State-wise MSME Statistics in India 2026
India’s MSME ecosystem is spread across every state and Union Territory, but the scale of registered enterprises varies substantially between regions.
The Ministry of MSME’s Udyam system provides one of the most useful official sources for understanding this distribution. It combines registrations on the Udyam Registration Portal with informal micro-enterprises registered through the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP)
As of 29 July 2026, the Ministry’s dashboard recorded:
| Indicator | Latest figure |
|---|---|
| Total MSMEs including Udyam + UAP | 8,94,61,002 |
| Udyam registrations | 5,08,35,022 |
| Udyam Assist Platform | 3,86,25,980 |
| Micro enterprises | 8,88,79,788 |
| Small enterprises | 5,39,573 |
| Medium enterprises | 41,641 |
| Employment reported | 39,58,30,317 |
The figures demonstrate the enormous scale of India’s formalizing MSME ecosystem, but they should not be interpreted as a complete count of every business operating in India. Registration data measures enterprises captured by these government registration systems.
For a broader analysis of India’s business ecosystem, regional development, industries and future growth, read the India Business Landscape Report 2026.
MSME Distribution Across Indian States
For a consistent state-by-state comparison, the Government of India’s 28 February 2026 dataset provides a complete snapshot of enterprises registered through Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform.
At that date, 7,83,02,882 enterprises had been registered nationally.
State-wise MSME Registration
| 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 |
| 11 | Telangana | 38,33,083 |
| 12 | Odisha | 24,37,145 |
| 13 | Punjab | 21,37,630 |
| 14 | Haryana | 20,18,439 |
| 15 | Kerala | 18,42,567 |
*Ranking is based on the Government of India snapshot dated 28 February 2026, not the live July 2026 dashboard.
The complete government annexure covers all states and Union Territories.
What stands out
Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are clear leaders by registration volume, followed by Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat form another large group of states with substantial registered MSME ecosystems.
This reinforces an important point for market analysis: India’s MSME opportunity is not concentrated in only the traditional metropolitan business centres.
For a broader comparison of state business ecosystems, including MSME scale and FDI, see Top Business States in India 2026.
MSME Registration by Enterprise Size
The latest Ministry dashboard shows a very strong concentration of India’s registered MSMEs in the micro-enterprise category.
As of 29 July 2026:
| Enterprise Category | Registrations | Approx. Share |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | 8,88,79,788 | ~99.36% |
| Small | 5,39,573 | ~0.60% |
| Medium | 41,641 | ~0.05% |
| Total | 8,94,61,002 | 100% |
Calculated from the Ministry’s latest dashboard figures.
This distribution is significant because India’s business ecosystem is overwhelmingly made up of micro enterprises.
For B2B market analysis, this means that business size is an important segmentation variable. A strategy designed for large manufacturers or established companies should not automatically be applied to the broader MSME market.
MSME Activity Distribution
The Ministry’s dashboard also classifies registered enterprises by their primary activity.
As of 29 July 2026:
| Activity | Registered MSMEs |
|---|---|
| Trading | 3,77,80,914 |
| Services | 3,36,68,421 |
| Manufacturing | 1,80,11,288 |
Trading and services together account for a substantially larger number of registrations than manufacturing.
This matters when evaluating India’s B2B market because the term “MSME market” does not mean “manufacturing market.”
A company selling machinery, industrial equipment or raw materials may need a manufacturing-focused database, while software, financial services, consulting, logistics and professional-service providers may have a much broader opportunity across trading and service businesses.
MSME Employment
The latest Ministry dashboard reports 39,58,30,317 employment opportunities associated with registered MSMEs and informal micro enterprises represented in the dashboard.
This makes the MSME ecosystem important not only from a business-count perspective but also from an employment and economic-development perspective.
The geographic distribution of MSMEs therefore has implications for:
- Local employment
- Supplier networks
- Consumer demand
- Business services
- Credit requirements
- Technology adoption
- Industrial development
- Regional market expansion
The Five Largest MSME Markets
The Government’s February 2026 snapshot highlights five particularly large registration markets:
Maharashtra
With more than 10.14 million registered MSMEs, Maharashtra had the largest number in the February 2026 government dataset.
