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NSO Launches First Survey of Incorporated Services Sector

  • 07 Apr 2026

On 6th April 2026, the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to strengthen data on India’s services economy.

Key Points

  • Objective
    • Build comprehensive database of services sector.
    • Support evidence-based policymaking.
  • Coverage
    • Incorporated enterprises (companies & LLPs).
    • Across all States and UTs.
    • Reference year: FY 2024–25.
  • Sectors Included
    • Trade, transport, hospitality.
    • IT, education, healthcare.
  • Scale of Survey
    • Covers over 1.21 lakh enterprises.
    • Among largest surveys of its kind.
  • Data Source & Method
    • Sampling based on GSTN database
    • Web-based data collection under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.
  • Importance of Services Sector
    • Contributes over 50% to India’s GDP.
    • Major source of employment.
  • •Statistical Framework
    • ASI (manufacturing sector).
    • ASUSE (unincorporated sector).
    • Completes non-agricultural data ecosystem.
  • •User Support
    • “Know Your Survey” guide released.
    • Includes FAQs and reporting guidelines.
  • Significance
    • Enhances quality and transparency of economic data.
    • Strengthens policy planning at national and state levels.