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Results of Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2023-24 released

Posted 26 Dec 2024

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It has been released by National Statistics Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) for the reference period October 2023 – September 2024.

About ASUSE

  • Objective: To measure various economic and operational characteristics of unincorporated non-agricultural establishments in manufacturing, trade and other services sector (excluding construction).
  • Purpose: Input for policymaking, supporting national accounts statistics & requirements of key ministries, data-driven decisions etc.

Key findings

  • Number of Establishments in the sector increased to 7.34 crore, representing a 12.84% growth from 2022-23.
    • Percentage of female-owned proprietary establishments increased to 26.2% from 22.9% in 2022-23, indicating an increase in female entrepreneurship.
  • Gross Value Added (GVA) contribution grew by 16.52% (at current price), driven by growth in other services sector.
  • Sector employed more than 12 crore workers and GVA per worker, which is a measure of labour productivity, increased by 5.62% (in current prices).
  • Percentage of establishments using internet have also grown to 26.7% from 21.1% in 2022-23, reflecting a strong trend toward digital adoption.

Significance of unincorporated non-agricultural sector

Contributes to employment generation & GDP; promotes entrepreneurship; backbone for incorporated sector by reinforcing its role in the domestic supply value chain etc.

About Unincorporated Sector Enterprise

  • A producer unit which is not incorporated as a legal entity separate from the owner.
  • Assets used in such enterprises do not belong to the enterprises but to the owners
  • They cannot engage in transactions or enter into contractual relationships with other economic units nor incur liabilities on their own behalf.
  • Owners are personally liable for any debts or obligations incurred in the course of production.
  • Tags :
  • Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
  • Unincorporated Sector Enterprises
  • Female Entrepreneurship
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