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Date:April 5, 2023
What is Micro Enterprises in MSME Act?
MSME Law Notes by NB Associates
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act, 2006 of India defines Micro Enterprises as the type of enterprises engaged in the manufacture, production, processing or preservation of goods, and whose investment in plant and machinery does not exceed Rs. 1 crore.
As per the Act, the classification of MSMEs is based on the investment made in plant and machinery or equipment, and the annual turnover of the enterprise. The classification of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is as follows:
1. Micro Enterprises – An enterprise where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed Rs. 1 crore and the annual turnover does not exceed Rs. 5 crore.
2. Small Enterprises – An enterprise where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment is more than Rs. 1 crore but does not exceed Rs. 10 crore, and the annual turnover does not exceed Rs. 50 crore.
3. Medium Enterprises – An enterprise where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment is more than Rs. 10 crore but does not exceed Rs. 50 crore, and the annual turnover does not exceed Rs. 250 crore.
The MSME Act provides various incentives and benefits to the MSME sector, including preferential treatment in procurement, credit facilities, technology up-gradation, and other forms of support to promote the growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises in the country.
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