India factory jobs cross 20 million as earnings rise
In short
India’s factory workforce crossed 20 million in 2024-25. The summary says industrial output value rose 9.6% to Rs 26.9 lakh crore, average earnings climbed to Rs 3.8 lakh and productivity hit Rs 11 lakh per worker.
This matters because it points to more factory jobs and higher pay in some states and sectors. The report does not say how much each state or industry added.
What the reporting says
India’s factory workforce crossed 20 million in 2024-25, driven by gains in West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, according to a publisher summary. Industrial GVA rose 9.6% to Rs 26.9 lakh crore, average earnings increased to Rs 3.8 lakh and productivity reached Rs 11 lakh per worker. The report does not say how much of the increase came from each state or sector.
Why it matters
The publisher summary says India’s factory workforce passed 20 million in 2024-25, with gains in several states and in sectors such as food products and electrical equipment. It also reports higher industrial GVA, earnings and productivity. The story matters for manufacturing employment and output trends, but the reporting does not break down the contribution of each state, sector or company.