Big Factories Drive Most of India's Manufacturing Output
The Annual Survey of Industries shows big factories dominate India's manufacturing output. Factories producing over ₹500 crore contribute more than three-fifths of total value added, while smaller factories are many in number but add little. The survey gives a picture of how the sector is structured.
Context
Context: The Annual Survey of Industries is a yearly government survey of registered Indian factories, used to track output, jobs and investment. Policymakers use it to see whether growth comes from big firms or from many small units.