Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the Delhi Women Startup Loan Scheme, offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 Crore for women-led startups and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as part of the Delhi Startup Policy 2026. New Delhi is positioning itself as a major startup and innovation
Bengaluru has cemented its reputation as the country’s strongest hub for entrepreneurship, particularly for women founders. According to the Bengaluru Innovation Report 2025, released by KDEM, 3One4 Capital and Startup Karnataka, the city has nurtured around 668 women-led startups between 2010 and 2025. Together, these ventures