Introduction
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (‘MSMEs’), through a Notification[i], has amended the existing criteria for classifying enterprises as Micro, Small, and Medium under s. 7 of the MSME Development Act, 2006 (‘Act’). The amendments revise the threshold limits for investment in plant and machinery/equipment and turnover, effective from 01.04.2025.
Background
Earlier, the classification of MSMEs was based on investment and turnover thresholds as notified in the earlier Notification[ii]. Based on the recommendations of the Advisory Committee constituted under the Act, the Central Government has enhanced these thresholds to broaden MSME coverage and enable larger enterprises to avail MSME benefits.
Revised Classification Criteria
The following table summarizes the revised investment and turnover limits for MSMEs classification:
Our Analysis
The amendments to the earlier Notification, as outlined in the amended Notification, represent a significant policy shift aimed at broadening the scope of enterprises qualifying as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises under s. 7 of the Act. By enhancing the investment and turnover thresholds, the Central Government has aligned the classification criteria with prevailing economic conditions, inflationary trends, and evolving industry demands. This revision is expected to extend statutory benefits under various schemes, such as priority sector lending, tax concessions, and public procurement incentives, to a wider base of enterprises. The revised thresholds are also likely to improve the flow of institutional credit to mid-sized enterprises that were previously excluded from the MSME ambit, thereby reducing their reliance on high-cost informal financing.
Moreover, the broadened eligibility criteria necessitate focused outreach and capacity-building efforts to ensure that newly eligible enterprises are aware of, and able to access, the benefits under the Udyam registration framework.
However, enterprises seeking reclassification are required to update their Udyam Registration in a timely manner in accordance with the revised thresholds to remain compliant and continue to be eligible for benefits under the Act.
End Notes
[i] No. S.O. 1364(E) dated 21.03.2025.
[ii] No. S.O. 2119(E) dated 26.06.2020.
Authored by Onam Singhal, Chartered Accountant at Metalegal Advocates. The views expressed are personal and do not constitute legal opinions
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