Supermarkets & General Retail in India

13,738 active registered companies. Avg capital ₹9.8L (last 10 yrs). Registrations up +288.1% in 3 years.

Companies
13,738
Avg Capital (10yr)
₹9.8L
Under ₹5L
86.4%
3yr Growth
+288.1%
New (3 yrs)
5,084

Registration Trend

new companies per year
248
2015
162
2016
43
2017
181
2018
321
2019
397
2020
532
2021
435
2022
1,953
2023
1,965
2024
915
2025

Top Districts

1KolkataWest Bengal (WB)2,543
2New DelhiDelhi (DL)1,719
3Mumbai SuburbanMaharashtra (MH)1,011
4Bangalore UrbanKarnataka (KA)508
5HyderabadTelangana (TG)459
6ChennaiTamil Nadu (TN)410
7JaipurRajasthan (RJ)377
8AhmedabadGujarat (GJ)341

Capital Distribution

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Supermarkets & General Retail companies are there in India?

As of 2025, there are 13,738 active registered Supermarkets & General Retail companies in India according to MCA registry.

Which state has the most Supermarkets & General Retail companies?

West Bengal (WB) leads with 2,998 companies, followed by Maharashtra (MH) (1,847) and Delhi (DL) (1,721).

How much capital do you need to start a Supermarkets & General Retail business?

The average paid-up capital for Supermarkets & General Retail companies registered in the last 10 years is ₹9.8L. 6,027 companies (86.4%) started with under ₹5 Lakhs.

Are Supermarkets & General Retail businesses growing in India?

Yes. New registrations grew +288.1% over the last 3 years, with 5,084 new companies registered since 2025.

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