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India's Industrial Workforce Surpasses 2 Crore Mark, Manufacturing Adds 14 Lakh Jobs
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CNBC TV18•30-09-2026, 19:07
India's Industrial Workforce Surpasses 2 Crore Mark, Manufacturing Adds 14 Lakh Jobs
- •India's industrial workforce reached 2.10 crore in 2024-25, a 7.19% increase from the previous year, with the manufacturing sector adding over 14 lakh workers.
- •Total wages and payments to industrial workers saw a 12.08% rise, indicating continued expansion despite rising costs and changing demand.
- •Tamil Nadu leads industrial employment, accounting for 14.99% of the manufacturing workforce and having the highest number of registered industrial establishments (41,221 units).
- •Gross Value Added (GVA) in the industrial sector grew by 9.59% to ’2,694.2 thousand crore, with Maharashtra contributing the largest share of manufacturing GVA at 15.92%.
- •Key industries like basic metals, motor vehicles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products contributed over 45% of India's manufacturing GVA, accompanied by an 11.10% increase in invested capital.
Key Questions Answered
India's registered industrial workforce crossed the 2-crore mark in 2024-25, reaching 2.10 crore, which represents a 7.19% increase from 1.96 crore the previous year.
Tamil Nadu led India in industrial employment with a 14.99% share and also recorded the highest number of registered industrial units at 41,221 establishments in 2024-25.
Five industries—basic metals, motor vehicles, chemicals and chemical products, pharmaceuticals, and food products—accounted for over 45% of India's manufacturing Gross Value Added in 2024-25.
