India is one of the world's most diverse countries—not only in terms of language, culture and geography, but also in terms of business, industry, infrastructure and economic opportunities.
But how many States are there in India?
India currently has 28 States and 8 Union Territories, making a total of 36 States and Union Territories.
However, simply knowing the number 36 is not enough to understand India.
Every State and Union Territory has its own capital, administrative structure, vehicle registration identity, GST code, industrial strengths, infrastructure, resources and business opportunities.
In this guide, we explore all 28 States and 8 Union Territories one by one, with a practical focus on their administrative structure, capitals, vehicle-registration prefixes, GST codes, major industries and business potential.
We will also understand how professional services such as valuation, inspection, verification and certification can support businesses operating across India.
INDIA AT A GLANCE
Number of States: 28
Number of Union Territories: 8
Total States & Union Territories: 36
The 28 States are administered through their respective State Governments.
The 8 Union Territories are administered under the Union Government framework. However, Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu & Kashmir have legislatures, making their administrative arrangements different from the other Union Territories.
One simple way to remember the basic structure is:
28 STATES + 8 UNION TERRITORIES = 36
Now, let's understand them one by one.
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- ANDHRA PRADESH
Capital: Amaravati
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: AP
GST Code: 37
Easy Code: AP 37
Major Industries:
- Agriculture and agro-processing
- Food processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals and petrochemicals
- Textiles
- Electronics
- Automobile and auto components
- Fisheries and marine activities
- Renewable energy
- Ports and logistics
Business Potential:
Andhra Pradesh has a combination of agricultural resources, a long coastline, ports, industrial areas and growing infrastructure. This creates opportunities in manufacturing, food processing, logistics, exports, fisheries, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy.
Its coastal location is particularly useful for businesses involved in import, export, transportation and port-linked manufacturing.
Why Businesses May Consider Andhra Pradesh:
Businesses looking for manufacturing locations, coastal logistics, food processing, industrial development and export-oriented opportunities can find significant potential in the State.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Industrial and commercial growth creates requirements for Land & Building Valuation, Plant & Machinery Valuation, Vehicle Valuation, Inspection, Asset Verification, Chartered Engineer Certification and related technical services.
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2. ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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Capital: Itanagar
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: AR
GST Code: 12
Easy Code: AR 12
Major Industries:
- Hydropower
- Tourism
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Bamboo-based activities
- Handicrafts
- Infrastructure
- Renewable energy
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Arunachal Pradesh has considerable potential in hydropower, tourism, horticulture, agriculture and infrastructure.
Its challenging geography also creates opportunities in roads, bridges, transportation, construction, warehousing and tourism infrastructure.
Why Businesses May Consider Arunachal Pradesh:
Businesses interested in renewable energy, tourism, infrastructure, horticulture and specialised regional products may find long-term opportunities in the State.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Infrastructure and asset development can require property valuation, machinery valuation, technical inspection, asset verification and certification.
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3. ASSAM
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Capital: Dispur
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: AS
GST Code: 18
Easy Code: AS 18
Major Industries:
- Tea
- Oil and natural gas
- Petrochemicals
- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Tourism
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Regional trade
Business Potential:
Assam is an important commercial gateway to Northeast India.
Its tea industry, oil and gas resources, agriculture, food processing and strategic location provide opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, tourism and regional distribution.
Assam can also act as an important base for businesses looking to serve the wider Northeast market.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Factories, warehouses, commercial properties, machinery and vehicles require proper assessment and documentation. Shamuk India can support businesses with valuation, inspection and asset verification services.
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4. BIHAR
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Capital: Patna
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: BR
GST Code: 10
Easy Code: BR 10
Major Industries:
- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Dairy
- Textiles
- Leather
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Construction
- Tourism
- MSMEs
Business Potential:
Bihar has strong potential in agriculture and food processing, supported by a large market and strategic location in eastern India.
Food processing, dairy, textiles, leather, logistics and warehousing offer opportunities for entrepreneurs and established businesses.
The growth of infrastructure and connectivity can further support industrial and commercial development.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Businesses establishing factories, warehouses, commercial properties or vehicle fleets may require valuation, inspection, verification and technical certification.
