International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

Startups have the potential to create a large number of jobs-often more than large businesses. This is especially important in emerging countries with high unemployment rates like India. To free up time for their core skills, established businesses often hand over some of their work to startups. This creates opportunities for foreign investment in the country. Boost the economy: Startups boost economic activity in addition to generating jobs of the 236 agribusiness businesses in the research sample, 36 were specifically focused on supply chain management. To obtain information, letters and personal contacts were made to all those startups. The study used the survey method through questionnaires, and the data collection process relied on both primary and secondary sources. Primary data was obtained through personal interviews with sample respondents from startups, with the help of a pre-tested schedule. Established startups face many challenges, which are reflected in Garrett's ranking table. The businesses selected had nine main issues before formation. The most serious issue was identified as lack of finance or seed money, with an average score of 62.5 and a Garrett value of 80. The challenges faced by businesses after the establishment stage are reflected in Garrett's ranking table. The selected startups had to deal with eighteen critical issues before their establishment. Regulatory barriers were identified as the most serious issue in the Garrett ranking, with an average score of 55.8 and a Garrett value of 77. This was followed by government regulations, lack of right staff (lack of teamwork), irrational expectations, connections in rural areas and barriers to entry for new businesses, all of which were present with an average score of 54.2, 54.2, 54.2, 52.5 and 52.5 with a Garrett value of 54, 40, 60, 57 and 48 respectively.