A decade ago, launching and scaling a startup in India often felt like navigating a maze of approvals, paperwork, and the lingering risk of disproportionate penalties for minor slips. The ecosystem was largely confined to a few metros, weighed down by compliance burdens that discouraged risk-taking. As of March 2026, India has surpassed 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, with a record 55,200 added in FY 2025-26 alone; a 51% jump year-on-year.

Process reforms have become one of the strongest drivers of India’s economic transformation. They are quietly but steadily reshaping the foundations of Ease of Doing Business by fixing the day-to-day machinery of governance.