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Browse practical guides, opportunities and connections for every stage of your business.
Ideas & stories
Ideas & stories
Explore business ideas, founder stories and entrepreneurial ecosystems across India.
GUIDEExplore an idea
Explore an idea: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDETurn an idea into a viable business
Turn an idea into a viable business: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEFind examples closer to your situation
Find examples closer to your situation: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEHow do I choose a small business idea?
How do I choose a small business idea?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEHow can I test an idea with little money?
How can I test an idea with little money?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDECan the business make money?
Can the business make money?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEEntrepreneurial ecosystems in India
Explore founder stories and lessons from Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Jaipur and rural Rajasthan.
Funding
Funding
Understand grants, loans and investment, then find support that fits your business.
GUIDEChoose a starting point
Choose a starting point: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEFind options for your activity and location
Find options for your activity and location: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEBefore you apply
Before you apply: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEHow can I get a small business loan?
How can I get a small business loan?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEAre there government grants for a new business?
Are there government grants for a new business?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEShould I choose a loan or investment?
Should I choose a loan or investment?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEStart here: find the right support
Understand grants, loans, subsidies and guarantees and identify government support for your business.
GUIDESupport directory
Compare Indian schemes including PMEGP, MUDRA and Startup India Seed Fund with eligibility and source links.
GUIDEEligibility and application checklist
Prepare to apply for entrepreneur support with a practical eligibility, finance and document checklist.
GUIDEPrivate startup investment and angel funding in India
Explore angel networks, venture capital, equity terms and due diligence for Indian founders.
Running a business
Running a business
Find practical guidance on registration, tax, intellectual property and professional help.
GUIDESet up and start selling
Set up and start selling: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEKeep the business running
Keep the business running: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDECheck the details for your business
Check the details for your business: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEHow do I register a small business in India?
How do I register a small business in India?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEIs Udyam registration free and is it the same as incorporation?
Is Udyam registration free and is it the same as incorporation?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEDo I need GST registration or a business licence?
Do I need GST registration or a business licence?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEChoosing a business structure
Compare proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, OPCs and private companies by ownership, liability and compliance.
GUIDEBusiness registration in India
Understand company and LLP incorporation, Udyam, GST and sector licences for an Indian business.
GUIDETaxation for entrepreneurs
Understand GST and income tax basics, worked examples, record keeping and the importance of the relevant tax year.
GUIDECopyright, patents and your business
Learn how copyright, patents and trade marks differ and find official Indian filing resources.
GUIDELegal, accounting and administrative services for Indian founders
Compare accounting software, registration services and professional help for startup administration.
Networks & markets
Networks & markets
Find local support, mentors, trade communities and routes to customers.
GUIDEFind people who can help
Find people who can help: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEReach customers
Reach customers: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEFind a route that fits
Find a route that fits: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEHow do I find my first customers?
How do I find my first customers?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEHow can I sell online or to government buyers?
How can I sell online or to government buyers?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEWhere can I find associations and mentors?
Where can I find associations and mentors?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEStartup incubators and accelerators in India
Compare Indian incubators and founder programmes by location, sector, support and application route.
GUIDETrade communities and market access
Find associations, public and online marketplaces, exhibition venues and founder networks.
GUIDETrade communities and market access
Browse examples of trade associations, marketplaces, exhibitions and incubator networks.
Landscape & updates
Landscape & updates
Find curated reporting and official sources for changes that may affect your business.
GUIDENational Startup Awards 6.0: what founders should know
Understand the award categories, eligibility and conflicting application dates for the sixth edition.
GUIDEIndia–New Zealand trade agreement: what businesses should check
What the agreement means for Indian exporters and how to check origin, tariffs and other requirements.
GUIDESee what founders are doing
See what founders are doing: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEFollow the sources that matter to you
Follow the sources that matter to you: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEMake an update useful
Make an update useful: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEWhere can I find government schemes for entrepreneurs?
Where can I find government schemes for entrepreneurs?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEHow do I check whether a scheme is open?
How do I check whether a scheme is open?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDEWhere can I check state and industry rules?
Where can I check state and industry rules?: practical guidance and resources for entrepreneurs in India.
GUIDESmall business data by industry and state
Explore official survey estimates of unincorporated businesses, employment and activity across India.
GUIDERegulatory
Understand the public authorities, government programmes and services relevant to businesses in India.
More ways to explore
Find your next step
Choose the business stages and concerns that fit, then explore practical guidance for each.
GUIDEState opportunities and taxation
Explore examples from Kerala, Bihar and Tamil Nadu and understand state-level tax and registration questions.
GUIDEState opportunity starting points
Browse initial state programme examples by location, stage and support type, with official sources.
GUIDEIndustry opportunities and taxation
Explore funding, compliance and tax considerations for food, manufacturing, retail, services and exports.
Programmes & places
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Explore selling eligible goods or services to public buyers.
DIRECTORYBihar startup seed support
Bihar Startup portal describes interest-free seed loans and founder support.
DIRECTORYPMFME — SHG and producer group support
Food-processing support for eligible SHGs, FPOs and producer cooperatives.
DIRECTORYEntrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP)
Entrepreneurship awareness and skills training; find a current local programme.
DIRECTORYMSME Lean industry association directory
Find associations by state or district; verify contact and membership details.
DIRECTORYPMEGP — Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
Credit-linked subsidy for eligible new non-farm micro enterprises.
DIRECTORYONDC seller network
Find seller network participants and compare onboarding terms.
DIRECTORYBihar post-seed early-stage funding
Post-seed support with prior funding, turnover and employment conditions; verify financing terms.
DIRECTORYKerala women / transgender productisation grant
KSUM lists productisation support for eligible women-led and transgender-led startups.
DIRECTORYTamil Nadu Gramam Thorum Puthozhil
Village-focused startup readiness and incubation; grant eligibility is conditional.
DIRECTORYPMFME — Individual micro food processing units
Credit-linked subsidy and training for eligible food processing units.
DIRECTORYStartup India Seed Fund Scheme
Seed support through selected incubators for eligible DPIIT-recognised startups.
DIRECTORYStartup Bihar incubation network
Explore incubators listed by Startup Bihar.
DIRECTORYKerala Idea Grant
For Kerala innovators developing and validating an early idea or prototype.
DIRECTORYPradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Collateral-free credit for eligible micro-enterprise activities; repayable loan.
DIRECTORYCredit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises
Guarantee supporting eligible collateral-free loans through member lenders.
DIRECTORYBharat Mandapam / ITPO
Exhibition and convention venue; check event-specific exhibitor terms.