देशात कार्यरत कंपन्यांच्या संख्येत महाराष्ट्रच अव्वल: शरद...

By GT24x7 Reporter · 14 August 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

In a detailed official response concerning Maharashtra's industrial trajectory, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on August 14, 2026, countered recent statements by veteran political leader Sharad Pawar regarding company closures in the state. Citing official corporate registry statistics, Fadnavis confirmed that Maharashtra maintains its undisputed leadership position in the country, hosting 396,211 active companies.

The Chief Minister’s clarification came after Sharad Pawar cited parliamentary data to highlight that over 36,000 companies had closed in Maharashtra over the past five years, while also raising concerns regarding infrastructural and operational challenges faced by industries in the Chakan industrial belt near Pune. Addressing the issue directly, Fadnavis noted that parliamentary responses follow standardized formats, which were misinterpreted by junior political voices and amplified across social media platforms.

To clear any misunderstandings held by senior leaders, the Chief Minister provided an itemized breakdown of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) dataset.

Structural Breakdown of Corporate Closures and 'Defunct' Status

Distinguishing between operational business failures and legal entity closures, Fadnavis clarified that approximately 76 percent of the closed units cited in the parliamentary record were classified as 'defunct' entities. Under the regulatory framework governed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, a defunct company refers to a legally incorporated entity that never commenced commercial operations or remained non-operational for extended periods before being struck off the official register under routine administrative procedures.

"The official data released under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is completely transparent and publicly accessible," Fadnavis stated. He emphasized that routine administrative removal of dormant or non-starter corporate shells should not be confused with the shutdown of active manufacturing plants or operational businesses.

Comparative Data and Fresh Incorporation Metrics

Reaffirming Maharashtra's position as the economic engine of the country, Fadnavis presented comparative figures from the national corporate database. With nearly 3.96 lakh operational companies, Maharashtra leads second-placed Delhi (272,000 active companies) and third-placed Uttar Pradesh by a wide margin. Furthermore, the state continues to attract the highest share of newly incorporated businesses annually out of the roughly one lakh companies registered across India each year.

According to the latest corporate statistics for the fiscal year 2025–26, Maharashtra recorded the incorporation of 41,525 new companies. In comparison, Delhi registered 20,272 new companies, while Uttar Pradesh added 27,494 entities during the same period. The Chief Minister noted that these figures demonstrate sustained investor confidence and robust entrepreneurship across the state's commercial ecosystems.

Administrative Intervention in Chakan Industrial Belt

Taking note of specific concerns raised regarding the Chakan industrial hub near Pune, Chief Minister Fadnavis confirmed that the state government is taking direct measures to resolve local infrastructure, traffic, and civic issues. He informed that Industry Minister Uday Samant has been explicitly instructed to coordinate with local industrial associations, municipal bodies, and police authorities to address operational bottlenecks in Chakan.

The state government's proactive engagement in Chakan aims to ensure that existing manufacturing clusters retain competitive advantages, adequate logistics access, and seamless administrative support, thereby reinforcing Maharashtra's position as a premier industrial destination.