Scientific Research & Development in India
19,480 active registered companies. Avg capital ₹42.3L (last 10 yrs). Registrations down +27.0% in 3 years.
Registration Trend
new companies per year2,316
20152,034
20161,248
20171,678
20181,596
20191,325
20202,126
20213,509
2022868
2023844
2024413
2025Top States
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Top Districts
1Bangalore UrbanKarnataka (KA)2,873
2HyderabadTelangana (TG)2,334
3New DelhiDelhi (DL)1,971
4Mumbai SuburbanMaharashtra (MH)1,078
5PuneMaharashtra (MH)1,032
6ChennaiTamil Nadu (TN)874
7GhaziabadUttar Pradesh (UP)618
8AhmedabadGujarat (GJ)551
Capital Distribution
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How many Scientific Research & Development companies are there in India?
As of 2025, there are 19,480 active registered Scientific Research & Development companies in India according to MCA registry.
Which state has the most Scientific Research & Development companies?
Karnataka (KA) leads with 3,219 companies, followed by Maharashtra (MH) (2,785) and Telangana (TG) (2,548).
How much capital do you need to start a Scientific Research & Development business?
The average paid-up capital for Scientific Research & Development companies registered in the last 10 years is ₹42.3L. 15,190 companies (87.0%) started with under ₹5 Lakhs.
Are Scientific Research & Development businesses growing in India?
No. New registrations declined +27.0% over the last 3 years, with 4,192 new companies registered since 2025.
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