On 5 February 2026 DPIIT revised its startup recognition framework, raising the general turnover ceiling from Rs 100 crore to Rs 200 crore and creating a dedicated Deep Tech Startup category with recognition extended from 10 to 20 years and a Rs 300 crore turnover cap. Multi-state and state cooperative societies also became eligible.
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DPIIT revamps startup recognition: new Deep Tech category, 20-year window
Why this matters for founders
Deep-tech and later-stage Indian founders can now qualify or requalify for DPIIT recognition and its tax and compliance benefits over a much longer runway.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
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