In the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 Has been given the green signal. The government has approved a fund of Rs 10,000 crore to promote new business and technology in the country. This decision was taken on 13 February 2026, which was officially announced on 14 February. Its direct objective is to provide financial help to the youth and new entrepreneurs of the country so that their ideas do not stop due to lack of money.
Special focus on deep tech and manufacturing sector
Main objective of this fund Deep Techto provide long-term capital to manufacturing and early-stage startups. The government has named it ‘Patient Capital’, which means that the money will be invested in it for a long time so that the companies get full opportunity to grow. This fund will not directly invest money in any startup, but SEBI Will invest through individual funds (AIFs) registered in India. It will be operated by SIDBI.
Small towns and new people will get priority
This time the government has made some major changes in the rules. Now Tier 2 And Tier 3 Startups in cities will also benefit from investment. The government wants that development should not be limited to big cities only. Apart from this, the government will now give more share than before in funds related to deep tech and high-tech manufacturing. This will strengthen India’s domestic venture capital (VC) system and reduce dependence on foreign money.
Government changed rules and released new figures
It was also told in the cabinet meeting that the turnover limit for startups has now been increased. Rs 200 crore Has been done. Also, a new category has been created for ‘Deep Tech Startups’. According to government data, the first fund, launched in 2016, has so far helped create more than 21 lakh jobs.
Key points at a glance:
Fund amount: ₹10,000 crore
Operating Agency: SIDBI
Focus Area: Deep Tech and Manufacturing
Old Success: Investment of ₹25,500 crore came from the last fund