Delhi, India – Startup Baithak and Startup Baatcheet, two flagship initiatives by SPF with the support of Startup India and DPIIT aim to bring together 100+ startup founders, startup leaders, government officials, and regulators under one roof.
• Startup Baithak will feature 12 exclusive policy roundtables discussing key policy issues including Data Privacy, Reverse Flipping, AI Governance, Capital Market Regulations, and Fintech Regulations at the iconic G20 Summit Room – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Startup Baatcheet will bring together founders, investors, and policymakers for an informal evening to discuss the startup outlook for 2025.
Startup Policy Forum (SPF), with the support of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Startup India, are launching flagship initiatives – Startup Baithak & Startup Baatcheet, to commemorate National Startup Day 2025. The two-day event to be held at Bharat Mandapam is designed to spotlight the vibrancy and transformative potential of India’s startup ecosystem while discussing key policy issues including Data Privacy, Reverse Flipping, AI Governance, Capital Market, and Fintech Regulations.
The event scheduled for January 15-16, 2025, aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders and shape the future trajectory of India’s innovation landscape. The Startup Baithak is a series of 12 exclusive, closed-door roundtables held over two days and will witness participation from startups including Swiggy, Zerodha, Razorpay, CRED, Pine Labs, Groww, OYO, Practo, Dream11, MPL, CarDekho, Acko, Ixigo, MobiKwik, One Card, ProgCap, Digantara, BharatPe, Physics Wallah and Jupiter, amongst others. These interactive sessions aim to bridge the vision of India’s next-generation nation builders with the mission of policymakers and regulators. Hosted at the iconic G20 Summit Room in Bharat Mandapam, the discussions will tackle pressing challenges, explore innovative solutions, and align strategies to propel the country’s startup ecosystem forward.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Startup India-DPIIT, shared, “India’s startup ecosystem is a driving force of innovation and economic growth, and the National Startup Day serves as a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit shaping our nation’s future. Through initiatives such as ‘Startup Baithak’ and ‘Startup Baatcheet,’ the hope is to enable meaningful dialogue between startups, policymakers, and investors, in order to ideate on solutions for today’s challenges. We appreciate the creation of this platform that aims to empower startups to thrive, scale globally, and contribute to India’s position as a global innovation hub.”
Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President and CEO, Startup Policy Forum (SPF) shared, “India’s startup ecosystem is not just thriving—it’s leading the charge in redefining global innovation. With Startup Baithak and Startup Baatcheet, we’re not just marking National Startup Day—we’re shaping the dialogue and vision for India’s startup ecosystem in 2025 and beyond. As we celebrate National Startup Day, we aim to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of changemakers to make a lasting impact, furthering the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister for the Indian Startup ecosystem.”
Key leaders and themes during Baithak, include the following:
1. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa: Empowering Bharat: Taking Indian Startups Global.
2. Dr. Shamika Ravi, (Member, EAC-PM Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister): India’s New-Age Economic Priorities.
3. S. Krishnan, Secretary, MEITY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology): Adoption of Technology & Innovations for Economic Transformation
4. Abhishek Singh, CEO, India AI Mission: The Role of Startups in India’s AI Mission.
5. Sanjiv Singh- Joint Secretary DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade): Shaping Policies to Support Startups
6. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, NEST Division, Ministry of External Affairs: Tech Diplomacy & Tech Governance to Reshape India’s Digital Economy.
7. Anita Shah Akela, Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs & IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority): The Role of Startups in Investor Protection & Financial Literacy.
8. Rajesh Bansal, CEO, RBIH (Reserve Bank Innovation Hub): Building a Resilient Financial Ecosystem through Collaboration & Innovation.
9. Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MEITY Startup Hub: India’s Emergence as a Global Tech & Innovation Hub.
10. Harsha Bhowmik, Director – Digital Economy and Fintech: India leading in Fintech Revolution
11. Dr. Dipesh Shah and Mr. Joseph Joshy, GIFT City: Internationalizing Indian Startups: Opportunities Through GIFT City.
An Evening of Networking: Startup Baatcheet
On the sidelines of Baithak, SPF will also host Startup Baatcheet—an informal networking evening on January 15, 2025. This will bring together founders, investors, startup ecosystem enablers, policymakers, and lawmakers for an informal evening to capture the startup outlook for 2025 and strengthen ties across the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
About Startup Policy Forum
Startup Policy Forum (SPF) is an industry alliance for India’s new-age companies. SPF’s members include many of India’s most successful and valuable startups including Razorpay, CRED, Groww, Zerodha, Pine Labs, OYO, Acko, Swiggy, Dream11, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Livspace, Cars24, Cardekho, Mobikwik among others.
SPF’s mission is to be a trusted partner to founders and policymakers. It engages in policy advocacy for new-age companies, promotes the Indian startup ecosystem on a global stage and brings together a curated community of leading startups and founders. The Forum provides a platform for networking, community engagement, and consensus building, enabling startups across diverse sectors to scale both domestically and overseas.
to the needs of India’s new-age companies.
About DPIIT
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is the nodal agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. DPIIT is tasked with the development and execution of policies and strategies aimed at fostering the growth of the industrial sector. Its responsibilities are aligned with the nation’s overarching priorities and socio-economic goals, ensuring that the industrial advancement it promotes is both sustainable and inclusive. Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to catalyse startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
