Increase in Active Companies in India Exceeds 162,800 in FY25
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Synopsis
In FY25, India's active companies increased by over 162,800, driven primarily by growth in the industrial and services sectors, according to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Key Takeaways
- 162,800 new active companies added in FY25.
- Services sector accounted for two-thirds of new registrations.
- Active companies reached 18,17,222 as of January 31.
- Maharashtra leads in active company numbers.
- Private limited companies dominate at 96 percent.
New Delhi, April 19 (NationPress) Fueled by the growth in the industrial and services sectors, the count of active companies in India rose by over 162,800 during the last fiscal year (FY25).
As per the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), new business registrations saw significant growth, with the services sector contributing approximately two-thirds of all new entries.
From April 2024 to February 2025, a total of 141,675 companies were registered, accumulating nearly Rs 3.36 lakh crore in paid-up capital, with the industrial sector accounting for over 82 percent of this capital.
Key investments during this period were observed in areas such as manufacturing, textiles, mining, quarrying, metals, and chemicals.
As of January 31, the total number of companies registered in India reached 28,05,354, with 65 percent (18,17,222) classified as active—a slight increase of 0.14 percent compared to December 2024.
Furthermore, there were 5,216 foreign companies registered as of January 31, with 63 percent (3,281) categorized as active.
Private limited companies represent 96 percent of the overall company count, holding 38 percent of the total paid-up capital, whereas public limited companies make up a smaller proportion (4 percent) but account for 62 percent of the total paid-up capital, as indicated by the Ministry's data.
The classification of economic sectors reveals that Business Services has the highest share of active companies (27 percent), succeeded by Manufacturing (20 percent), Trading and Community, and Personal and Social Services (13 percent).
According to a ministry statement, the Services Sector experienced the largest growth in the number of active companies, followed by the Industry Sector and Agriculture Sector. Within the Services Sector, the Community, Personal and Social Services Sector exhibited the most significant increase in active companies.
On a state-wise basis, Maharashtra tops the list for the total number of active companies, followed by Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
