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Industrial Employment Soars Past 2 Crore Mark, Manufacturing Leads Growth
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News18•30-09-2026, 18:15
Industrial Employment Soars Past 2 Crore Mark, Manufacturing Leads Growth
- •Total industrial employment reached 2.10 crore in 2024-25, a 7.19% increase from the previous year, driven primarily by the manufacturing sector.
- •The manufacturing sector added over 14 lakh workers, with total emoluments to the workforce increasing by 12.08% in 2024-25.
- •Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana accounted for approximately 56% of total manufacturing employment.
- •The registered manufacturing sector saw broad-based growth, with key economic indicators like invested capital, output, and Gross Value Added (GVA) increasing.
- •Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh collectively contributed over 54% of the country's total manufacturing GVA.
Key Questions Answered
Total employment in industries crossed the 2 crore mark, reaching 2.10 crore in 2024-25 compared to 1.96 crore in the previous year, which represents a 7.19 per cent growth.
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana were the five leading states, jointly accounting for about 56 per cent of total manufacturing employment during 2024-25.
The top five industries—Basic metal, Motor vehicles, Chemical and Chemical products, Pharmaceutical Products, and Food Products—contributed over 45 per cent of the total manufacturing GVA in 2024-25.
