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India’s factory jobs rise 7.2% in FY25, crossing 20 million for the first time

2 sources · first seen 20:04 30 Sept · updated 21:35 30 Sept

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  • Registered manufacturing employment crossed 20 million in FY25
  • Factory jobs rose 30.5% over five years
  • Rising manufacturing employment signals stronger activity for Indian industrial and manufacturing companies

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Growth in India's industrial employment

India's industrial workforce crossed 2 crore in 2024-25, while manufacturing employment exceeded 21 million. Registered-industry employment reached 2.10 crore, up from 1.96 crore in FY24, and registered manufacturing added over 14 lakh workers.

Wednesday, 30 September

  1. Employment in industries cross 2 cr mark in 2024-25 shows government survey
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    India’s factory jobs rise 7.2% in FY25, crossing 20 million for the first time
  3. Industrial employment crosses 2-crore mark as manufacturing adds 14 lakh workers
  4. ASI 2024-25: Manufacturing workforce crossed 21 million, factories up 2.6%

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Economic TimesIndia’s industrial jobs cross 2 cr mark in 2024-2520:04Business StandardIndia's factory jobs rise 7.2% in FY25, cross 20 mn mark for first time21:35