Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to build a strong ecosystem that is conducive for the growth of startup businesses, to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities.
The Government through this initiative aims to empower startups to grow through innovation and design. To promote growth and help Indian economy, many benefits are being given to entrepreneurs establishing startups. The benefits ranges from financials supports to ease of compliance to income tax deductions and many more.
For availing various benefits under the Startup India scheme, an entity would be required to be recognized by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry as a startup.

For overview of Government Incentives for startups, click here.