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Informal Sector Productivity Varies Across Indian Cities, NDTV Profit Finds
✍️ NDTV Profit
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 09:38 PM
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NDTV Profit’s recent analysis shows that the productivity of informal sector workers differs significantly across major Indian cities, pointing to varied economic conditions and opportunities.
NDTV Profit’s latest study highlights stark differences in the productivity of informal sector workers across India’s urban landscape. While metropolitan hubs such as Mumbai and Delhi report higher output per worker, smaller cities and towns lag behind.
The report attributes these disparities to a mix of factors, including access to markets, availability of infrastructure, and the skill mix of the workforce. It notes that informal enterprises in larger cities benefit from better connectivity and a larger customer base.
With the informal sector employing a substantial portion of the workforce, the findings underscore the need for targeted policy interventions that can bridge the productivity gap and foster inclusive growth across all urban centers.
The report attributes these disparities to a mix of factors, including access to markets, availability of infrastructure, and the skill mix of the workforce. It notes that informal enterprises in larger cities benefit from better connectivity and a larger customer base.
With the informal sector employing a substantial portion of the workforce, the findings underscore the need for targeted policy interventions that can bridge the productivity gap and foster inclusive growth across all urban centers.