India's small businesses are booming. The number of unincorporated establishments grew by 16.7% to 9.2 crore in the January-March quarter. Rural areas led this expansion with a 20.5% increase. Employment also rose 15.5% to 151.7 million, driven by the services sector. Women's participation in the workforce increased. Digital adoption remains high among these businesses.

Unincorporated enterprises surged by 17% in early 2026, driven by significant rural economic growth and increased employment opportunities.

India's small businesses are booming. The number of unincorporated establishments grew by 16.7% to 9.2 crore in the January-March quarter. Rural areas led this expansion with a…

NEW DELHI: Jobs in the informal sector grew nearly 15% (yo-y), breaching the 15-crore mark for the first time in JanMarch 2026 from 13.1 crore in the same period last year, the…