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5. CHHATTISGARH
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Capital: Raipur
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: CG
GST Code: 22
Easy Code: CG 22
Major Industries:
- Mining
- Steel
- Power
- Aluminium
- Cement
- Engineering
- Mineral-based industries
- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Chhattisgarh is one of India's important mineral and industrial regions.
Its mineral resources support steel, aluminium, power, cement and engineering industries.
This makes the State particularly relevant for heavy industries, manufacturing, mining-related businesses and industrial infrastructure.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Industrial businesses often deal with high-value machinery and fixed assets. Plant & Machinery Valuation, Land & Building Valuation, Technical Inspection, Asset Verification and Chartered Engineer Certification can become important professional requirements.
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6. GOA
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Capital: Panaji
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: GA
GST Code: 30
Easy Code: GA 30
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food processing
- Fisheries
- Marine activities
- IT and services
- Construction
- Real estate
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Goa is internationally recognised for tourism, but its business potential extends beyond hotels and travel.
Pharmaceuticals, food processing, marine activities, construction, real estate, IT services and hospitality contribute to its business environment.
Tourism also creates a large supporting ecosystem involving hotels, restaurants, transportation, commercial properties and entertainment.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Hotels, resorts, commercial buildings, machinery and vehicles can require valuation, inspection, verification and certification services.
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7. GUJARAT
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Capital: Gandhinagar
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: GJ
GST Code: 24
Easy Code: GJ 24
Major Industries:
- Chemicals
- Petrochemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Engineering
- Automobiles
- Textiles
- Electronics
- Renewable energy
- Food processing
- Ports and logistics
Business Potential:
Gujarat is one of India's major manufacturing and industrial destinations.
Its combination of ports, industrial infrastructure, manufacturing clusters and business ecosystem supports chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, engineering, automobiles, textiles, electronics and renewable energy.
The State's coastline provides additional advantages for logistics and international trade.
Why Businesses May Consider Gujarat:
Businesses seeking manufacturing, export, logistics, industrial land and large-scale infrastructure opportunities can find a mature industrial ecosystem here.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
The scale of industrial activity creates demand for Plant & Machinery Valuation, Land & Building Valuation, Industrial Inspection, Asset Verification, Vehicle Valuation and Technical Certification.
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8. HARYANA
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Capital: Chandigarh
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: HR
GST Code: 06
Easy Code: HR 06
Major Industries:
- Automobiles
- Auto components
- IT/ITeS
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food processing
- Real estate
- Aerospace and defence
Business Potential:
Haryana benefits significantly from its proximity to Delhi and the National Capital Region.
Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad and other industrial centres have created strong ecosystems for automobiles, IT, engineering, logistics and commercial development.
The State is particularly attractive for businesses requiring access to the large NCR market.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Industrial units, warehouses, commercial properties, machinery and vehicles create opportunities for valuation, inspection and verification services.
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9. HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Capital: Shimla
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: HP
GST Code: 02
Easy Code: HP 02
Major Industries:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Tourism
- Horticulture
- Food processing
- Hydropower
- Herbal products
- Hospitality
- Renewable energy
- Light manufacturing
Business Potential:
Himachal Pradesh combines tourism and natural resources with a growing manufacturing and pharmaceutical base.
Its pharmaceutical and industrial clusters provide opportunities for manufacturing, while tourism supports hotels, resorts, transportation and hospitality businesses.
Horticulture and food processing also offer opportunities for value-added businesses.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Industrial machinery, hotels, commercial buildings, vehicles and infrastructure can require valuation and technical inspection.
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10. JHARKHAND
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Capital: Ranchi
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: JH
GST Code: 20
Easy Code: JH 20
Major Industries:
- Mining
- Steel
- Power
- Engineering
- Mineral processing
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Forest-based industries
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Jharkhand is one of India's important mineral and heavy-industry regions.
Its mineral resources support steel, mining, power and engineering industries.
This creates opportunities not only for large companies but also for ancillary manufacturers, contractors, logistics providers and service businesses.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Mining and heavy industries involve significant fixed assets and machinery. Professional Plant & Machinery Valuation, Asset Verification, Technical Inspection and Certification can support financial, operational and insurance-related decisions.
