Definition of MSMEs in India
Currently, MSMEs are defined under the Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. The Act classifies them as micro,
small and medium enterprises based on: (i) investment in plant and machinery
for enterprises engaged in manufacturing or production of goods, and (ii)
investment in equipment for enterprises providing services. As per the Cabinet
approval, the investment limits will be revised upwards and annual turnover of
the enterprise will be used as additional criteria for the classification of
MSMEs (Table 1).