Road Transport & Freight in India

6,962 active registered companies. Avg capital ₹1.2Cr (last 10 yrs). Registrations up +23.8% in 3 years.

Companies
6,962
Avg Capital (10yr)
₹1.2Cr
Under ₹5L
76.9%
3yr Growth
+23.8%
New (3 yrs)
1,800

Registration Trend

new companies per year
153
2015
214
2016
199
2017
303
2018
315
2019
477
2020
566
2021
595
2022
536
2023
581
2024
316
2025

Top Districts

1New DelhiDelhi (DL)913
2Mumbai SuburbanMaharashtra (MH)512
3KolkataWest Bengal (WB)491
4ChennaiTamil Nadu (TN)341
5PuneMaharashtra (MH)290
6Bangalore UrbanKarnataka (KA)249
7HyderabadTelangana (TG)233
8GurugramHaryana (HR)177

Capital Distribution

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Road Transport & Freight companies are there in India?

As of 2025, there are 6,962 active registered Road Transport & Freight companies in India according to MCA registry.

Which state has the most Road Transport & Freight companies?

Maharashtra (MH) leads with 1,057 companies, followed by Delhi (DL) (913) and West Bengal (WB) (627).

How much capital do you need to start a Road Transport & Freight business?

The average paid-up capital for Road Transport & Freight companies registered in the last 10 years is ₹1.2Cr. 3,224 companies (76.9%) started with under ₹5 Lakhs.

Are Road Transport & Freight businesses growing in India?

Yes. New registrations grew +23.8% over the last 3 years, with 1,800 new companies registered since 2025.

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