

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 aims at facilitating the promotion, development and enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
The Act is operational from 2nd October 2006.
DEFINITION OF MICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES:
In accordance with the provision of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are classified in two categories:
a. Manufacturing Enterprises:
The enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production of goods pertaining to any industry specified in the first schedule to the industries (Development and regulation) Act, 1951). The Manufacturing Enterprise are defined in terms of investment in Plant & Machinery.
b. Service Enterprises:
The enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services and defined in terms of investment in equipment.
Revised Classification applicable w.e.f 1st July 2020 |
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Composite Criteria: Investment in Plant & Machinery/equipment and Annual Turnover |
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Classification |
Micro | Small |
Medium |
Manufacturing Enterprises and Enterprises rendering Services |
Investment in Plant and Machinery or Equipment: Not more than Rs.1 crore and Annual Turnover ; not more than Rs. 5 crore |
Investment in Plant and Machinery or Equipment: Not more than Rs.10 crore and Annual Turnover ; not more than Rs. 50 crore |
Investment in Plant and Machinery or Equipment: |