Abstract

The paper analyses the performance and growth of the manufacturing sector of Maharashtra for the period 1998-1999 to 2009-2010 at aggregated and disaggregated levels. The state's share in the manufacturing sector of India has declined over this period. The overall growth rates of number of workers, output, value-added and capital are lower than those of India. Paper and paper products, chemicals, machinery and equipments, electrical instruments and automobiles are some of the major industries located within the state. The manufacturing sector uses more capital-intensive technique which is adversely affecting the employment growth.

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