India small businesses add 7.5 million jobs in 2025 pushing unincorporated employment to 128.1 million

Digital adoption jumped as businesses leaned on the internet

Employment in India’s unincorporated sector climbed to 128.1 million in 2025, driven by small businesses adding 7.5 million new jobs. Services led the expansion, with trade and manufacturing also contributing. Gross value added rose alongside stronger rural performance. Businesses increasingly adopted digital tools, boosting reliance on internet-based operations, while average emoluments and labour productivity improved.