ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated sector establishments grow 12.84% to 7.34 crore
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24 on 29 January 2025, showing establishments up 12.84% to 7.34 crore and GVA up 16.52%.
Summary
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the detailed report and unit-level data of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24 on 29 January 2025, covering October 2023 to September 2024. ASUSE 2023-24 found establishments in the unincorporated non-agricultural sector rose 12.84% to 7.34 crore from 6.50 crore, workers rose 10.01% to more than 12 crore and GVA grew 16.52% at current prices. Uttar Pradesh had the most establishments, followed by West Bengal and Maharashtra, while Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat led in GVA; the share of female workers rose to 28.12% from 25.63%.
Key facts
- Released
- 29 January 2025 (detailed report)
- Period
- October 2023 – September 2024
- Establishments
- 7.34 crore (+12.84%)
- Workers
- 12 crore+ (+10.01%)
- GVA growth
- 16.52% (current prices)
- Most establishments
- Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra
- Top GVA
- Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat
- Female workers
- 28.12% (25.63% in 2022-23)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to ASUSE 2023-24, which state had the highest number of unincorporated sector establishments?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh
PIB 2097316: Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of establishments, followed by West Bengal and Maharashtra.
By how much did the number of establishments in the unincorporated sector grow in ASUSE 2023-24 over 2022-23?
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Correct answer: B — 12.84%
PIB 2097316: establishments grew 12.84% (6.50 crore to 7.34 crore); workers grew 10.01% and GVA 16.52%.
Which state topped Gross Value Added in the unincorporated sector as per ASUSE 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra
PIB 2097316: the top three states in GVA were Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.