Policy Reforms Needed to Boost the Indian Startup Ecosystem Introduction: A Thriving Ecosystem in Need of Fine-Tuning India’s startup ecosystem has emerged as a global leader, ranking as the third-largest in the world. Initiatives like the Startup India Mission, tax benefits, and infrastructure support have played a vital role in fostering this growth. However, startups still face numerous challenges, including regulatory hurdles, funding gaps, and labor law complexities.