Corporate & MCA
Registered vs active companies in India
Active companies doing business in India
About 19 lakh (1.9 million) companies are active and doing business in India, out of roughly 28 lakh (2.8 million) ever registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The gap reflects companies that have been struck off, wound up, dormant or amalgamated over the years. India incorporated a record ~1.85 lakh new companies in FY 2023-24.
Figures are approximate stock counts from MCA. 'Active' excludes struck-off, dormant, under-liquidation and amalgamated companies.
Frequently asked questions
How many active companies are there in India?
About 19 lakh (1.9 million) companies are active and doing business, out of roughly 28 lakh ever registered with the MCA.
How many new companies were incorporated recently?
India incorporated a record of about 1.85 lakh new companies in FY 2023-24, the highest in any fiscal year.