MSME stands for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. MSME plays a pivotal role in the growth of Indian economy which is majorly dependent upon agriculture and small business. MSME being the backbone of the economy is highly supported by the government. The government of India provides various subsidies, schemes & incentives to MSME’s through Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act.
To avail various benefits, incentives, schemes, and subsidies granted by the government to MSME, entrepreneurs need to register themselves as MSME under MSMED Act. The registration is called MSME/SSI/Udyog Aadhar Registration.
MSME are classified into 2 classes- Manufacturing and Service Enterprises. The limit for investment in plant and machinery / equipment for manufacturing / service enterprises are as under:
| Type of Enterprise |
Manufacturing Enterprises |
Service Enterprises |
|
Investment in Plant & Machinery |
| Micro Enterprises |
Does not exceed 25 lakhs |
Does not exceed 10 lakhs |
| Small Enterprises |
More than 25 lakhs but does not exceed 5 crores |
More than 10 lakhs but does not exceed 2 crores |
| Medium Enterprises |
More than 5 crores but does not exceed 10 crores |
More than 2 crores but does not exceed 5 crores |
Benefits of MSME Registration
- Easy access to credit
- Cheaper bank loans
- Tax Exemptions
- Opportunities to participate in exhibitions abroad
- Capital Investment subsidies
- Power tariff subsidies
- Priority sector lending