DPIIT Joins CarDekho to Boost Startups in Mobility and Fintech

16 Sep 2025 CW Team

Startup India, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CarDekho Group, an autotech and finance solutions platform, to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem across mobility, fintech, insurtech, and emerging technology sectors.

The collaboration will accelerate the growth of DPIIT-recognised startups by providing strategic mentorship, market access, technology infrastructure, and funding opportunities. Startups will gain access to CarDekho’s diverse platforms—including CarDekho, InsuranceDekho, rupyy, BikeDekho, ZigWheels, PowerDrift, Revv, CollegeDekho, and Crack-ED—opening avenues for partnerships and customer engagement.

The partnership will also explore innovation challenges under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge to promote entrepreneurship in electric mobility, auto-tech, finance, and sustainability. Startups will receive domain-specific guidance and co-investment opportunities through the Girnar Vision Fund (GVF). Skill development initiatives will be undertaken in collaboration with CarDekho brands to build entrepreneurial and technical capabilities among founders and startup teams.

Joint Secretary of DPIIT, Shri Sanjiv, said that connecting corporate expertise with Indian startup innovation will unlock impactful solutions for mobility, finance, and sustainability. Co-founder and CEO of CarDekho Group, Amit Jain, added that the partnership will enable mentoring, funding, and market access for emerging entrepreneurs nationwide.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Sumeet Jarangal, Director of DPIIT, and Amit Jain, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

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