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India Startups and New Entities Ledger

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A detailed register documenting entities incorporated in India during 2021. The data highlights the dynamic nature of India's market, which serves as a global hub for emerging startups and major enterprises. By reviewing the location and business type of these registrations, analysts can discern significant trends indicating the future trajectory of various industries. India sees thousands of private limited companies registering monthly with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, making this collection a valuable resource for market analysis.

Columns

The register includes 12 distinct columns, capturing vital details about the newly incorporated entities:
  • company_uid: A unique identification number generated for each entity upon registration.
  • date_of_registration: The specific date when the company officially registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
  • month_name: Indicates the month in which the registration occurred.
  • company_type: Defines the structure of the entity, such as whether it is run by Government or Private interests. The vast majority of entities listed are Non-govt companies (99%).
  • authorized_capital: The maximum amount of capital that the entity is legally permitted to raise from its shareholders through the issuance of shares.
  • paidup_capital: The actual amount of money paid by the shareholders for the shares they hold in the entity.
  • activity_description: The nature of the business the entity is registered to perform. A large percentage (27%) fall under Business Services.

Distribution

The information is available in a tabular format, specifically as a CSV file titled 2021_registered_companies.csv, with a file size of 9.79 MB. The structure includes 12 columns and contains 54,894 records, representing unique company registrations. The data provided has been anonymised, with unique IDs generated for the registered entities.

Usage

This data is perfectly suited for analysing industry trends and understanding the regulatory landscape in India. Ideal applications include:
  • Identifying geographical hotspots for new business registration across India.
  • Tracking the distribution of capital (authorized and paid-up) among various sectors.
  • Monitoring the growth of private limited entities and startup ecosystems in 2021.
  • Forecasting industry direction based on registration types and activity descriptions.

Coverage

The scope of the data covers companies registered across India with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The temporal range is strictly limited to registrations occurring within the calendar year 2021. The demographic scope relates to entities—including startups and established businesses—but excludes Sole proprietorships, LLPs, or Foreign companies which register under different criteria.

License

CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Who Can Use It

Intended users include business analysts, economists, academics, and individuals generally curious about where the future of the Indian economy is headed.
  • Market Researchers: To pinpoint growth areas and investment opportunities.
  • Government Policy Advisors: To track the success of business registration incentives.
  • Data Scientists: For developing models to predict industry growth based on registration capital and business type.

Dataset Name Suggestions

  • Indian Business Registrations 2021
  • MCA Registered Companies India (2021)
  • India Startups and New Entities Ledger
  • 2021 Indian Corporate Registration Data

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VIEWS

2

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0

LISTED

26/11/2025

REGION

GLOBAL

Universal Data Quality Score Logo UDQSQUALITY

5 / 5

VERSION

1.0

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