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11. KARNATAKA
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Capital: Bengaluru
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: KA
GST Code: 29
Easy Code: KA 29
Major Industries:
- IT/ITeS
- Artificial intelligence
- Biotechnology
- Electronics
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Automobiles
- Electric vehicles
- Pharmaceuticals
- Start-ups
- Manufacturing
Business Potential:
Karnataka is one of India's strongest technology and innovation ecosystems.
Bengaluru is a major global technology centre, while the State also has strong capabilities in biotechnology, aerospace, defence, electronics, automobiles and manufacturing.
This combination makes Karnataka attractive for technology companies as well as traditional industrial businesses.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Technology businesses may have a different asset profile from heavy industries, but offices, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, equipment, vehicles and infrastructure still require valuation, inspection and verification.
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12. KERALA
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Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: KL
GST Code: 32
Easy Code: KL 32
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Healthcare
- IT/ITeS
- Food processing
- Fisheries
- Marine economy
- Ayurveda and wellness
- Education
- Hospitality
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Kerala's economy offers opportunities in services, tourism, healthcare, IT, food processing and marine activities.
Its international connectivity and coastline support tourism, trade and marine businesses.
Healthcare, wellness and tourism also create opportunities for specialised service providers.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Hotels, hospitals, commercial properties, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure can require professional valuation and inspection.
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13. MADHYA PRADESH
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Capital: Bhopal
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: MP
GST Code: 23
Easy Code: MP 23
Major Industries:
- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Automobile
- Engineering
- Textiles
- Mining
- Renewable energy
- Defence manufacturing
- Logistics
- Tourism
Business Potential:
Madhya Pradesh's central geographical position gives businesses access to several major Indian markets.
Agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, renewable energy, mining, tourism and logistics provide diverse opportunities.
Its central location is particularly useful for businesses looking at warehousing and nationwide distribution.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Factories, warehouses, machinery, commercial buildings and vehicles can require valuation, inspection, verification and technical certification.
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14. MAHARASHTRA
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Capital: Mumbai
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: MH
GST Code: 27
Easy Code: MH 27
Major Industries:
- Financial services
- Banking
- IT and technology
- Automobiles
- Engineering
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Chemicals
- Electronics
- Textiles
- Food processing
- Entertainment and media
- Ports and logistics
- Infrastructure
- Real estate
- Renewable energy
- Data centres
- Start-ups
Business Potential:
Maharashtra is one of India's most diversified business environments.
Mumbai is a major financial and commercial centre, while Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and other regions contribute significantly to manufacturing, technology, logistics and services.
Maharashtra brings together several major business advantages:
Finance + Manufacturing + Technology + Infrastructure + Ports + Consumer Markets.
Automobiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering, electronics, chemicals, IT, financial services, real estate, logistics and entertainment all contribute to the State's business ecosystem.
Why Businesses May Consider Maharashtra:
A company can find opportunities ranging from start-ups and financial services to large-scale manufacturing and infrastructure projects.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
When a business purchases land, establishes a factory, acquires machinery, buys vehicles, expands an existing facility, takes finance against assets, insures assets or verifies its existing asset base, professional technical information becomes important.
Shamuk India can support businesses in Maharashtra through:
- Land & Building Valuation
- Plant & Machinery Valuation
- Vehicle Valuation
- Business Valuation
- Asset Verification
- Industrial Inspection
- Vehicle Inspection
- Chartered Engineer Certification
- Cost Vetting
- Area Measurement
- Technical Consultancy
The objective is simple: help businesses make better-informed decisions about their assets and technical requirements.
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15. MANIPUR
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Capital: Imphal
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: MN
GST Code: 14
Easy Code: MN 14
Major Industries:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Handloom
- Handicrafts
- Food processing
- Tourism
- Bamboo
- Logistics
- MSMEs
Business Potential:
Manipur has strategic importance because of its location in Northeast India and its connectivity towards Southeast Asia.
Agriculture, horticulture, handicrafts, handloom, tourism, food processing and regional trade offer business opportunities.
