Doing business in Patna
Patna, the capital of Bihar, is the state's main centre for government, trade, healthcare and education. Much of its business is run by traders, distributors, hospitals and clinics, schools and a large number of small firms serving the rest of the state.
Education is a business of its own here. Patna is one of India's best-known cities for competitive exam coaching, and in June 2026 the Bihar government announced plans for a dedicated coaching hub outside the city limits, to give institutes better infrastructure and ease traffic in the city.
New businesses get state support as well. Bihar's start-up policy, run by the state's Department of Industries from Patna, offers recognised start-ups seed funding of up to Rs 10 lakh as an interest-free loan, and supports incubators in the state.