Over 6300 recognised startups shut down in 2025

As many as 6,385 recognised startups have been categorised as ‘closed’ as of October 31, according to the data from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Recognised startups are eligible for several incentives, such as income tax benefits under the Startup India initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade



(DPIIT). 

As of October 31 this year, a total of 1,97,692 entities have been recognised as startups.

“As on 31st October 2025, 6,385 recognised startups are categorized as closed (i.e., dissolved/struck-off), as per the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (basis data shared on 11th November 2025),” the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.