Improving infrastructure and connectivity can further support logistics and tourism.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Infrastructure, commercial properties, vehicles, machinery and business assets can require valuation, inspection and verification.
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16. MEGHALAYA
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Capital: Shillong
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: ML
GST Code: 17
Easy Code: ML 17
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Food processing
- Bamboo
- Handicrafts
- Mining and minerals
- Hospitality
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Meghalaya's natural environment creates opportunities in tourism, hospitality, horticulture and agriculture.
Food processing, bamboo-based businesses and handicrafts can create value-added opportunities for MSMEs.
Infrastructure and connectivity also remain important areas of development.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Hotels, commercial buildings, infrastructure, vehicles and machinery can require professional valuation and inspection.
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17. MIZORAM
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Capital: Aizawl
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: MZ
GST Code: 15
Easy Code: MZ 15
Major Industries:
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
- Bamboo
- Food processing
- Handicrafts
- Tourism
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Small manufacturing
Business Potential:
Mizoram has opportunities in horticulture, bamboo, food processing, tourism and handicrafts.
Its location also provides long-term potential for regional trade and connectivity with Southeast Asia.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
As infrastructure and commercial activities develop, businesses may require asset valuation, inspection, verification and technical certification.
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18. NAGALAND
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Capital: Kohima
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: NL
GST Code: 13
Easy Code: NL 13
Major Industries:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Food processing
- Bamboo
- Handloom
- Handicrafts
- Tourism
- Logistics
- MSMEs
Business Potential:
Nagaland's opportunities are closely linked with agriculture, horticulture, traditional products, tourism and regional trade.
Bamboo, handloom and handicrafts can provide opportunities for value-added businesses, while infrastructure development can support tourism and logistics.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Commercial properties, vehicles, machinery and infrastructure can require valuation, inspection and verification services.
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19. ODISHA
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Capital: Bhubaneswar
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: OD
GST Code: 21
Easy Code: OD 21
Major Industries:
- Steel
- Aluminium
- Mining
- Chemicals
- Petrochemicals
- Food processing
- Seafood
- Textiles
- Electronics
- IT
- Renewable energy
- Ports and logistics
Business Potential:
Odisha combines mineral resources, industrial infrastructure and a strategic eastern coastline.
Steel, aluminium, mining, chemicals, petrochemicals, seafood, food processing and logistics create a strong industrial ecosystem.
Its ports and connectivity also provide opportunities for export-oriented businesses.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Large industrial assets require accurate technical assessment. Shamuk India can support businesses with Plant & Machinery Valuation, Land & Building Valuation, Inspection, Asset Verification and Certification.
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20. PUNJAB
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Capital: Chandigarh
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: PB
GST Code: 03
Easy Code: PB 03
Major Industries:
- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Dairy
- Textiles
- Engineering
- Auto components
- Sports goods
- Hand tools
- Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Punjab has a strong agricultural base and an established manufacturing ecosystem.
Food processing, dairy, textiles, engineering, sports goods, auto components and agricultural machinery create opportunities for businesses.
Its proximity to northern markets also supports logistics and manufacturing.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Factories, warehouses, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles and industrial assets can require valuation, inspection and verification.
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21. RAJASTHAN
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Capital: Jaipur
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: RJ
GST Code: 08
Easy Code: RJ 08
Major Industries:
- Mining
- Minerals
- Marble and granite
- Cement
- Solar energy
- Textiles
- Gems and jewellery
- Tourism
- Handicrafts
- Food processing
- Automobile components
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Rajasthan has a unique combination of land availability, mineral resources, tourism and renewable energy potential.
The State is particularly important for marble, granite, cement, mining, solar energy, textiles, gems and jewellery and tourism.
Its large geographical area and strategic location also create opportunities in logistics and warehousing.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Mining, manufacturing, hospitality and infrastructure businesses can require machinery valuation, property valuation, inspection, vehicle valuation and asset verification.
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22. SIKKIM
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Capital: Gangtok
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: SK
GST Code: 11
Easy Code: SK 11
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Pharmaceuticals
- Organic agriculture
- Food processing
- Herbal products
- Wellness
- Renewable energy
Business Potential:
Sikkim has developed opportunities around tourism, pharmaceuticals and organic agriculture.
