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Unregistered sector booms in 2025 growing 8 percent and adding 74 52 lakh jobs
Economy
Published on 6 May 2026
Unincorporated firms hiring fast without formal registration
A government survey on unincorporated sector enterprises shows unregistered businesses expanded by about 8% in 2025, adding 74.52 lakh jobs. The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) tracks enterprises in manufacturing, trade, and services (excluding construction) and collects data on operations and economic characteristics to support policymaking.
- ASUSE finds unregistered enterprises grew about 8% in 2025
- The sector reportedly added 74.52 lakh jobs
- Coverage includes manufacturing, trade, and services excluding construction
- Survey data supports policy decisions for the unincorporated economy
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