More than one in five Indian college students has already started a business, highlighting growing entrepreneurial activity among young people, according to the GUESSS India 2025 National Survey Report released by IIT Mandi in partnership with REVA University, Bengaluru.
The survey found that 22% of Indian students had launched a business, close to the global average of 23%. It covered 25,783 students from more than 1,200 higher education institutions across 34 states and Union Territories.
Entrepreneurial ambitions were also strong. Around 43% of Indian students said they aspired to start a business, matching the global average. However, the findings suggest that the move from wanting to become an entrepreneur to actually launching a venture remains a key challenge for many students.
Among students who had already established businesses, 35.5% reported generating regular sales, compared with 33% globally. This indicates that some student-led ventures have progressed beyond initial ideas to commercial activity.
The survey also points to opportunities for colleges and universities to strengthen entrepreneurship support. Mentorship, access to funding, industry connections and practical business training could help students turn their ideas into sustainable ventures.
Technology-related fields, including information technology, artificial intelligence and digital businesses, were identified as the most common areas planned by student founders, according to the report.
The findings underline the growing role of entrepreneurship in higher education, while highlighting the importance of providing aspiring founders with the resources and guidance needed to build viable businesses.
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