Industrial employment in India has crossed the 2-crore mark, reaching 2.10 crore in 2024-25, according to the latest Annual Survey of Industries (ASI). The previous ASI for 2023-24 had recorded industrial employment at 1.96 crore.
This represents a 7.19% increase in employment over the year. The manufacturing sector was a major contributor to the rise, creating more than 1.4 million additional jobs.
The government said the registered manufacturing sector also recorded growth across several key indicators, including investment, output, Gross Value Added (GVA) and employee remuneration. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana were among the leading states in terms of manufacturing employment.
The Annual Survey of Industries is the main industrial survey conducted by the Industrial Statistics (IS) wing of the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Manufacturing Sector Drives Employment Growth
Data from ASI 2024-25 shows that the number of people employed in industries increased to 2.10 crore from 1.96 crore in the previous year. The 7.19% year-on-year rise was primarily driven by the manufacturing sector.
Along with employment, the registered manufacturing sector also reported increases in investment, output and GVA during the period. These indicators provide an overview of activity and performance across India’s registered industrial sector.
Employee Remuneration Also Increases
The growth in manufacturing employment was accompanied by a rise in payments made to employees. According to ASI 2024-25 data, total employee remuneration increased by 12.08% compared with 2023-24.
The latest survey provides data on employment, employee payments and several other important indicators related to industrial activity, offering an updated picture of the country’s registered manufacturing sector.
Tamil Nadu Leads Manufacturing Employment
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana emerged as the leading states in manufacturing employment. Collectively, these five states accounted for around 56% of India’s total manufacturing employment.
Tamil Nadu also recorded the highest number of manufacturing units, with 41,221 units. Gujarat followed with 33,084 units, while Maharashtra had 27,379 manufacturing units.
Disclaimer: The figures and information in this article are based on data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 and related government information available at the time of publication. Statistics may be updated or revised by the relevant authorities.