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Micro, Small and Medium enterprises are the pillar of economic growth of the country. Often rightly termed as "the engine of growth", MSMEs have played a prominent role in the development of the country in terms of creating employment opportunities (biggest employer after agriculture sector), scaling manufacturing capabilities, curtailing regional disparities, balancing the distribution of wealth, and contributing to the GDP significantly.
The MSME desk at FICCI has always been proactive in terms of taking up issues of MSMEs with the respective authorities and works closely with the Ministry of MSME and the Office of Development Commissioner and other stake holders.
Micro, Small and Medium enterprises are the pillar of economic growth of the country. Often rightly termed as "the engine of growth", MSMEs have played a prominent role in the development of the country in terms of creating employment opportunities (biggest employer after agriculture sector), scaling manufacturing capabilities, curtailing regional disparities, balancing the distribution of wealth, and contributing to the GDP significantly. MSME Sector has provided many innovations to the country. MSMEs in the country are governed by the MSMED Act 2006. This act also covers the definition of MSMEs. Current criterion for the classification of MSMEs is on the basis of investment in Plant & Machinery and Equipment for defining MSMEs in Manufacturing and Service Sector units respectively. India has around 63 million MSMEs which employs around 111 million people contributing 28.77% to the GDP. Total contribution of MSMEs in country’s export is 45%. Despite all the glories, MSMEs face challenges in the area of Finance, Technology, Marketing, Compliance, etc. The Government of India has been taking various measures and initiatives to help MSMEs overcome their challenges which is providing further impetus towards their development and growth.
FICCI's Engagement
The MSME desk at FICCI has always been proactive in terms of taking up issues of MSMEs with the respective authorities and works closely with the Ministry of MSME and the Office of Development Commissioner and other stake holders. FICCI has an MSME Committee comprising of experts from all over the country which deliberates on areas that hinders the growth of the MSMEs and comes out with probable suggestions, recommendations for the Government. Besides, FICCI organizes Capacity Building programmes across the country to disseminate information and educate MSMEs about various trends, sectoral knowledge and skills. In December 2013 FICCI established the FICCI- Confederation of MSMEs (CMSME) which is an allied body under the umbrella of FICCI. FICCI-CMSME, as a pan India body, endeavors to play an active role as an aggregator for developing capabilities of especially Micro and Small enterprises in various aspects of their business and to connect them with mentors, incubators and accelerators.
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Hemant Seth
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Special sessions on the occasion of 9th AGM of FICCI-CMSME
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Dec
Press Release
MSMEs an important pillar of Indian economy; Govt taking steps to make them stronger and globally competitive: Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State for MSME, GoI
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FICCI-CMSME: Annual MSME Summit 2022- Pushing Sustainable MSME Growth in India and MSME Ecosystem Awards
Nov
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FICCI-CMSME Eighth Annual General Meeting: Special Session with Shri B.B. Swain, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India
May
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Webinar on Taking Indian Products Global
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FICCI-CMSME Seventh Annual General Meeting
Aug
Press Release
Digital transformation, access to finance will act as catalyst for India's development story: Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog
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Enabling MSME Growth Through Financial Inclusion
Jul
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Webinar on MSMEs Going Global: Apparel Exports to USA
Jun
Press Release
Govt identifying schemes to benefit the MSMEs in service sector: Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, GoI
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Invitational Virtual Roundtable on Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery of Indian MSMEs on the occasion of International MSME Day-2021
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Virtual Summit on Realizing Growth Aspirations of SMEs through Digitalization of R&D
May
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Press Release
Industry underlines serious impact of farmers' agitation on the economy: FICCI-CMSME
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Policy initiatives helping turbo-charge investments in Maharashtra; will benefit MSMEs and create Jobs: MoS for Industries, Govt of Maharashtra
Nov
Oct
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Online Launch Programme for Announcement of FICCI-CMSME & BAA Series of knowledge webinars for helping MSMEs Explore Global Market Opportunities
Sep
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Special Session with Shri Arvind Kumar Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India & Launch of FICCI-CMSME CONNECT Portal
Aug
Jul
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FICCI-CMSME-UNIDO Online Symposium on Reinvigorating MSMEs to Leverage the Domestic and Global Value Chains
Press Release
81% of eligible MSMEs in ECLGS are structurally strong: MD and CEO, TransUnion CIBIL
Jun
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FICCI-CMSME & EY Webinar on Facilitating MSMEs in Re-joining the Growth Path
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Revision in MSME definition will expand benefits to more units: FICCI
May
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FICCI-CMSME Online Training Session on Opening of Units amid CORONA Crisis: Implementation of MHA Guidelines
Apr
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FICCI-CMSME Webinar on COVID 19 - Meeting Financial Needs of MSMEs
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Webinar on Rewiring SME Business Model
