State-wise MSME Statistics in India 2026: Top States by Registrations
MSME registrations are distributed across India’s states and Union Territories, reflecting the geographical spread of the country’s formalising business ecosystem. Some states account for a larger share of registrations because of their population, industrial activity, commercial networks and business environment.
According to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, 7.83 crore enterprises were registered through the Udyam Registration Portal (URP) and Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) between 1 July 2020 and 28 February 2026.
Key State-wise MSME Statistics in India
The following table highlights the ten states with the highest combined Udyam and UAP registrations.
| Rank | State | Registered MSMEs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 1,01,44,478 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 86,03,272 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 62,27,609 |
| 4 | West Bengal | 53,10,326 |
| 5 | Karnataka | 49,91,314 |
| 6 | Madhya Pradesh | 48,27,725 |
| 7 | Rajasthan | 44,46,338 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 43,69,973 |
| 9 | Bihar | 42,73,285 |
| 10 | Andhra Pradesh | 39,28,602 |
Maharashtra leads the list with more than 1.01 crore registrations, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 86.03 lakh. Tamil Nadu ranks third with approximately 62.28 lakh registrations.
Top 10 States Account for Nearly 73% of Registrations
The ten states listed above collectively account for approximately 5.71 crore registrations, representing around 73% of the national total reported in the same government dataset.
This concentration highlights the importance of major state markets when studying India’s MSME ecosystem. However, registration concentration alone does not establish that these states have higher business revenue, purchasing power or demand for a particular product or service.
Other States with Significant MSME Registrations
Several other states and Union Territories also have substantial registered MSME populations.
| State / Union Territory | Registered MSMEs |
|---|---|
| Odisha | 24,37,145 |
| Punjab | 21,37,630 |
| Haryana | 20,18,439 |
| Kerala | 18,42,567 |
| Jharkhand | 15,58,451 |
| Assam | 15,12,853 |
| Delhi | 14,68,297 |
| Chhattisgarh | 13,48,345 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 8,51,815 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,49,476 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3,43,104 |
These figures show that MSME registrations extend well beyond India’s largest industrial and commercial states.
What Do State-wise MSME Statistics Mean for Businesses?
State-level registration figures can provide a useful starting point for understanding geographical business concentration.
For manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and B2B service providers, this information can support:
• Market selection: Identify states with substantial registered enterprise populations.
• Regional expansion: Compare potential markets before entering new locations.
• Sales planning: Organise prospecting activities around selected state markets.
• Industry research: Combine geographical information with industry and enterprise-level characteristics.
• Distribution planning: Assess where regional supplier and customer networks may be worth investigating.
For effective B2B targeting, state-level figures should be combined with industry, city, enterprise classification and product-specific requirements. A large registration count does not automatically mean a large addressable customer market.
State-wise MSME Statistics at a Glance
• 7.83 crore: Total Udyam and UAP registrations across India.
• 1.01 crore: Maharashtra registrations, the highest among states.
• 86.03 lakh: Uttar Pradesh registrations.
• 62.28 lakh: Tamil Nadu registrations.
• 5.71 crore: Combined registrations across the top ten states.
• 73%: Approximate share represented by the top ten states.
Data coverage period: 1 July 2020 to 28 February 2026
Sources and References
• Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India — State-wise details of enterprises registered on Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform, Press Information Bureau, 30 March 2026.
Data note: Figures represent cumulative Udyam and UAP registrations reported by state and Union Territory as of 28 February 2026. They should not be interpreted as a count of unique, currently active businesses or as a measure of state-wise MSME revenue, output or purchasing demand.