Government Schemes and Policy · 7 February 2026
Revised Startup Recognition Norms Increase Turnover Limits and Add Deep-Tech Category
Exam-focused facts from the 7 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified revised startup recognition criteria on 5 February 2026.
- General startup turnover limit raised from ₹100 crore to ₹200 crore.
- New 'Deep Tech Startup' sub-category introduced with age limit extended to 20 years and turnover cap of ₹300 crore.
- Multi-State Cooperative Societies registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 and cooperative societies under State/UT Acts now eligible for startup recognition.