Its Himalayan environment also supports wellness, hospitality and high-value agricultural products.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Hotels, pharmaceutical facilities, commercial properties, vehicles and machinery can require valuation and inspection services.
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23. TAMIL NADU
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Capital: Chennai
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: TN
GST Code: 33
Easy Code: TN 33
Major Industries:
- Automobiles
- Auto components
- Electronics
- Textiles
- Engineering
- IT
- Pharmaceuticals
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Renewable energy
- Food processing
- Leather
- Ports and logistics
Business Potential:
Tamil Nadu is one of India's major manufacturing destinations.
Its automobile, electronics, engineering, textile, aerospace, defence and pharmaceutical ecosystems provide opportunities for both large industries and supporting MSMEs.
Chennai and other industrial regions provide access to ports, manufacturing clusters and large consumer markets.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Manufacturing companies frequently deal with high-value machinery, factories, vehicles and infrastructure. Shamuk India can support such businesses through valuation, inspection, verification and certification services.
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24. TELANGANA
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Capital: Hyderabad
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: TG
GST Code: 36
Easy Code: TG 36
Major Industries:
- IT/ITeS
- Pharmaceuticals
- Life sciences
- Biotechnology
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Electronics
- Electric vehicles
- Energy storage
- Textiles
- Food processing
- Logistics
- Start-ups
Business Potential:
Hyderabad has established itself as a major technology, pharmaceutical and life-sciences centre.
Telangana also has opportunities in aerospace, defence, electronics, electric vehicles, energy storage, textiles, food processing and logistics.
This creates a diverse environment for technology companies, manufacturers and service providers.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Pharmaceutical plants, laboratories, aerospace facilities, manufacturing units, commercial buildings and vehicles can require professional valuation, inspection and verification.
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25. TRIPURA
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Capital: Agartala
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: TR
GST Code: 16
Easy Code: TR 16
Major Industries:
- Rubber
- Bamboo
- Tea
- Natural gas
- Horticulture
- Food processing
- Handicrafts
- Sericulture
- Logistics
- IT-enabled services
Business Potential:
Tripura has opportunities in rubber, bamboo, tea, horticulture, food processing and natural-gas-related activities.
Its location in Northeast India also gives it strategic importance for regional connectivity and trade.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Processing units, warehouses, machinery, commercial properties and vehicles can require valuation, inspection and asset verification.
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26. UTTAR PRADESH
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Capital: Lucknow
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: UP
GST Code: 09
Easy Code: UP 09
Major Industries:
- Electronics
- Defence manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Textiles
- Leather
- IT
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Infrastructure
- Tourism
- Renewable energy
- Manufacturing
Business Potential:
Uttar Pradesh is one of India's largest and most diversified markets.
Noida and Greater Noida have become important centres for electronics, IT and manufacturing, while other parts of the State have strengths in agriculture, food processing, leather, textiles, handicrafts, defence and logistics.
Because of its geographical size, different regions offer different business opportunities.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
The scale of industrial and commercial activity creates demand for Land & Building Valuation, Plant & Machinery Valuation, Vehicle Valuation, Inspection, Asset Verification and Technical Certification.
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27. UTTARAKHAND
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Capital: Dehradun
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: UK
GST Code: 05
Easy Code: UK 05
Major Industries:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food processing
- Automobile components
- FMCG
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Renewable energy
- Herbal products
- Wellness
- Manufacturing
Business Potential:
Uttarakhand combines tourism with manufacturing and pharmaceutical opportunities.
Industrial areas around Haridwar, Rudrapur and other locations support manufacturing, while the Himalayan environment supports tourism, wellness and herbal products.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Factories, hotels, machinery, commercial properties and vehicles can require valuation, inspection and certification.
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28. WEST BENGAL
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Capital: Kolkata
Administrative Control: State Government
Vehicle Registration Prefix: WB
GST Code: 19
Easy Code: WB 19
Major Industries:
- IT/ITeS
- Tea
- Food processing
- Leather
- Textiles
- Engineering
- Steel
- Petrochemicals
- Logistics
- Ports
- Tourism
- MSMEs
Business Potential:
West Bengal is strategically important because of Kolkata's role as a major eastern commercial centre and its access to eastern and northeastern markets.
