The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) in April 2026, covering all States and Union Territories. ASISSE is designed as a new flagship statistical database for the incorporated services sector, which includes trade, transport, hospitality, information technology, education, health, finance and professional services, and today contributes more than half of India's GDP while generating millions of jobs. The survey will cover corporate entities in the services sector, that is, companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 and Limited Liability Partnerships registered under the LLP Act, 2008. It has a sample size of approximately 1.21 lakh enterprises and will provide key operational and economic indicators such as value added, labour costs, rental receipts, digital penetration and productivity for evidence-based policymaking. ASISSE fills a long-standing data gap because a comparable database already exists for the registered manufacturing sector through the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) and for unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises through the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE). Together, the three surveys will now provide a holistic view of the non-agricultural economy at state and industry level. MoSPI also released an explainer document, Know Your Survey: A User Guide to ASISSE, to improve awareness, transparency, ease of compliance and data quality, and has requested full cooperation from enterprises to ensure reliable estimates.
MoSPI Launches India's First Ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
MoSPI in April 2026 launched ASISSE, India's first Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises, covering a sample of 1.21 lakh corporate entities in sectors like trade, transport, IT, education and health across all States and UTs.
Key facts
- ASISSE launched by NSO under MoSPI in April 2026 as India's first annual services sector survey
- Covers all States and UTs with a sample of approximately 1.21 lakh enterprises
- Targets companies under Companies Act 1956/2013 and LLPs under LLP Act 2008 in trade, transport, IT, education, health, finance, hospitality etc.
- Fills data gap between ASI (registered manufacturing) and ASUSE (unincorporated non-agri enterprises)
- Services sector contributes more than 50 per cent of India's GDP
- MoSPI released Know Your Survey user guide to improve compliance and data quality
Mains angle
Q: Examine the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises launched by MoSPI in April 2026, its sample of 1.21 lakh enterprises, and its role in filling data gaps for India's services-led economy alongside ASI and ASUSE.
Answer (50 words):
MoSPI's National Statistics Office launched ASISSE in April 2026, India's first Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises, covering 1.21 lakh corporate entities and LLPs across trade, transport, IT, education and health. Together with the Annual Survey of Industries and ASUSE, it completes a holistic non-agricultural economic database for evidence-based policy.
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With reference to the first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) launched in April 2026, which of the following is correct?
ASISSE was launched by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in April 2026 as an annual survey. It covers companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 and LLPs under the LLP Act, 2008 in services like trade, transport, hospitality, IT, education, health, finance and professional services, across all States and UTs with a sample of about 1.21 lakh enterprises. It complements the ASI and ASUSE surveys rather than replacing them.
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Frequently asked questions
Which agency has launched ASISSE?
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched ASISSE from April 2026.
What is the sample size of ASISSE?
The survey will cover approximately 1.21 lakh incorporated services sector enterprises across all States and UTs.
What kind of entities will be surveyed?
Companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 and Limited Liability Partnerships registered under the LLP Act, 2008, operating in services like trade, transport, IT, education, health, hospitality and finance.
How does ASISSE fit with existing surveys?
It complements the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for registered manufacturing and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE), together giving a complete picture of the non-agricultural economy.
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