District-Level Unincorporated Sector Estimates Out: ASUSE 2025
Why in the news
In September 2026 the NSO published, for the first time, district-wise figures for India’s unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises, replacing the earlier state-level view.
Key facts
- Released by: NSO under MoSPI.
- Basis: ASUSE 2025, with a survey period of January to December 2025.
- Novelty: district estimates are more granular than state estimates.
Leading district in each state
| State | Top district | Share (per cent) |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | Rangareddy | 23.53 |
| Gujarat | Surat | 19.43 |
| West Bengal | North 24 Parganas | 15.99 |
| Punjab | Ludhiana | 14.74 |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru (Urban) | 12.83 |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 12.38 |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur | 11.70 |
| Maharashtra | Pune | 9.14 |
| Bihar | Patna | 8.23 |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 7.13 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj | 5.77 |
What counts as unincorporated
- Small shops, street vendors and repair businesses.
- Small manufacturing units and restaurants.
- Household enterprises and other small trading or service units.
Key terms
- ASUSE: Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises.
- GVA: Gross Value Added.
- Non-agricultural sector: activity other than crops, animal husbandry, forestry and fishing.
Significance
District estimates reveal which districts contribute most, which a state-level picture could not show.
Exam angle
- Source survey: ASUSE 2025 (January-December 2025).
- Top district: Rangareddy, 23.53 per cent (Telangana).
- Nodal ministry: MoSPI; agency: NSO.
- Definition: not registered as a company under the Companies Act.