Directory database · Startups in India
Where to submit a startup in India: 2 directories
India has one of the largest startup ecosystems in the world, and its directories reflect that: government portals, ecosystem databases, media sites that cover funding rounds, and lists run by incubators and communities. They are read by investors, journalists, corporate innovation teams and people looking for jobs at startups, as much as by customers. Some are open to any startup; others need you to be registered in India, and government programmes have their own recognition process. Keep company details identical everywhere (legal name, city, founding year, founders), because Indian startup databases often pull from each other and from filings. If you sell to Indian customers, mention the languages and payment methods you support. If you sell globally from India, say that too, so the right people find you.
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Startup India (BHASKAR)
startupindia.gov.in
Startup India is the Indian government's startup portal, covering DPIIT recognition, schemes and challenges, and the BHASKAR ecosystem registry. Founders register a startup profile to get a BHASKAR…
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How to prioritise
- Ecosystem databases and portals where investors and programme organisers look for Indian startups.
- Media and community lists that cover your sector.
- Global startup directories, with your Indian city and company details filled in.
Questions about this list
Do I need to be registered in India to list on these directories?
For government portals and some ecosystem programmes, yes. Many community and media directories only ask where the team is based. Check the eligibility rules on each directory’s page before you submit.
What details do Indian startup directories usually ask for?
Legal company name, city, founding year, founders, sector, stage and sometimes funding. Keep them consistent with your filings and other profiles; mismatches make you harder to find.
Should an Indian startup selling abroad list here?
Yes, for investors, hiring and press at home. For customers abroad, put more effort into directories in your buyers’ markets and category.
Which of these directories give a dofollow link?
None of the 2 directories on this page had a verified dofollow listing link when we checked. That doesn’t make them worthless: judge them on who browses them. Where the link type says “Unverified”, we couldn’t find a live listing to inspect.