Often we keep hearing that the government made this announcement for MSMEs. Made that decision for MSME. Solved the problem of MSME traders. MSMEs contribute significantly to the country’s economy.
MSMEs play an important role in India’s GDP, we see and hear these words on television, radio and in newspapers. But do you know who is called MSME?
In this article, we will tell you what MSME is and what is the definition that classifies MSME.
What is MSME?
First of all, MSME Full Form – If you understand, then you will be able to know further. The full form of MSME is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
It is called micro, small and medium industries who have registered in MSME Portal, now known as Udyam Registration Portal.
If you want to understand more about MSME small and medium industries / business then read further.
MSME industry is a locally done industry. This type of industry can be easily operated even in less space with less people. There are mainly two types of MSME industry.
Manufacturing Industry
Service Industry (Service Sector)
Types of MSMEs
Manufacturing Enterprise – In the manufacturing industry, the work of making new things is done.
Service Enterprise – Service sector is mainly engaged in providing service. It is also known as the service sector. In this sector, the work of providing service to the people and various organizations is done.
What is the Manufacturing Industry?
Manufacturing means to manufacture something. Meaning when something is made it comes under construction.
Various types of useful products are manufactured under the manufacturing industry of MSMEs. For example, we are a bread making factory. Bread making factory is a clear example of the manufacturing industry of MSMEs.
Also Know: The New MSME Classification
Bread making factory does not require a lot of space to run. If a person wants, after taking permission from the district administration, he can set up a factory of bread, toast etc. in his house also.
In this way you have come to know what is called the manufacturing industry under MSME industry.
Let us now see what is called the service sector industry under the MSME industry.
MSME: What is the Service Sector Enterprises?
Meaning, when a person takes some amount as a fee for doing someone’s work, then it is called service sector enterprises.
Talking about the service industry under the MSME industry, the business of running a travel agency to running a restaurant, providing employees is known as the service sector. If you want to see it as an example, then you can understand it like this. When the bread making factory has finished manufacturing the bread and the bread is packaged, it is time to send the bread to the market.
So here the bread making factory contacts any truck, tempo running agency. A mini truck is hired on a monthly basis from that agency to transport the goods to the market by the bread making factory. In return, the agency of the mini truck is paid by the bread making agency. In this way you also understood the service sector after manufacturing.
MSME traders are being encouraged in many ways by the Central Government and the State Government. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector has a very important contribution in the development of the country.
Considering the contribution of the small scale sector, government banks as well as private sector non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are also providing business loans at low interest rates.
One important thing is that it is mandatory for the industry to have MSME registration to take advantage of the facilities run by the government. After understanding the types of MSMEs, let us now understand MSMEs according to size. This definition has also been fixed as per the MSMED Act 2006.
For information, let us tell you that the definition of MSME has been changed mainly 2 times. In 2006, the definition of MSME was fixed, which was about investment in the industry. After this, the definition of MSME was determined once again in 2018. The definition set in 2018 was based on annual turnover in the industry.
After this, due to the Covid epidemic in 2020, there has been a change in the definition of micro, small and medium industries in the lockdown. The important thing in the change in 2020 is that the same definition has been kept valid for the manufacturing and services sector.
The basis of the definition is the annual turnover of the industry. Let us give you information about all the definitions that have been determined so far. The definition of MSME as per the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Act 2006 is as follows:
Definition as per MSME Act 2006
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is called MSME in short form. According to the MSME Act made in 2006, the types of MSMEs have been determined, these types are as follows:
Definition set for manufacturing industries under MSME
Definition of micro industry: The industries in which machines costing up to Rs 25 lakh were installed, they were known as micro industries i.e. micro industries under MSME.
Definition of small scale industry: The industry in which machines costing from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 5 crore were installed, they were known as small scale industries i.e. small industries under MSME.
Definition of Medium Industry: The industry in which machines costing from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore were installed, they were known as medium industry i.e. medium size industry under MSME.
Definition set for service industries under MSME
Definition of micro industry: The service industry in which up to Rs 25 lakh has been spent in setting up or a total investment of Rs 25 lakh has been made, it was called micro industry in the service sector under MSME.
Definition of small scale industry: The service industry in which up to 50 lakh rupees has been spent in setting up or 50 lakh rupees has been invested in total, it was called small industry of the service sector under MSME.
Definition of medium industry: The service industry in which up to Rs 5 crore has been spent in setting up or a total investment of Rs 5 crore has been made, it was called medium industry i.e. medium industry of the service sector under MSME.
The definition of MSME was changed in 2018
In addition to this definition, the definition of MSME was done by the central government in 2018 according to the annual turnover in the industry. The government’s argument was that now industries should not be identified on the basis of size but on the basis of annual turnover. The following are the definitions based on turnover maintained in 2018:
Micro Industries: Industries with annual turnover of less than 5 crores were called micro ie small industries.
Small Scale Industries: Industries with annual turnover between 5 crores to 75 crores were called small scale industries.
Medium Industries: The industry with annual turnover between 75 crores to 250 crores was called medium industry.
The definition of MSME has changed in 2020
Launching the relief announcement package ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign in June 2020, as per the instructions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new definition of micro, small and medium industries. The following is the new definition of MSME:
| Enterprises | New Definition | Industry Category |
| micro industry | Industries with investment up to 1 crore and turnover up to 5 crores have been given the status of micro industries i.e. micro enterprise. | both manufacturing and service sectors. |
| small industry | Enterprises with investment up to 10 crores and turnover of 50 crores are considered as small units. | both manufacturing and service sectors |
| medium industry | Those with an investment of up to 30 crores and a turnover of 100 crores are considered as medium enterprises. | both manufacturing and service sectors |
Micro Industries List
- Home Cooler
- Making Fancy Jewelry
- Making Disposable Cup-plates
- Making Aluminum Utensils
- Making A Stretcher For Hospital Use
- Making A Current Meter Per Meter Or Voltmeter
- Car Headlight
- Make Cloth Bags
- Wallet And Handbag Making
- Spice Making
- Making Herbal Goods Like Soap, Oil Etc.
