India’s formal job sector is experiencing significant growth, with forecasts pointing towards a remarkable 14.5 million net additions in fiscal year 2024-25, surpassing previous records. Despite a slight decline in new EPFO registrations, believed to be linked to the absence of incentives, the surge in formalization propelled by wage digitization is driving this employment expansion. The government’s proactive measures such as employment-linked incentives are anticipated to provide a further fillip to establishment registrations, enhancing the overall job market scenario in the country.