The reform marks a significant and forward-looking policy intervention aimed at enabling growth-stage startups to scale with greater certainty, while recognising the unique capital, R&D, and time-intensive requirements of frontier technologies, CII said in a statement.
“Equally significant is the notification of specific provisions for deep-tech startups, including an extended recognition period of up to 20 years and a higher turnover threshold, in view of the longer gestation cycles, high R&D intensity, and capital-heavy nature of frontier technologies. Together, these reforms will provide greater certainty to founders, enable sustained innovation, and attract patient, long-term capital. By strengthening support for deep-tech today, India is building globally competitive capabilities, enhancing strategic self-reliance, and laying the foundation for long-term technology leadership aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat,”” Chadarjit Banejee, Director General, CII, said.
“This significant reform reflects a deep understanding of the evolving entrepreneurial landscape and will enable a broader spectrum of innovative enterprises to continue accessing key benefits and support. This forward-looking move by the government will catalyze greater investment, fuel innovation, and reinforce India’s position as a hub for world-class startups, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Past President, CII & Chairman, CII Centre of Excellence on Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups, said.
Kunal Bahl, Chairman, CII National Startup Council, Co-founder, AceVector & Titan Capital said this progressive step will enable more founders to continue benefiting from the Startup India framework as they scale, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to entrepreneurship and to strengthening India’s position as a global innovation hub.
Through nurturing a broader and stronger startup ecosystem, this step by Government of India will play a meaningful role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat, driving job creation, technological leadership, and inclusive economic growth, C K Ranganathan, Co-Chairman, CII National Startup Council and Chairman & Managing Director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd, said.
