Unincorporated non-agricultural establishments grew 16.69% YoY to 9.16 crore in Jan-Mar 2026.
Employment in the sector crossed 15 crore mark with 15.51% YoY growth, driven by 31.13% surge in services.
81% of establishments adopted digital payments and internet for business purposes, showing strong formalization trends.
Women constituted 29% of total workforce, with rural areas driving growth at 20.46% in establishments.