IT, food processing, tea, leather, textiles, engineering, steel, petrochemicals and logistics provide diverse opportunities.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Industrial machinery, warehouses, commercial properties, vehicles and infrastructure can require professional valuation, inspection and verification.
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THE 8 UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA
Union Territories are administered under the Union Government framework. However, Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu & Kashmir have legislatures and therefore have different administrative arrangements from the other Union Territories.
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29. ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
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Capital: Port Blair
Administrative Control: Union Government / UT Administration
Vehicle Registration Prefix: AN
GST Code: 35
Easy Code: AN 35
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Fisheries
- Marine economy
- Seafood processing
- Coconut products
- Agriculture
- Water sports
- Infrastructure
- IT-enabled services
Business Potential:
The islands have strong potential in tourism, hospitality, fisheries and marine-related activities.
Sustainable infrastructure, water sports, high-value agriculture and tourism-related businesses can create opportunities.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Hotels, resorts, infrastructure, vehicles, marine assets and commercial properties may require valuation, inspection and verification.
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30. CHANDIGARH
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Capital: Chandigarh
Administrative Control: Union Government / UT Administration
Vehicle Registration Prefix: CH
GST Code: 04
Easy Code: CH 04
Major Industries:
- Government and institutional services
- Healthcare
- Education
- IT/ITeS
- Real estate
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Professional services
Business Potential:
Chandigarh is both a Union Territory and the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana.
Its organised urban infrastructure, educational institutions, healthcare sector and proximity to major northern markets make it an important regional service centre.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Commercial properties, institutional assets, vehicles and infrastructure can require valuation, inspection and technical certification.
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31. DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN & DIU
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Capital: Daman
Administrative Control: Union Government / UT Administration
Vehicle Registration Prefix: DD
GST Code: 26
Easy Code: DD 26
Major Industries:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Textiles
- Plastics
- Engineering
- Food processing
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Logistics
Business Potential:
The Union Territory benefits from its location near the major industrial markets of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Its manufacturing ecosystem creates opportunities in pharmaceuticals, textiles, plastics, engineering and food processing.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
The concentration of manufacturing assets creates demand for Plant & Machinery Valuation, Industrial Inspection, Asset Verification and Technical Certification.
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32. DELHI
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Capital: New Delhi
Administrative Control: Union Government / NCT Administration
Vehicle Registration Prefix: DL
GST Code: 07
Easy Code: DL 07
Major Industries:
- Financial services
- IT/ITeS
- Consulting
- Professional services
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Education
- Hospitality
- Real estate
- Logistics
- Media
- Start-ups
Business Potential:
Delhi is India's national administrative centre and one of its largest service and commercial markets.
Its biggest advantage is the concentration of government, corporate, financial, professional, educational, healthcare and retail activity.
Its location also provides direct access to the wider National Capital Region.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Businesses operating in Delhi can require property valuation, vehicle valuation, asset verification, inspection and technical certification.
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33. JAMMU & KASHMIR
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Capitals: Srinagar in Summer and Jammu in Winter
Administrative Control: Union Government / Union Territory with Legislature
Vehicle Registration Prefix: JK
GST Code: 01
Easy Code: JK 01
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Horticulture
- Apple and fruit processing
- Handicrafts
- Handloom
- Food processing
- Renewable energy
- Healthcare
- Infrastructure
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Jammu & Kashmir offers opportunities in tourism, horticulture, food processing, handicrafts, hospitality and infrastructure.
Apple and other horticultural products provide opportunities for processing, packaging, cold-chain logistics and value-added businesses.
Tourism creates additional opportunities for hotels, transportation, hospitality and infrastructure.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Hotels, commercial buildings, vehicles, machinery, agricultural assets and infrastructure can require valuation, inspection and verification.
