Deep Tech Startups To Retain Status For 20 years Under New DPIIT Notification

On 4 February, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued a notification extending enhanced tax incentives and revising the startup recognition criteria for “Deep Tech Startups” (DTSs)

DTSs are entities engaged in developing advanced scientific or engineering solutions involving high research and development intensity, significant intellectual property creation, long gestation periods, and elevated technical or scientific uncertainty.

Under the notification, startups recognised as DTSs will enjoy such recognition for a period of up to 20 years from the date of incorporation or registration, unlike the existing 10-year limit applicable to other startups. The turnover threshold for such entities has also been raised to Rs. 300 crore, compared to the Rs. 200 crore cap prescribed for regular startups.

The notification further allows eligible DTSs, incorporated as private limited companies or limited liability partnerships, to seek certification for income-tax benefits under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, subject to fulfilment of prescribed conditions.

The certification process will be carried out by an Inter-Ministerial Board constituted by DPIIT, with representatives from the Departments of Biotechnology and Science and Technology.

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Notification Number: G.S.R. 108(E) / [F. No. P-38015/19/2025-STARTUP INDIA]

Date: 04.02.2026