Work9Industry & Innovation
Explore Sectors
Trade & Commerce145 tracked→Digital & Technology298 tracked→Finance & Economy671 tracked→
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