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34. LADAKH
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Capital: Leh
Administrative Control: Union Government / UT Administration
Vehicle Registration Prefix: LA
GST Code: 38
Easy Code: LA 38
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Renewable energy
- Solar energy
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Handicrafts
- Infrastructure
- Adventure tourism
- Logistics
Business Potential:
Ladakh's unique geography creates opportunities in tourism, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and specialised agriculture.
Solar energy and sustainable infrastructure are particularly relevant because of the region's geography and environmental conditions.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Tourism properties, infrastructure, vehicles, equipment and commercial assets can require professional valuation and inspection.
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35. LAKSHADWEEP
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Capital: Kavaratti
Administrative Control: Union Government / UT Administration
Vehicle Registration Prefix: LD
GST Code: 31
Easy Code: LD 31
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Fisheries
- Seafood
- Coconut products
- Marine services
- Water sports
- Sustainable infrastructure
Business Potential:
Lakshadweep's greatest economic opportunity is closely connected with its marine environment.
Tourism, fisheries, seafood, marine services, coconut products and sustainable infrastructure offer potential for specialised businesses.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Hotels, tourism infrastructure, marine assets, vehicles and commercial facilities can require valuation, inspection and asset verification.
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36. PUDUCHERRY
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Capital: Puducherry
Administrative Control: Union Government / Union Territory with Legislature
Vehicle Registration Prefix: PY
GST Code: 34
Easy Code: PY 34
Major Industries:
- Tourism
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Food processing
- Fisheries
- Coir
- Textiles
- Healthcare
- Education
- Small manufacturing
Business Potential:
Puducherry combines tourism, manufacturing, healthcare, education and coastal economic activities.
Its proximity to Tamil Nadu provides access to a large industrial and consumer market.
Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food processing, fisheries, textiles and tourism offer opportunities for businesses of different sizes.
How Shamuk India Can Help:
Industrial facilities, hotels, commercial properties, machinery and vehicles can require valuation, inspection, verification and certification.
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INDIA AT A GLANCE — ALL 28 STATES & 8 UNION TERRITORIES
- Andhra Pradesh — Amaravati — AP 37
- Arunachal Pradesh — Itanagar — AR 12
- Assam — Dispur — AS 18
- Bihar — Patna — BR 10
- Chhattisgarh — Raipur — CG 22
- Goa — Panaji — GA 30
- Gujarat — Gandhinagar — GJ 24
- Haryana — Chandigarh — HR 06
- Himachal Pradesh — Shimla — HP 02
- Jharkhand — Ranchi — JH 20
- Karnataka — Bengaluru — KA 29
- Kerala — Thiruvananthapuram — KL 32
- Madhya Pradesh — Bhopal — MP 23
- Maharashtra — Mumbai — MH 27
- Manipur — Imphal — MN 14
- Meghalaya — Shillong — ML 17
- Mizoram — Aizawl — MZ 15
- Nagaland — Kohima — NL 13
- Odisha — Bhubaneswar — OD 21
- Punjab — Chandigarh — PB 03
- Rajasthan — Jaipur — RJ 08
- Sikkim — Gangtok — SK 11
- Tamil Nadu — Chennai — TN 33
- Telangana — Hyderabad — TG 36
- Tripura — Agartala — TR 16
- Uttar Pradesh — Lucknow — UP 09
- Uttarakhand — Dehradun — UK 05
- West Bengal — Kolkata — WB 19
UNION TERRITORIES:
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands — Port Blair — AN 35
- Chandigarh — Chandigarh — CH 04
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu — Daman — DD 26
- Delhi — New Delhi — DL 07
- Jammu & Kashmir — Srinagar/Jammu — JK 01
- Ladakh — Leh — LA 38
- Lakshadweep — Kavaratti — LD 31
- Puducherry — Puducherry — PY 34
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WHERE IS INDIA'S BUSINESS POTENTIAL?
After looking at all 28 States and 8 Union Territories, one thing becomes clear:
There is no single "best" State for every business.
The right location depends on the industry, market, infrastructure, resources, logistics, workforce and business objective.
Technology and IT:
Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh have strong technology ecosystems.
Automobiles and Engineering:
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh have significant automobile and engineering capabilities.
Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences:
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh provide important opportunities.
