Archive · 30 Jun 2025
India's New Company Registrations Surge 29% in May
More new businesses are starting up in India!
In May 2025, about 29% more new companies were registered compared to last year.
There are now almost 29 lakh companies registered overall.
Many new businesses are in community services, like helping people.
Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi saw the most new companies.
The economy is doing better too, with companies making more things and hiring more people in June.
New company registrations in India jumped 29% year-on-year in May 2025.
The total number of registered companies reached 28,96,943 as of May 31, 2025, with 65% active.
Community, personal, and social services accounted for the largest share (27%) of new companies.
Maharashtra led in new registrations with 17%, followed by Uttar Pradesh (11%) and Delhi (9%).
HSBC data showed increased output growth and higher employment in India's private sector in June.
- Who
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- What
- The number of new companies registered in India increased by 29% in May 2025.
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Reflects acceleration in economic activity.
Companies focus
Sectors with highest registration
Economic activity classification
Companies focus
community, personal and social services (61%)
Sectors with highest registration
manufacturing (15%)
- May 2025 New Registrations
- 20,718
- Year-over-year Growth
- 29%
- Total Registered Companies (May 31, 2025)
- 28,96,943
- Active Companies
- 65%
- Maharashtra Registrations (May 2025)
- 3,458
