The Economic Times

Indias manufacturing output dominated by large factories, while smaller units lag behind

India's manufacturing sector is highly fragmented, with large factories significantly outpacing small units in productivity and output. While large establishments employ most industrial workers and generate high GVA, smaller units remain burdened with debt. The productivity gap is exacerbated by limited access to technology and training for smaller factories. Additionally, women workers constitute a small fraction of the overall workforce in manufacturing.