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India System Mapping — Shadow Economy Layer Date: 2026-04-21 (Asia/Bangkok) Mode: Observation only • Structural mapping • No prediction • No advice Scope Note: Structural observation of informal and shadow economic activity within India, including unregistered production, cash-based transactions, and interaction with formal systems System Context Shadow economy systems operate alongside formal economic structures, with activities not fully captured within official financial, regulatory, or statistical frameworks. These systems interact with labor markets, small-scale production, cash-based transactions, and informal business networks. The informal economic layer interacts with formal financial systems, digital infrastructure, and regulatory environments. Core Structure Informal Labor: Workforce participation outside formal employment structures Cash-Based Transactions: Economic activity conducted outside digital or formal banking systems Small-Sc...