National Startup Day: MatchLog Founder highlights India’s Growing Role in Global Innovation

MUMBAI: As India celebrated National Startup Day on 16 January 2026, industry leaders have underscored the country’s emergence as one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. Reflecting this momentum, Mr. Dhruv Taneja, Founder & Global CEO of MatchLog, highlighted the growing global impact of Indian startups, particularly in addressing complex challenges across key sectors such as logistics and trade.

Mr. Taneja noted that India’s startup ecosystem today ranks among the world’s leading hubs of innovation, with founders increasingly focused on building scalable, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions. He emphasised that in the logistics and trade domain, the priority is shifting toward smarter systems that reduce inefficiencies while supporting global commerce.

“At MatchLog, we enable manufacturers and logistics partners to collaborate through intelligent matching that reduces waste and strengthens global commerce,” he said, adding that technology-led collaboration is becoming central to the future of supply chains.

Marking the significance of National Startup Day, Mr. Taneja said the occasion celebrates entrepreneurs who are transforming India’s ingenuity into practical solutions that create value beyond borders. He observed that startups today are not only driving business growth but are also contributing positively to communities and environmental sustainability.

National Startup Day serves as a reminder of the critical role played by Indian entrepreneurs in shaping the next phase of economic growth, innovation, and global competitiveness, reinforcing India’s position as a key contributor to the world’s innovation landscape.