GENERAL27 Sept 2026
Corporate India sheds zombie firms as debt-servicing capacity improves: D&B
Indian listed companies are shedding their weakest names. A Dun & Bradstreet study shows the share of zombie firms fell to 5.5% in 2025, down from 8.1% in 2017. Stressed and zombie firms together dropped to 14.2% in 2025, pointing to better debt-servicing capacity across Corporate India. If you sell on credit or lend to companies, check their debt record before you commit.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The share of zombie firms among Indian listed companies fell to 5.5% in 2025 from 8.1% in 2017, as per a Dun & Bradstreet study.
- The combined share of stressed and zombie firms fell to 14.2% in 2025.
- The study signals stronger corporate debt-servicing capacity among Indian listed companies.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business sells on credit or lends to other companies, review their debt-servicing track record before extending fresh credit, and consider a CA review of any large receivable exposure.
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