Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi
New Delhi, April 19: India’s corporate landscape saw a significant boost in the fiscal year 2024–25, with over 1.62 lac new active companies added, as per data released by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
The April 2024 to February 2025 period witnessed the registration of 1,41,675 new companies, cumulatively amassing Rs 3.36 lac crore in paid-up capital. Notably, the industrial sector accounted for more than 82 per cent of this capital inflow, with strong investments in manufacturing, textiles, mining, quarrying, and chemical industries.
The total number of companies registered in India as of January 31 stood at 28,05,354. Of these, 18,17,222 were classified as active — marking a 0.14 per cent rise in the share of active companies compared to December 2024. The services sector emerged as the frontrunner, contributing to two-thirds of the new registrations.
MCA's sectoral data also revealed that Business Services led with 27 per cent of active firms, followed by Manufacturing (20%), Trading, and Community, Personal & Social Services (13% each). The Services Sector showed the highest growth in active companies, with Community, Personal and Social Services topping the sub-segments.
Private limited companies made up 96 per cent of total firms, contributing 38 per cent to the total paid-up capital, while public limited companies, though only 4 per cent in number, held a dominant 62 per cent share of paid-up capital.
Among foreign entities, 5,216 companies were registered in India, with 3,281 (63%) remaining active.
State-wise, Maharashtra retained its lead in the number of active companies, trailed by Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal — reflecting regional industrial strength and business activity.
The data underlines India's growing entrepreneurial momentum and the expanding footprint of both domestic and foreign corporate entities.