Date of Net Worth refers to reference date for the net-worth figure being used in appraisal, usually as per latest audited financials, provisional statements, CA certificate, or borrower declaration. In MSME underwriting, it is read as part of the financial assessment and is usually compared across periods, peers, banking conduct and management explanations. For example, the balance-sheet number should be read with audit notes, revaluation reserves, related-party balances and debt obligations before drawing a conclusion. It matters because the number can influence eligibility, limit sizing, repayment comfort, leverage view and early-warning assessment. The common mistake is to use it mechanically; seasonality, accounting treatment, one-off items and data mismatches can change the credit interpretation.