- Hand Made Chocolate
- Cookie And Biscuit Making (Parle Company Was Also Started Like This)
- Making And Selling Desi Butter, Ghee And Paneer
- Candle Making
- Making Toffee And Sugar Sweets
- Making Soda And Different Flavored Drinks
- Fruit Pulp Extraction & Sale
- Cloud Kitchen – Selling Food On Swiggy/Zomato
- Basket Making
- Leather Belt Shoe Making
- Shoe Polish
- Stowage
- Plate And Bowl Making
- Broom Making
- Making Traditional Medicines
- Making Paper Bags And Envelopes
How to register a business in MSME?
All the businesses that meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above, MSME registration can be done very easily. After MSME registration helps to get benefits of government schemes.
For MSME registration, you have to visit the website of MSME Registration. After visiting the website, you have to select the category in which you want to register your business, fill the registration form and submit the form after uploading the pdf file of the required documents.
Another way to register in MSME is through a Registered Chartered Accountant (CA) or a Registered Advocate.
Benefits to MSMEs
There are many benefits of MSME registration certificate, for small scales businesses:
- Bond-free loan facility from the bank
- Discount facility on license registration
- Relief in interest rate on overdraft
- payment protection
- Technology and quality enhancement
- Getting government facility in the marketing of the product
Bond-free loan facility from the bank
Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme (CGS) has been started by the government for small scale industries. Under this scheme, only new and old industries get MSME business loans quickly.
Discount facility on license registration
50 percent discount is provided on registration of MSME industries license.
Relief in interest rate on overdraft
It is ensured by the bank that the enterprises registered under MSME get at least 1% relief on interest in OD (Overdraft).
Payment protection
It has not been said that after the business loan of MSME registered enterprises is passed, in case of any delay in payment by the bank, the industries will get interest as per compound interest.
Technology and quality enhancement
The Government of India is implementing clean energy for MSME registered industries. Work is being done to increase the quality for better quality of the product.
Getting government facility in the marketing of the product
The central government is making efforts to get Indian products recognized at the international level. The industries are being given financial and medium assistance by the government to do marketing and branding of their products.
Is MSME loan available in India?
The answer to this question is – Absolutely yes. MSME loan is provided for micro, small and medium industries in our country. To get the loan, one has to apply for a loan to the bank with the detailed project report.
Important facts about MSMEs
MSME is called the backbone of the Indian economy.
The contribution of MSMEs to the development of the country can be understood from the fact that MSME alone contributes about 29 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
It is a huge medium of employment generation in the country.
According to an estimate, about 12 crore people of MSMEs are directly or indirectly employed.
The government is also making efforts for the development of MSMEs. That is why PM Mudra Yojana and Udyog Aadhar Yojana are being run.
Who are MSMEs?
The full form of MSMA is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. It is called micro, small and medium industries. In common language it is called small and medium size industry.
Micro, small and medium enterprise
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise is the small scale industry sector. India is formed in this industry sector. It is to be said that this sector is spread on a very wide scale. And more than 12 crore people have got employment in this sector. The Government has given definitions from time to time to identify SMSMEs. Read this article to know the definition of SMME.
What is MSME Registration?
Just like the name of a child is written in the school, in the same way the name of any industry is written in the MSME department, this is called MSME registration. In a way, it can be said that the owners of the industry give information to the government about what kind of industry they are running. An online portal has been created for this. Whose name is MSME Registration Portal.
MSME Registration Online Portal Government has launched for new small and medium business owners, who can help you to register your business with the help of your Aadhar card number.
What does MSME mean?
In common language, MSME means small and medium scale industry sector. MSME in official language means Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The MSME sector contributes about 29 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The MSME sector is the biggest source of employment in the country. DS Verma, executive director of the Indian Industries Association (Lucknow Chapter), says that the bread of more than 12 crore people is dependent on the MSME sector.
Which trades come under MSME?
All those businesses come in the MSME sector, in which there is an investment of up to 30 crores and a turnover of 100 crores. Let us tell you for information that both manufacturing and service sectors come under MSME and the criteria of both are same.
What is the business requirement for classification as a medium industry in MSMEs?
Because from this it decides which business is burdened and whose contribution is how much. So that when government assistance is provided, no one has to face any kind of problem.
Which industries come under MSME?
According to the government definition of MSME, businesses with an investment of up to Rs 30 crore and an annual turnover of up to Rs 100 crore come in the MSME industry sector.
When was MSME established?
The Ministry of MSME was established in 2007. Works under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
What are micro industries?
Industries with investment up to 1 crore and turnover up to 5 crores have been given the status of micro industries i.e. micro enterprise.
How to register in MSME?
It is easy to register in MSME. For this, one has to apply by visiting MSME Registration Portal.
What does registration number mean?
Registration number means a unique number. The registration number shows that you have given information about your action plan to the concerned organization or government.
How to take out loans for small scale industries?
Small scale industries are the medium industries of the MSME sector. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Business Loan Scheme is being operated by the government for MSMEs. Business loans can be obtained for small scale industries under Mudra Yojana. Apart from this, business loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh can be availed from the country’s leading banks.
