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Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2026
- 16 Dec 2025
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Draft Establishment Schedule (ESU) for the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2026 for public consultation.
Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE)
- About: ASUSE, a critical statistical tool, measures the operational and economic parameters of India’s vast unincorporated non-agricultural sector.
- The NSO has been conducting ASUSE annually since 2021–22.
- Comprehensive Data Coverage: ASUSE collects data on employment size, gross value added, emoluments, asset ownership, digital adoption (ICT usage), and loan status.
- It excludes agricultural and construction sectors, focusing on manufacturing, trade, and other services.
- Support for Policy Targets: The data aids key ministries like MSME, Textiles, and Labour in framing welfare schemes, credit access policies, and formalisation drives.
Unincorporated Non-Agricultural Sector
- Employment Contribution: The unincorporated sector employs a large share of India’s informal workforce, providing livelihoods to millions without formal contracts.
- As per previous NSSO surveys, over 90% of India's workforce is engaged in the informal sector, underscoring its socio-economic importance.
- Economic Linkages: These enterprises serve as suppliers of goods and services to the formal economy, supporting domestic value chains in manufacturing, trade, and services.
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