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MCA DATA · APRIL 2026

India Company Incorporation Statistics — April 2026

28,620 new entities were incorporated across India in April 2026 — 18,596 companies and 10,024 LLPs. Here's the picture by entity type, by state and by sector, drawn from MCA's incorporation data.

Companies incorporated18,596Private · OPC · Public
LLPs incorporated10,024across India
Total new entities28,620companies + LLPs

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

THE MONTH IN THREE NUMBERS

What the April data tells founders

925

Tech led the pack

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

46%

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.

94%

Private Limited rules

94% of new companies chose Private Limited; OPC stayed small at 5.6%. The default for serious founders is clear.

BY ENTITY TYPE

What founders chose to register

Share of the 18,596 companies incorporated in April 2026, by class. LLPs (10,024) register under a separate framework and are tracked on their own.

Private Limited 17,436 93.8%
One Person Company 1,041 5.6%
Public Limited 119 0.6%
STATE LEADERBOARD · COMPANIES

Top 10 states by new companies, April 2026

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

1 Maharashtra 2,348
2 Delhi 1,758
3 Telangana 1,520
4 Karnataka 1,518
5 Tamil Nadu 1,488
6 Gujarat 1,394
7 Haryana 1,152
8 Uttar Pradesh 1,115
9 West Bengal 895
10 Rajasthan 885
WHAT FOUNDERS ARE BUILDING

The sectors new companies entered

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

IT & computer services925
Social work / non-profit activities699
Management consultancy504
Custom software development441
Software support & maintenance440
Real estate (fee or contract)402
Educational support services356
Retail via e-commerce314
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 April 2026.

17,436chose Private Limited in April
  • Members 2 to 200
  • Liability Limited to shares held
  • Compliance Moderate–high (audit, ROC, board)
  • Best for Startups raising funding & scaling
1,041chose One Person Company
  • Members 1 owner + 1 nominee
  • Liability Limited
  • Compliance Lighter than Pvt Ltd
  • Best for Solo founders who want a company
10,024chose an LLP
  • Members 2+ partners
  • Liability Limited to contribution
  • Compliance Light; no audit below thresholds
  • Best for Services & professional firms
119chose 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 28,620 entities incorporated in April 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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QwikFilings (2026). India Company Incorporation Statistics — April 2026. Analysis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs data. Retrieved from https://qwikfilings.com/company-incorporation-statistics-india/april-2026/

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