top startup news today: India’s entrepreneurial drive spreads beyond metro hubs

India’s startup landscape is thriving beyond traditional urban centres, with states stepping up initiatives, renewed funding momentum and innovation gaining wider geographic reach. Punjab has unveiled plans to become a key startup hub with strengthened incubation facilities and incentives for tech ventures, while Kerala is promoting grassroots innovation through its ‘Innovation Train’ and expanded support for early stage entrepreneurs. Rural Tamil Nadu villages are also joining the startup ecosystem under targeted schemes