Scientific Research & Development in India

19,480 active registered companies. Avg capital ₹42.3L (last 10 yrs). Registrations down +27.0% in 3 years.

Companies
19,480
Avg Capital (10yr)
₹42.3L
Under ₹5L
87.0%
3yr Growth
-27.0%
New (3 yrs)
4,192

Registration Trend

new companies per year
2,316
2015
2,034
2016
1,248
2017
1,678
2018
1,596
2019
1,325
2020
2,126
2021
3,509
2022
868
2023
844
2024
413
2025

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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