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Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s top state for factory employment, accounting for 15% of the country’s total workforce in manufacturing units, according to the latest industry data. Maharashtra follows with 12.84%, while Gujarat secures third place with 12.62%. These states continue to drive India’s industrial growth, housing key manufacturing clusters.
Uttar Pradesh (8.04%) and Karnataka (6.58%) round out the top five, highlighting North and South India’s industrial contributions. Haryana (5.95%), Telangana (4.93%), and Punjab (4.55%) also maintain a significant presence in the sector.
West Bengal (4.10%) and Rajasthan (3.79%) rank ninth and tenth, showcasing the distribution of industrial employment across the country. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh (3.76%), Madhya Pradesh (2.36%), and Uttarakhand (2.24%) contribute to the growing manufacturing ecosystem.
On the lower end, Odisha (1.79%), Kerala (1.70%), and Chhattisgarh (1.59%) remain emerging hubs. Jharkhand (1.14%) and Bihar (0.73%) report the smallest shares, indicating potential for industrial development in these regions.