Mining and Heavy Industry:
Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Gujarat are important mineral and industrial regions.
Agriculture and Food Processing:
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Assam and Kerala offer significant opportunities, along with many other States.
Tourism:
Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, Northeast India, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep offer different forms of tourism potential.
Logistics and Warehousing:
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Assam have important logistics advantages because of their industrial locations, markets, ports or connectivity.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DOES NOT END WITH FINDING THE RIGHT LOCATION
Finding a promising State is only the beginning.
Suppose a company decides to:
- Purchase land
- Construct a factory
- Purchase machinery
- Acquire vehicles
- Establish a warehouse
- Expand an existing facility
- Obtain finance against assets
- Insure industrial assets
- Verify existing assets
- Acquire another business
- Assess the value of a business
- Measure an existing property
- Obtain technical certification
In each of these situations, reliable information about the asset can become extremely important.
What is the actual value?
What is the physical condition?
What machinery is actually installed?
What is the technical status?
What assets are available?
What is the area?
What is the replacement or market value?
Is the asset suitable for the intended purpose?
These are not merely paperwork questions.
They can influence financial decisions, investment decisions, insurance decisions, lending decisions and business planning.
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HOW CAN SHAMUK INDIA SUPPORT BUSINESSES ACROSS INDIA?
Shamuk India provides professional services designed to help businesses, financial institutions and organisations understand, assess, inspect, verify and document assets and technical matters.
Our services include:
VALUATION SERVICES
- Land & Building Valuation
- Plant & Machinery Valuation
- Vehicle Valuation
- Business Valuation
- Financial Asset Valuation
- Intangible Asset Valuation
- Insurance Valuation
- Fair Value Assessment
- Investment Value Assessment
INSPECTION SERVICES
- Vehicle Inspection
- Machinery Inspection
- Property Inspection
- Product Inspection
- Risk Inspection
VERIFICATION SERVICES
- Asset Verification
- Asset Identification
- Asset Tagging
- Barcode Pasting
- Asset Scanning
TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- Chartered Engineer Certification
- Cost Vetting
- Area Measurement
- Technical Consultancy
- TEV-related Services
- LIE-related Services
- Architecture & Interior Design Services
Our objective is not simply to provide a report.
The objective is to provide reliable professional information that can help a business make a better-informed decision.
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WHY PROFESSIONAL ASSET SERVICES MATTER
Imagine a company purchasing a factory.
The purchase price may look attractive.
But what about the land?
What about the building?
What about the machinery?
What about the condition of the equipment?
What about the vehicles?
What about the actual usable area?
What about the replacement value?
What about the assets recorded in the books versus the assets physically available?
A professional valuation, inspection or verification can help answer these questions.
This is where a professional service provider can become a useful part of the business decision-making process.
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CONCLUSION
So, how many States are there in India?
The answer is:
28 STATES + 8 UNION TERRITORIES = 36
But India is much more than the number 36.
Every State and Union Territory represents a different combination of geography, infrastructure, resources, industries, markets and business opportunities.
From the financial and industrial strength of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, to the technology ecosystems of Karnataka and Telangana, the mineral wealth of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the agricultural potential of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, and the tourism opportunities of Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the island territories—India offers a remarkable range of possibilities.
And wherever businesses develop, assets are created.
Factories are built.
Machines are purchased.
Vehicles are acquired.
Land and buildings change hands.
Warehouses are established.
Businesses expand.
Investments are made.
And all of these activities can create a need for accurate valuation, inspection, verification, measurement and technical assessment.
THAT IS WHERE SHAMUK INDIA CAN HELP.
Whether you are a business owner, lender, investor, financial institution, manufacturer, property owner or organisation, having reliable professional information about your assets can help you make more informed decisions.
SHAMUK INDIA
Professional Services Provider
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Serving Business Requirements Across India.
One India.
28 States.
8 Union Territories.
36 Unique Business Environments.
And now that we have explored India's 28 States and 8 Union Territories, another interesting question naturally follows:
HOW MANY ZONES ARE THERE IN INDIA?
Stay connected with Shamuk India for the next article, where we explore India's major geographical and administrative zones and understand how these regions connect with India's business landscape.
