India’s Startup Ecosystem Scales New Heights as BHASKAR Crosses 6 Lakh Users

India’s startup story has been nothing short of remarkable over the last decade. What began as a wave of entrepreneurial enthusiasm is now a full-fledged movement that is reshaping industries, creating jobs, and fueling innovation across every corner of the country. And now, the ecosystem has crossed another major milestone: the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) has surpassed 6 lakh users on the Startup India portal, with the official tally standing at 600,254.

For a country that has already given the world over a hundred unicorns and millions of aspiring entrepreneurs, this achievement is more than just a number. It’s a reflection of how deeply entrepreneurship has penetrated into India’s social and economic fabric.

India’s Growing Startup Nation

India today has more than 1.88 lakh startups officially recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). This recognition itself is a testament to how far the ecosystem has come in just a few years. Powered by digital adoption, forward-looking government policies, and a young, ambitious talent pool, the country is cementing its position as one of the world’s largest and most vibrant innovation hubs.

But numbers alone don’t tell the full story. The surge in users on BHASKAR highlights something more fundamental: the growing need for a central, collaborative platform that connects founders, investors, mentors, and enablers.

What Exactly is BHASKAR?

Launched as part of the Startup India initiative, BHASKAR (Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry) is designed to be the beating heart of India’s startup network. Think of it as a digital meeting ground where every stakeholder in the ecosystem — from a small-town founder to a global venture capitalist — can create a presence, collaborate, and discover new opportunities.

At its core, BHASKAR offers:

• A Digital Identity (BHASKAR ID): Every participant gets a unique ID linked to a personalized dashboard.

• Visibility & Discovery: Startups and enablers can showcase their profiles and be discovered by potential collaborators.

• Industry Alliances: By bringing together players from diverse industries and geographies, it encourages cross-pollination of ideas.

This isn’t just about building a database. It’s about creating a living, breathing ecosystem that grows smarter and more connected with each new participant.

For India’s entrepreneurs, visibility often makes the difference between an idea that struggles in isolation and one that takes off with the right support. BHASKAR ensures that even the smallest startup from a Tier-2 or Tier-3 city has the same digital presence and discovery potential as a well-funded company in Bengaluru or Delhi.

Investors and mentors, too, benefit from a structured platform where they can identify promising ventures, connect with talent, and track ecosystem trends. With 6 lakh users already onboard, the network effect is kicking in — making the platform more valuable with every new signup.

Looking Ahead

The government’s vision for BHASKAR is ambitious: to build the largest digital startup registry in the world. By bringing entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, and mentors under a single digital roof, it aims to catalyse India’s innovation journey at a scale never seen before.

If successful, BHASKAR won’t just be a national platform. It could become the global benchmark for how to digitally organize and empower an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As India continues its march toward becoming a global startup superpower, milestones like this underline a simple truth: the spirit of entrepreneurship here is not confined to big cities or big names. With platforms like BHASKAR, opportunity is becoming truly democratic — accessible to anyone with an idea and the courage to pursue it.