Company Law : Recent ROC orders confirm that failure to file MSME Form 1 is no longer treated as a minor lapse. Non-filing leads to adjudication...
Company Law : The case clarifies that MSME-1 filing is triggered when payments to MSME suppliers exceed the 45-day limit. It emphasizes that eve...
Company Law : Companies that settle all MSME dues within 45 days are not required to file MSME Form 1 under original provisions. The rule focuse...
Corporate Law : Businesses often face loan rejections due to poor credit profiles despite strong operations. The article explains how credit repai...
Corporate Law : NSIC registration allows eligible MSMEs to access government tenders without paying EMD and tender fees, strengthening procurement...
Corporate Law : A new digital credit model for MSMEs leverages data from sources like GST and ITRs for faster loan approvals, reducing paperwork a...
Company Law : Indian government outlines measures against companies not paying MSME dues, including mandatory reporting, penalties, SAMADHAAN po...
Goods and Services Tax : Govt introduces GST reforms to simplify compliance for MSMEs, including higher turnover limits, quarterly returns, and digital pay...
Corporate Law : Union Budget 2025-26 enhances MSME investment and turnover limits, increases credit guarantees, introduces new schemes for women a...
Finance : The Government outlines criteria and steps to improve MSME loan access, including collateral requirements, schemes, and credit fac...
Income Tax : The ITAT held that reversal of MSMED Act interest cannot be taxed if the provision was never claimed as a deduction. The matter wa...
Custom Duty : Delhi High Court orders release of a startup's goods held by Customs, citing an inexplicable delay and directing a review of polic...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises does require MSME to notif...
Corporate Law : Kerala HC holds that a retail plywood importer cannot claim delayed BIS compliance under QCO 2024, as MSME benefits are limited to...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court rules Limitation Act applies to MSMED arbitration but not conciliation, clarifying recovery of time-barred debts und...
Company Law : Repeated delays in filing MSME returns resulted in penalties reaching the statutory cap. The decision highlights strict enforcemen...
Company Law : MSME-1 filings delayed by over two years attracted the highest statutory penalties. The ruling signals strict enforcement where no...
DGFT : The government introduces 2.75% interest relief on pre- and post-shipment export credit, helping MSMEs access cheaper working capi...
Corporate Law : The Ministry of MSME mandates that all new delayed payment cases under the MSMED Act must be filed on the new MSME ODR Portal star...
Corporate Law : Companies must report delayed payments over 45 days to MSMEs in a half-yearly return to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under MS...
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector contributes significantly to the economic and social development of the country by fostering entrepreneurship, generating employment and by acting as ancillary to large industries. The government has prioritized this sector in recent years as they are considered crucial in achieving the objective of a $5 trillion economy by […]
MSME-I and Assessment of applicability of Notification S.O. 368(E) dated 22nd January, 2019 In exercise of powers conferred by Section 9 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises had vide Notification Dated 2nd November, 2018 directed all companies who get supplies of goods and services from micro […]
In the previous article [MSME Legal backdrops Series – Part II], we have gained knowledge about Chapter – I covering section 1 & 2 of MSMED Act, 2006. We have also discussed some important definitions viz. Supplier, Buyer, Enterprise, Goods etc. In this article, we will discuss about Chapter – II covering section 3 to […]
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have come out with notification no. [F. No. 21(5)/2019-P&G/Policy (Pt-IV)] dated 26th June 2020, wherein following new criteria of classification of enterprises and new registration procedures under MSMED Act,2006:- Classification Micro Enterprises Investment in Plant & Machinery or Equipment – Not more than 1 Crore Turnover- Not more […]
A micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) will now be known as Udyam as per the notification issued by the Ministry of MSME on 26 June 2020. The ministry has also come up with detailed criteria for the classification of MSMEs and the procedure for registration and the arrangements made by the ministry for facilitation in this […]
Following the Atmanirbhar scheme and for facilitating ease of doing business, Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), vide its Notification Dated 26.06.2020, notifies the new definition of MSME and new registration process known as – ‘Udyam Registration’ In that context, a new portal is introduced known as “UDYAM REGISTRATION PORTAL” which becomes […]
MSME enterprises are the backbone of any economy and are an engine of economic growth, promoting equitable development for all. Therefore, to support and promote MSMEs, the Government of India through various subsidies, schemes, and incentives promote MSMEs through the MSMED Act. To avail of the benefits under the MSMED Act from the Central or […]
The MSME Development Act, 2006 (‘MSMED Act’) strengthens the provisions relating to delayed payments to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (‘MSME’) by specifying the maximum credit period and higher penal interest if delayed beyond that period. If there is a delay in payment, companies will have to mention the reason for such delay in […]
In the previous article [MSME Legal backdrops Series – Part I], we have gained knowledge about what is MSME, difference between terms MSE and SSI, legal background of MSME, MSMED Act, 2006, purpose of MSMED Act etc. In this article, we will discuss about some of the important provisions of MSMED Act, 2006 along with […]
Ministry of Finance, Government of India, with a view to provide several benefits and to create large number of employment opportunities within India, announced various relief measures especially for the MSMEs (vis-à-vis Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises). To achieve this dream of creating lot more employment in India, it was felt necessary to widen the […]
