DPIIT signs MoUs with PhonePe & Shell India for startups

• DPIIT signed MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India on 19 Aug 2026 to support DPIIT-recognised startups and boost innovation.
• PhonePe offers payment gateway transaction credits, Indus AppStore access, dedicated onboarding, brand visibility, masterclasses & webinars on fintech, sales, GTM & scaling.
• Shell India to mentor energy & climate-tech startups via strategic guidance, investor/incubator connect & Shell E4 Smart Energy Track.
• Collaboration includes sectoral success stories, white papers, policy briefs & case studies.

Goal: enhance digital infrastructure, mentorship, market linkages & investment access for sustainable scaling and clean-energy transition.