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MSME Definitions Revised: Higher Limits, Wider Benefits

4 April 20251 min read
ECONOMYMSME DefinitionsRevised: HigherLimits, WiderBenefits4 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Union government revised how micro, small and medium enterprises are defined, lifting the plant-and-machinery investment and turnover ceilings.

Key facts

  • Many medium enterprises now fall in the small category.
  • Under the MSMED Act, 2006, only micro and small firms could use the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs).
  • More firms can now pursue arbitration, conciliation and mediation for late payments.
  • Public Procurement Policy: ministries and PSUs buy at least 25% from micro and small units.

Samadhaan snapshot

MeasureValue
Pending dues₹28,398 crore
Cases resolved50,507 (₹8,740 crore)

Significance

Budget 2025-26 said wider definitions would help scale, technology upgrades and capital access.

Exam angle

  • Dispute bodies: MSEFCs; portal: Samadhaan; marketplace: GeM.

Test yourself

1. Under the Public Procurement Policy, what minimum share of needs must ministries and PSUs source from micro and small enterprises?

At least 25% must be bought from micro and small enterprises.

2. Which Act's definitions of micro, small and medium enterprises were amended by the 21 March notification?

The notification amended MSME definitions under the MSMED Act, 2006 framework.

3. Which bodies provide arbitration, conciliation and mediation for MSME delayed-payment disputes?

MSEFCs handle delayed-payment disputes; the new definitions widen access to them.

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