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  • Indus StartUp Banking: IndusInd Bank Launches Comprehensive Support Programme for Founders

    Indus StartUp Banking

    Mumbai: IndusInd Bank has announced the launch of Indus StartUp Banking, a dedicated programme offering 360-degree financial and operational support to early-stage startups across the country.

    Targeting the nation’s rapidly expanding startup landscape—currently the third largest in the world with over 1.75 lakh DPIIT-recognised ventures—the programme is designed to meet the unique banking, credit, and beyond-banking needs of entrepreneurs.

    Also Read: IndusInd Bank Partners with IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre to Empower Startups

    Under the Indus StartUp Banking initiative, eligible startups (under 10 years old) can avail:
    • Startup Current Accounts with a three-year waiver on non-maintenance charges
    • Free payment gateway and PoS installation
    • Access to 250+ APIs through a developer portal
    • Payments and collections solutions
    • Corporate salary accounts for employees
    • Tax filing, legal advisory, HRMS, and ESOP management services
    • Access to premium PIONEER lounges in eight major cities—Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Kolkata
    • Exclusive PIONEER personal banking privileges and expert growth sessions for founders

    Speaking on the launch, Soumitra Sen, Head – Consumer Banking & Marketing, IndusInd Bank, said: “With Indus StartUp Banking, we aim to stand by the country’s innovative entrepreneurs as more than just a bank—we want to be a long-term partner in their growth journey. This initiative simplifies daily operations, reduces financial friction, and equips founders with the tools they need to scale with confidence.”

    Applications can be submitted via the bank’s official startup banking webpage or by emailing startup.banking@indusind.com.

    Also Read: Banking Veteran Rajiv Anand to Lead IndusInd Bank as MD and CEO

    Beyond this programme, IndusInd Bank continues to strengthen India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through partnerships with AIC STPINEXT, DPIIT – Startup India, and IIM Lucknow EIC.

    Indus StartUp Banking aligns with India’s vision of empowering entrepreneurs, fuelling innovation, and accelerating economic transformation by providing agile, tech-driven, and founder-friendly banking solutions.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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