Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened 2026’s Mann Ki Baat by championing India’s youth-powered surge to the third-largest global startup ecosystem. Commemorating a decade of Startup India from January 2016, he declared young entrepreneurs the epicenter of this success story.
‘This journey started small, but its significance for our youth and future was immense,’ PM Modi stated. The payoff is staggering: a dynamic ecosystem innovating in futuristic arenas.
From AI breakthroughs and space tech to nuclear advancements, chips, sustainable transport, clean energy via green hydrogen, and life-saving biotech, Indian startups have shattered barriers unimaginable a decade prior. PM Modi hailed their pioneering spirit as uniquely disruptive.
Paying homage to all startup warriors and wannabes, he pivoted to India’s moment in the sun. With economic momentum building and international spotlight intensifying, quality emerges as the pivotal responsibility. ‘In 2026, we double down on quality—no excuses,’ he urged.
The rallying cry? ‘Quality, Quality, Quality.’ Elevating every facet—from apparel and gadgets to tech and wraps—positions India as the gold standard. Through Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi ignites a quality revolution, empowering startups to conquer global markets with superior prowess.