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40+ Free Business Listing Sites in India (2026) — Directories and Platforms by Industry
The most useful free business directories and listing platforms for Indian local businesses — general, B2B, food, health, real estate, education, travel and services — with tips to keep NAP consistent.
By Chamko Research Team Updated 2 min read
Quick answer
Start with the big general platforms — Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Apple Maps (Apple Business), Justdial, Sulekha, Facebook and Instagram — then add the platforms specific to your industry (Practo for doctors, Zomato/Swiggy for restaurants, IndiaMART for B2B, MagicBricks/99acres for real estate). Use exactly the same name, address and phone everywhere. Ten accurate listings beat a hundred messy ones.
Quick answer: Start with the big general platforms — Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Apple Maps (Apple Business), Justdial, Sulekha, Facebook and Instagram — then add the platforms specific to your industry (Practo for doctors, Zomato/Swiggy for restaurants, IndiaMART for B2B, MagicBricks/99acres for real estate). Use exactly the same name, address and phone everywhere. Ten accurate listings beat a hundred messy ones.
Listings (citations) help customers find you on the platforms they already use and help search engines and AI assistants confirm your business details. Before you start, write your "master NAP" once and copy it every time — see NAP consistency.
Platforms change features and pricing over time; basic listings below are typically free, with paid upgrades optional.
Must-have for every business
| Platform | Why |
|---|---|
| Google Business Profile | Google Search and Maps — the most important |
| Bing Places for Business | Bing, Microsoft products; can import from Google |
| Apple Maps (Apple Business) | iPhone users, Siri |
| Justdial | Large Indian local search platform |
| Sulekha | Services and local businesses |
| Facebook Page | Community, events, citation |
| Instagram Business | Visual discovery |
| WhatsApp Business | Customer chat (profile with address and hours) |
| LinkedIn Company Page | Professional services, B2B |
| Your own website | The citation you fully control |
B2B, manufacturing and wholesale
- IndiaMART
- TradeIndia
- ExportersIndia
- Udyam Registration (government MSME registration — not a directory, but official proof)
Restaurants, cafés and sweet shops
- Zomato
- Swiggy
- EazyDiner
- magicpin
- Tripadvisor (tourist areas)
Doctors, clinics and health
- Practo
- Lybrate
- Apollo 24|7 / hospital-network directories (if affiliated)
- Justdial health categories
Real estate and property
- MagicBricks
- 99acres
- Housing.com
- NoBroker
Education and coaching
- Shiksha
- CollegeDunia
- Justdial and Sulekha tutor/coaching categories
- UrbanPro
Home services and repair
- Urban Company (as a partner, where available)
- Sulekha services
- Justdial services
- NoBroker home services
Hotels, travel and events
- MakeMyTrip
- Goibibo
- Booking.com
- Agoda
- Tripadvisor
- WeddingWire / WedMeGood (wedding vendors)
Retail and local deals
- magicpin
- Facebook Marketplace / Instagram Shop
- Google Merchant Center (products, if you have a website)
Classifieds
- OLX, Quikr (for certain services and sales)
Local and community
- Your market or trade association website
- City/chamber of commerce member lists
- Local news "business directory" sections
- Supplier "where to buy" pages
How to manage listings
- Keep a sheet: platform, URL, login email, date updated.
- Use one email for all listings (not an employee's).
- Use the same photos and description across platforms, adjusted for length.
- When details change, update all listings the same week.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be on all 40?
No. Do the must-haves plus 3–5 platforms in your industry.
Are paid directory plans worth it?
Measure first — ask customers where they found you. See Justdial vs Google.
Do directories help Google ranking?
Consistent listings on trusted platforms support prominence; the biggest factors are still categories, reviews and proximity.