INDIA 500 STARTUP AWARDS

Recognising India's most promising startups that are building quality driven businesses from day one.

ABOUT THE AWARD

India 500 Startup Awards 2026

The India 500 Startup Awards recognises Private Limited or LLP companies that have been operating for up to five years and have demonstrated a commitment to quality from the very beginning. Starting a business is hard. Building one with quality at its core from day one is harder. This award is for the startups that are doing exactly that.

Every application goes through a structured screening, assessment and independent jury evaluation process. Only businesses that meet our defined quality parameters earn a place on the INDIA 5000 list.

Why Apply

National Recognition

Your business gets officially listed on the INDIA 5000 winners list on india5000.com, a verified national credential that tells clients and partners exactly what standard you hold yourself to.

Winner Logo License

As an INDIA 5000 winner you receive six officially licensed logo designs for your category and year, yours to use across your website, marketing materials, packaging and everywhere your brand appears.

Corporate Video

INDIA 5000 produces a corporate video featuring your business. Production ready content about your work, yours to use across every platform.

Media Exposure

Receive a press release template and a curated list of PR platforms to announce your win to local media, trade publications and industry press.

Trophy and Certificate

Receive an official INDIA 5000 trophy and certificate along with digital 3D versions of both.

The Conference

Winners are invited to the annual INDIA 5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony to receive their award in person and connect with business leaders from across India.

Eligibility

Any Private Limited or LLP company registered and operating in India for zero to five years is eligible to apply.

Applications are evaluated on quality of products, services or management and must meet the criteria set by Benchmark Trust and verified by TQV Private Limited.

Ready to be Recognised?

Applications for the India 500 Startup Awards 2026 are open now.