New Delhi, Sep 3
Both establishments and employment in India’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector have risen sharply in the January-March and April-June quarters of 2025 over the levels reported in the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises, 2023-24 annual estimates, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.
Employment in the unincorporated non-agricultural sector crossed the 13 crore mark for the first time in January-March 2025, reaching 13.13 crore—well above all previous ASUSE annual estimates, which had remained below 13 crore. It then eased to 12.86 crore in the April-June quarter. Employment estimates for the unincorporated sector in both quarters show a substantial increase over the ASUSE 2023-24 annual estimate of just over 12 crore workers, indicating a marked rise in overall employment levels in this sector, according to an official statement.
Women accounted for over 28 per cent of the workforce in both quarters, showcasing the sector’s importance as a driver of gender-inclusive growth and entrepreneurship. This is slightly higher than the same observed in ASUSE 2023-24.