Active Companies Hit 21.3 Lakh as New States Power Growth
What Happened
India added more than 2 lakh active companies in the year ended June 2026, taking the total number of active firms to 21.3 lakh, up 10.8% from a year earlier. The growth was the highest in absolute terms in at least a decade and is increasingly spreading beyond traditional corporate centres such as Maharashtra and Delhi. States like Bihar, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh recorded some of the fastest growth in active companies.
Key Takeaways
The data points to a broader geographic spread of economic activity and entrepreneurship across India. Experts say the rise in company registrations in emerging states could attract more investment, create jobs, and support more balanced economic growth beyond established business hubs.