Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognises over 1.02 lakh women-led startups

Exam-focused facts from the 19 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Among 2.12 lakh entities recognised as startups by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), over 1.02 lakh have at least one woman director or partner.
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) have invested ₹2,995 crore in women-led startups since 2020.
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme has approved ₹294 crore for women-led ventures out of ₹592 crore sanctioned since 2021.
Under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, loans of ₹925 crore have been guaranteed since April 2023, including ₹39 crore for women-led startups.
Of the 6,789 recognised startups that are closed, 2,950 had at least one woman director or partner.