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Webinar on COVID 19 - Government Interventions for Revival & Survival of Indian MSMEs and Way Forward
Mar
Press Release
Stakeholders welcome to pro-actively suggest upgradations to IBC Regulations: Dr M S Sahoo, Chairperson, IBBI
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Seminar on Facilitative Regime for MSMEs under IBC
Dec
Press Release
Government to look into GST related issues in MSME sector: Nitin Gadkari
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FICCI Workshop on Trade Finance for MSMEs
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CPSEs felicitated for their exemplary performance in procurement of goods & services from SC-ST Entrepreneurs
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Stakeholders Consultation Meeting under National SC/ST Hub - Creating Ecosystem for SC/ST Entrepreneurs
Jan
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Creating a Market and Developing a Supportive Ecosystem for the SC/ST Entrepreneurs: State Level Buyer Seller Meets in partnership with the Ministry of MSME
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FICCI, MSME Ministry to hold buyer-seller meets to create market and develop supportive ecosystem for the SC/ST entrepreneurs
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FICCI welcomes loan-restructuring window for MSMEs
Dec
Nov
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Gujarat encouraging SMEs and job creation in a big way: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
Oct
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Aug
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FICCI welcomes setting up of the GST council's panel for addressing MSME concerns
Jul
Jun
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Marching towards Inclusivity: An initiative by FICCI Stakeholders Meet for Development and Promotion of SC/ST Entrepreneurs
May
Press Release
Easing Norms for MSME Promoters in Bidding Under IBC Will Help in Speedy Resolution of Stressed Assets Cases: Rashesh Shah, President, FICCI
Apr
Mar
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Need for a national e-commerce policy: Commerce Secretary
Feb
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FICCI welcomes change in the criteria for MSME classification
Jan
Dec
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FICCI joins hand with CSCC to promote SC-ST entrepreneurs interest and growth
Nov
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Urgent need to recognize retail e-commerce exports as an industry
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Exploring Potential of E-Commerce for Retail Exports of Indian MSMES in Manufacturing Sector
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Launch of study: Exploring Potential of E-Commerce for Retail Exports of Indian MSMEs in Manufacturing Sector
Apr
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Study
Improving Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: A Review of Union and State Initiatives in India
Jul
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Mar
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Interactive Session with Mr. K K Jalan, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME)
Press Release
FICCI-Confederation of MSME applauds the new Framework by RBI for Revival and Rehabilitation of MSMEs
Jan
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MSME Ministry to introduce single-page registration form
Aug
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FICCI-Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises presents action agenda to Govt. for ease of doing business
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Dec
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'Adding muscle to your Business' - FICCI-CMSME workshop for MSMEs
Nov
Oct
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Interactive Session with Jeff Bezos, Founder & CEO, Amazon on Creating an enabling environment for SMEs in the digital economy
Aug
Study
FICCI-ISED report on 'MSME Definition in India: The Present State and the Imperatives'
Jul
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Mr Sanjay Bhatia, President, FICCI CMSME greets Hon’ble Minister for MSME, Mr Kalraj Mishra
Jun
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Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) seminar on 'MSME Prosperity'
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Seminar on MSME Prosperity
Dec
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Study
Unleashing the Potential Internet's Role in the Performance of India's Small and Medium Enterprises
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Entrepreneur India 2013
May
Press Release
India's MSMEs unable to make a dent in the global market; bogged down by regulatory compliances & lack of finance: FICCI-Grant Thornton Survey
Feb
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Opportunity to Get Free Advertisement on Facebook Page through FICCI Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for MSMEs
Jan
Dec
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Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for MSMEs
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Business Perception Study of Indian Industry with a Special Focus On Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Nov
Press Release
MSMEs call for rollout of GST, exchange rate correction to boost business growth: FICCI Study
Sep
Event
Opportunity to get Free Advertisement on Facebook page through FICCI Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for MSMEs
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FICCI-Customer Lab SME Scorecard initiative : An Exclusive Workshop on Managing Growth and Profitability of SME
Aug
Jun
Press Release
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), the least used ICT tool by SMEs: FICCI Study
Survey
Usage of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools by Indian SMEs and its impact on their business
Mar
Press Release
FICCI and Facebook announce partnership to help Indian SMEs harness the power of the social media
Feb
Nov
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Indian and Italian SMEs-a partnership for innovation: enhancing technology transfers, access to credit, cluster development and legal support
Sep
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MSME Financing: Challenges & Opportunities
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Design Sensitization Seminar on Light Engineering
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