The National Statistical Office has launched its first annual survey focused on enterprises within the incorporated services sector.

The National Statistical Office has launched its first annual survey focused on enterprises within the incorporated services sector.

• This survey is being conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
• It covers businesses across all states and Union Territories of India.
• The process commenced in April, with the objective of creating a comprehensive database for the services sector.
• The reference period for data collection is the financial year 2024-25.
• More than 1.21 lakh companies are expected to be covered under this survey.
• The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) database is being utilized as the sampling framework.
• The initiative aims to enhance the availability and quality of data pertaining to incorporated service enterprises.
• An explanatory guide titled "Know Your Survey: A User Guide to the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises" has been released.
• This guide has been designed to facilitate users' understanding of the survey's methodology.
• It also seeks to foster greater transparency and public participation in the survey process.