Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25: factory output up 7.81%
Why in the news
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) results for 2024-25 on 30 September 2026, showing broad-based growth across the factory sector.
Key facts
- Industrial output increased 7.81% over 2023-24.
- Employment grew 7.19%, from 1.96 crore to 2.10 crore, adding over 14 lakh jobs.
- Gross Value Added (GVA) rose 9.59%, from Rs 2,458.3 thousand crore to Rs 2,694.2 thousand crore.
- Emoluments of workers climbed 12.08%; net profit rose 7.73%.
- The number of factories went from 2.60 lakh to 2.67 lakh (up 2.64%).
Top states by number of factories
| State | Factories |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 41,221 |
| Gujarat | 33,084 |
| Maharashtra | 27,379 |
By employment, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana together hold over 56% of manufacturing jobs. Basic metals, motor vehicles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food products give more than 45% of manufacturing GVA.
About the ASI
The ASI is the main source of industrial statistics for the organised factory sector, covering output, value added, employment, capital formation and related indicators. It is conducted by MoSPI.
Exam angle
- Note the conducting body: MoSPI.
- Remember the state ranking by factories: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra.
- Growth figures: output 7.81%, jobs 7.19%, emoluments 12.08%.