ENA Economy 2025-11-26 12:59:37 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 26 (KNN)</strong> Employment in Indias unincorporated sector reached 12.9 crore in July-September, holding steady from the previous quarter, according to the National Statistical Offices (NSO) latest bulletin.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The number of establishments increased from 7.9 crore during April-June to nearly 8 crore in the July-September period, indicating expansion in economic activity, reported TOI.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Working owners continued to form the largest share of the workforce at around 60 per cent. The share of hired workers rose from 24.4 per cent in the April-June quarter to 25.9 per cent in the latest period. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Urban employment showed notable growth, with the workforce rising from 6.61 crore to 6.9 crore, signalling stronger labour absorption in city-based enterprises.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While the total number of establishments grew by 5.3 per cent, the workforce expanded by 7.2 per cent. Women accounted for 28.7 per cent of total employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Digital adoption showed a steady upward trend, with internet usage among establishments increasing to nearly 39 per cent from 36 per cent in the previous quarter. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The survey also recorded a rise in the share of firms reporting some form of registration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 44202 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/employment-stable-at-129-crore-unincorporated-sector-employment-holds-steady-nso-data 2025-11-26 12:59:37 knnindia.co.in