ASUSE was conducted by National Sample Survey Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- ASUSE covered unincorporated non-agricultural establishments pertaining to proprietorship, partnership (excluding Limited Liability Partnerships), Self-Help Groups (SHG), co-operatives, societies/trusts etc.
About Unincorporated Enterprise
- It is a producer unit which is not incorporated as a legal entity separate from the owner.
- The fixed and other assets used in unincorporated enterprises do not belong to the enterprises but to their owners.
- Enterprises as such cannot engage in transactions or contractual relationships with other economic units nor incur liabilities on their own behalf.
Key highlights of Survey (2022-23)
- Establishments in the sector grew by 5.88% (from 2021-22) to 6.50 crore, out of which about 55% belong to rural areas.
- Highest number of establishments are in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra.
- Gross Value Added (GVA) showed a 9.83% increase from 2021-22.
- Women entrepreneur led 54% of proprietary establishments in the Manufacturing sector.
- Rapid rate of digitization with a 7.2% increase in use of internet for entrepreneurial purpose.
- Improvement in credit availability showcased by increase in outstanding loan per establishment to Rs. 50,138 in 2022-23.
Significance of Unincorporated Enterprises
Challenges to Unincorporated Enterprises
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