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MCA DATA · MARCH 2026

India Company Incorporation Statistics — March 2026

26,561 new entities were incorporated across India in March 2026 — 17,427 companies and 9,134 LLPs. Here's the picture by entity type, by state and by sector, drawn from MCA's incorporation data.

Companies incorporated17,427Private · OPC · Public
LLPs incorporated9,134across India
Total new entities26,561companies + LLPs

Source: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), India · Analysis by QwikFilings · Published 8 Apr 2026

THE MONTH IN THREE NUMBERS

What the March data tells founders

779

Tech led the pack

IT & computer services was the single biggest sector for new companies — software and tech keep driving formation.

44%

Founders start lean

Nearly half of new companies registered with authorised capital of ₹1 lakh or less. You don't need a big number to begin.

93%

Private Limited rules

93% of new companies chose Private Limited; OPC stayed small at 6.3%. The default for serious founders is clear.

BY ENTITY TYPE

What founders chose to register

Share of the 17,427 companies incorporated in March 2026, by class. LLPs (9,134) register under a separate framework and are tracked on their own.

Private Limited16,20293.0%
One Person Company1,1016.3%
Public Limited1240.7%
STATE LEADERBOARD · COMPANIES

Top 10 states by new companies, March 2026

Monthly incorporation flow — not cumulative registered companies — ranked by new companies formed during the month.

1Maharashtra2,077
2Tamil Nadu1,660
3Karnataka1,538
4Telangana1,521
5Gujarat1,370
6Uttar Pradesh1,115
7Haryana1,066
8Delhi900
9Rajasthan842
10Kerala775
WHAT FOUNDERS ARE BUILDING

The sectors new companies entered

Top business activities declared by companies incorporated in March 2026. Technology and professional services lead — a quick read on where new formation is concentrated.

IT & computer services779
Social work / non-profit activities705
Management consultancy449
Custom software development422
Software support & maintenance404
Real estate (brokerage / fee)395
Educational support services384
Real estate (own / leased property)348
PICK THE RIGHT STRUCTURE

Compare the options founders actually chose

Tap a structure to see how it works — and how many founders picked it in March 2026.

16,202chose Private Limited in March
  • Members 2 to 200
  • Liability Limited to shares held
  • Compliance Moderate–high (audit, ROC, board)
  • Best for Startups raising funding & scaling
1,101chose One Person Company
  • Members 1 owner + 1 nominee
  • Liability Limited
  • Compliance Lighter than Pvt Ltd
  • Best for Solo founders who want a company
9,134chose an LLP
  • Members 2+ partners
  • Liability Limited to contribution
  • Compliance Light; no audit below thresholds
  • Best for Services & professional firms
124chose Public Limited
  • Members 7+, no upper limit
  • Liability Limited to shares held
  • Compliance Heaviest; built for scale
  • Best for Large or listing-bound companies
COMPLIANCE CLOCK IS TICKING

All 26,561 entities incorporated in March 2026 are now inside their first statutory deadlines.

ADT-1 · Auditor appointment within 30 days of incorporation
INC-20A · Commencement of business within 180 days of incorporation
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Cite this report

QwikFilings (2026). India Company Incorporation Statistics — March 2026. Analysis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs data. Retrieved from https://qwikfilings.com/company-incorporation-statistics-india/march-2026/

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