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New MSME classification criteria announced in Union Budget 2025-26

Posted 03 Feb 2025

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Investment and Turnover limits for classification of all MSMEs to be enhanced to 2.5 and 2 times respectively.

  • This will help MSMEs to achieve higher efficiencies of scale, technological upgradation, and better access to capital.

Revision in classification criteria for MSMEs

Types of Enterprises

Changes in Investment Limit

Changes in Turnover Limit

Micro Enterprises

Rs 1 crore to Rs 2.5 crore

Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore

Small Enterprises

Rs 10 crore to Rs 25 crore

Rs 50 crore to Rs 100 crore

Medium Enterprises

Rs 50 crore to Rs 125 crore

Rs 250 crore to Rs 500 crore

Other Initiatives announced in Budget for MSME sector

  • Credit guarantee cover for micro and small enterprises enhanced from 5 crore to 10 crore. 
  • 10 lakh customized credit cards with 5 lakh limit for micro enterprises registered on Udyam portal to be introduced.
  • Export Promotion Mission to facilitate easy access to export credit and support MSMEs to tackle non-tariff measures in overseas markets.
  • New fund of funds of Rs. 10,000 crore to be set up for start-ups.

Significance of MSMEs for Indian Economy

  • Employment Generation: India has over one crore registered MSMEs, employing nearly 7.5 crore people.
  • Share in Manufacturing: MSMEs generate 36% of India’s total manufacturing.
  • Share in Exports: MSMEs are responsible for 45% of India's exports.
  • Tags :
  • MSMEs
  • MSME classification criteria
  • Budget 2025-26 initiatives for MSMEs
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