Over 18.9 lakh cos were active in India at May-end, shows official data

Official data reveals that over 1.89 million companies, representing 65% of registered firms, were active in India as of May 2025. Business services led with 26%, followed by manufacturing at 19%. Maharashtra had the highest number of active companies at 19%, while new registrations were also highest in Maharashtra, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.