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SBI Research Maps India Labour Shift as Agriculture Falls and Big Firms Grow Jobs
India
Published on 8 May 2026
Big enterprises quietly employ far more than before
India’s labour market is changing shape, SBI Research says. Over 37 years, agriculture’s share of employment has eased by about 23%. Meanwhile, large enterprises employing more than 20 workers now account for 13.7% of the workforce, up from 10.8% in 2024, tied to a renewed manufacturing push. The report also flags regional gaps in conditions.
- Agriculture employment share fell about 23% over 37 years
- Large enterprises now employ 13.7% of workers, up from 10.8%
- Manufacturing momentum is linked to the shift in employment
- Regional disparities in labour conditions persist
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