Overview: The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has officially notified the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2025-26, establishing a mandatory statistical data collection process for India’s organised manufacturing sector. Covering activities ranging from repair services and gas/water supply to cold storage, this survey enables the government to analyse the industrial structure and growth. For factory owners and managers, this is a vital statutory requirement.
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has officially launched the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2025-26, marking a pivotal update for India’s organised manufacturing sector. Following the release of Notification S.O. 4627 (E), dated 21st August 2026, and published in the Gazette on 24th August, the government has set the stage for a comprehensive data collection exercise that spans manufacturing processes, repair services, and cold storage infrastructure.
This survey is essential to the government’s industrial planning. By capturing granular data on assets, liabilities, and labour metrics, authorities aim to map the structural health of India’s industrial landscape. For business owners and managers, this notification signifies a clear call to action: ensure your payroll, tax registers, and financial records are audit-ready, as authorities are now empowered to conduct direct premises inspections to verify statutory compliance.
Under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008, businesses must ensure all financial and operational records are audit-ready, as authorities are now empowered to conduct premises inspections.
What is Required and Why?
The ASI covers the entire organised manufacturing sector, requiring detailed information such as input costs (both indigenous and imported), product output, distributive expenses, absenteeism, labour turnover, and total man-hours worked. The government uses this data to assess industrial productivity, map structural economic shifts, and formulate evidence-based policy to support sectoral growth.
How it Works
The Ministry has appointed Statistics Officers across all geographical jurisdictions. The process commences with the issuance of a formal notice. While mandatory, the Statistics Officer may provide facilities for furnishing returns via a web-based portal. These officers are authorised to verify the information provided against business records—such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and payroll registers—at the unit’s premises.
Mandatory Compliances
- Deadline Adherence: Informants must provide returns by the specific dates stipulated in the notices served.
- Record Integrity: Maintain updated financial and labour registers, as these are subject to direct inspection.
- Verification Protocols: Ensure you always verify the identity and letter of authorisation of any official visiting your premises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this survey voluntary?
Can an order be contested?
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