The Corporate Data Management (CDM) Portal has been developed by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as an in-house Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Unit. The Ministry has successfully implemented the CDM system as it’s own data warehousing facility which has streamlined the effective utilization of data for more than a decade old data repository of MCA comprising the data of entire Indian Corporate Sector. MCA is now set to launch its informative data portal to the public showcasing the information and facts about Corporate Sector.
With the continuous reforms and policy initiatives undertaken by the government Indian corporate sector has reached at a remarkable place wherein there are more than 31 lakh companies registered with MCA as on date and the numbers are increasing every single day. Out of the above number, presently over 20 Lakh companies are active and doing business in India. The percentage of inactive companies has decreased and constitutes 30% of the total number of companies registered in India. Of which, 1.12% of companies are in the process of strike off or liquidation and 0.08% companies are carrying the status of Dormant Company.
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India’s corporate ecosystem is largely dominated by traditional private and public companies, which make up almost 90% of all active entities. The remaining 10% is spread across OPCs, Section 8, Nidhi, and Producer Companies, highlighting their emerging but still niche role in fostering entrepreneurship, social enterprises, and cooperative growth.
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The filing records show (FY 2024-25) active compliance under Section 137 of Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 12 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The data bifurcates total registered companies into INDAS, NBFC, Non-XBRL, and XBRL highlighting pattern of registration across different formats.
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The filing records highlight Active Compliance of Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 along with Rule 12 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 by companies. The data reflects filings for FY 2025–26, along with the distribution of form types applicable to companies. A detailed bifurcation of filings and type of form filed by the companies is mentioned below:
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India is a large and diverse country with 28 States and 8 Union territories. So, it is important to look at the State wise trajectories giving us close look on how the companies are spread across the country. Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh consist of 40.44% of active registered Companies. Top 10 States includes West Bengal (7.5%), Karnataka (6.98%), Tamil Nadu (6.66%), Telangana (6.07%), Gujarat (5.60%), Haryana (4.06%) and Rajasthan (3.6%). Also, newly formed union territory Leh & Ladakh has registered 72 companies till date.
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Business Service, Manufacturing and Trading Activities comprises majority of companies contributing to Indian Economy. Business Services is the most popular sector among private companies with 4.80 Lakh active companies being indulged in this sector. Manufacturing and Finance sector are preferred sector among public companies.
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| Private | Public | One Person Company | Total | |
About 13% of companies are working in Trading. Companies with the object of Community, personal & Social Services are also rising which contribute around 14% of the total companies.
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| Govt. vs. Non-Govt. | No. of Companies |
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Authorised capital as defined in Companies Act, 2013 is the capital which is authorised by the memorandum of a company to be the maximum amount of share capital of the company. Authorized capital of the company shows the company’s limit to issue shares and reflects company’s future growth plans.
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| Private | Public | OPC | Total | |
Public Sector contribute 64% of total authorised capital of Corporate Sector. Manufacturing Companies have the highest authorised share capital followed by Business Services. It is interesting to note that Electricity, Gas & Water companies which are 1% of the total companies contribute 17% of total authorised capital of Corporate Sector. Total authorised capital of private sector is majorly contributed by Manufacturing, Business Services and Trading Sector. In case of Public Companies, the contribution is made by Manufacturing and Business Services and Electricity Sector.
The Indian Company Law provides 3 different classifications of company on the basis of liability: Company Limited by Shares, Company Limited by Guarantee (with or without share capital) and Unlimited Company.
The company limited by shares means a company having the liability of its members limited to amount unpaid on the shares held by them. This segment consists of majority of companies. Company limited by guarantee means a company having the liability of its members limited to amount undertaken by members to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up. There are 18,582 active Companies limited by guarantee. Company not having any limit on the liability of its members are known as unlimited company. Presently, there are 308 Companies with Unlimited liability.
Companies Act 2013 made filing of financial statements compulsory in XBRL format for a certain class of companies. This change has led to the constant increase in filings made by active companies in India. The maximum number of XBRL filings were made in the year 2021. Despite the pandemic, the fiscal year 2021 has received the maximum filings to date.
The composition of company boards in India reflects a blend of governance, leadership, and inclusivity. Independent directors play a vital role in strengthening accountability, while women directors are increasingly contributing to board diversity and decision-making. Alongside them, managing directors provide executive leadership, and the presence of alternate and additional directors ensures flexibility in managing board functions. Together, these roles create a balanced framework that supports both compliance and strategic growth.
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Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique, lifetime identification number mandated under the Companies Act, 2013 for individuals appointed as directors. It enables legal recognition, traceability, and maintenance of a comprehensive database of directors across companies. DIN must be quoted in all statutory filings and communications, and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. In essence, the Director Identification Number (DIN) serves as an identifier and a critical factor that ensures legal compliance while promoting transparency and traceability of directorships across companies. DIN allotments show a steady upward trend over the years, indicating growing corporate participation and expansion in directorship registrations.
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Introduction of Companies Act 2013, mandated the appointment of a Women Director on Board for a certain class of companies, which consequently resulted in the rapid increase of women directors in India. This also supports the initiative of Women's empowerment, as led by the Government of India. This rise is further expected to increase in the future, considering the contribution of women in the Indian economy.
More than 48% of the active directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) belong to an age limit of 31 – 50 years followed by approximately 33% active directors and KMPs in 51-70 years. This depicts that the young generation is the major driving force of the corporate sector in India
Economic Liberalization introduced in the ’90s brought Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in India which had led to the opening of many foreign companies. By providing a comfortable market and efficient human resources, the Indian economy is witnessing a high rise in the opening of foreign companies in the last decade.
The United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Japan comprise 50% of active foreign directors in India. Germany, Australia, and Korea are other major countries having the majority of active foreign directors in India.
Delhi being the Union Territory, making the highest contribution in India’s GDP, holds approximately 15.07% of total companies’ registrations. Chandigarh becomes the fastest-growing Union Territory among all territories, which indicates a growing number of companies.