Its business ecosystem spans manufacturing, finance, services, trading, logistics and a large corporate base.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh recorded more than 8.60 million registered MSMEs, making it the second-largest state by registrations in the February snapshot.
Its large domestic market and broad geographic footprint create significant opportunities across manufacturing, trading, services and local businesses.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu recorded more than 6.22 million registered MSMEs.
The state is particularly important for manufacturing, engineering, automobiles, textiles, electronics and industrial supply chains.
West Bengal
West Bengal recorded more than 5.31 million registered MSMEs.
Kolkata and other regional business centres contribute to a large trading, services and manufacturing ecosystem.
Karnataka
Karnataka recorded nearly 5 million registered MSMEs in the February 2026 government dataset.
The state combines traditional MSME activity with a major technology and innovation ecosystem centred around Bengaluru.
For a detailed interpretation of the business strengths and expansion potential of India’s leading states, read Top Business States in India.
MSME Growth Is Not the Same as Business Opportunity
A high number of registrations does not automatically mean that a state is the best market for every company.
Businesses should combine MSME registration data with:
- Industry concentration
- City-level business activity
- Purchasing power
- Infrastructure
- Logistics
- Investment
- Competition
- Workforce
- Customer demand
For example, a software company and an industrial machinery company may rank the same state very differently because their target customer ecosystems are different.
This is why state-level MSME data is best used as a market-sizing and segmentation indicator, rather than as a standalone expansion ranking.
MSME Market: Key Insights
1. Maharashtra remains the largest registered MSME market
The February 2026 government snapshot places Maharashtra first by registered MSMEs.
2. Uttar Pradesh has enormous MSME scale
With more than 8.6 million registrations in the February snapshot, Uttar Pradesh represents one of India’s largest business markets.
3. The South has multiple major MSME ecosystems
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana all have substantial registered MSME bases.
4. Manufacturing is only one part of the MSME market
Trading and services account for more registrations than manufacturing in the latest national dashboard.
5. Micro enterprises dominate
More than 99% of registrations in the latest dashboard are classified as micro enterprises.
For national-level business indicators covering MSMEs, exports, startups, FDI and industrial activity, see India Business Statistics 2026.
State-wise MSME Market: Business Interpretation
| Market Type | Examples | Suitable Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Very large MSME markets | Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh | Broad B2B prospecting |
| Large industrial markets | Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka | Manufacturing & supplier targeting |
| Large emerging markets | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar | Expansion research |
| Technology-oriented markets | Karnataka, Telangana | IT & technology targeting |
| Large trading/service markets | West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra | Services & commercial prospecting |
This table is an EMarket Zone analytical interpretation of the government data, not an official government classification.
MSME Data and Business Prospecting
State-wise MSME statistics become commercially useful when combined with more granular business segmentation.
A company planning expansion can move from:
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Target Companies
This is where structured business data can support market research and prospecting.
For businesses targeting India’s MSME ecosystem, explore the MSME Database India.
For broader company-level targeting, explore the Company Database India.
For industrial prospecting, explore the Manufacturers Database India.
Related Research & Statistics
Related Statistics
Top Business States in India 2026: State-wise MSME & FDI Statistics
This provides the broader comparison between MSME scale and investment strength.
India Business Statistics 2026: Key Numbers & Trends
This provides national-level statistics covering MSMEs, exports, startups, investment and other business indicators.
Related Research
India Business Landscape Report 2026
The complete research report examines India’s regional business ecosystem, industries, cities, investment environment and future growth.
Sources & Methodology
The primary source for this page is the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
The latest dashboard provides continuously updated Udyam and Udyam Assist data, with the snapshot used here showing data as of 29 July 2026.
For the complete state comparison, this page uses the Government of India’s published 28 February 2026 state-wise dataset, because it provides a consistent state-by-state table covering all states and Union Territories.
The Government explains that Udyam Registration Portal was launched in July 2020 and Udyam Assist Platform was introduced in January 2023 to formalise informal micro enterprises.
Primary sources:
Ministry of MSME – Udyam State-wise Dashboard
Government of India / Press Information Bureau – State-wise MSME registrations as of 28 February 2026
Ministry of MSME – Annual Report 2025–26