Although agricultural start-ups in India took a hit due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown, they have enormous potential in aiding economic recovery. A survey of 162 start-ups from 29 states, located in 98 cities, reveals that many start-ups have tailored their products, modified their technologies and invested in their long-term growth potential, even as they suffered from liquidity crunch, lack of investor funds and poor demand. The government should provide capital access, market access support and end-to-end solutions for innovation and marketing towards harnessing the power of these start-ups.
The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 and resultant national lockdowns have plunged the global economy into a recessionary phase, with most countries sealing their international borders and restricting movements of people and trade. In India, the lockdown from 24 March to 31 May had affected all sectors of its economy. Even after the lockdown, the uncertain economic environment prevails in