Startup And Fundraising 16 September 2026
India Needs Real Innovation Index
Counting unicorns alone hides the real health of India's startup ecosystem. An innovation index that measures jobs created, patents filed, export earnings and government funding would give a clearer view of progress and help shape smarter policies.
India's startup health can't be judged by unicorn counts alone. A proposed Innovation Index would look at tangible outcomes like jobs, patents, exports and public funding.
- Jobs created shows real employment impact.
- Patents filed signals tech development.
- Export earnings reflect global competitiveness.
- Government funding tracks policy support.
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