India's SMEs and MSMEs, vital for economic growth and jobs, are anticipating the Union Budget 2025 with key demands. They face challenges like geopolitical uncertainty, reduced government spending, and sluggish manufacturing. To thrive, they seek improved access to affordable credit, enhanced skill development programmes, tax incentives, and integrated infrastructure support.
As the Union Budget approaches, the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) - the backbone of India's economic growth and employment generation are pinning their hopes on strategic reforms to overcome current challenges and drive future growth.
Challenges Faced by SMEs and MSMEs
According to industry experts, the sector is grappling with challenges like:
Geopolitical uncertainties.
Reduced capital spending by the government.
Poor export perfo
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FAQ :
SMEs and MSMEs are currently grappling with geopolitical uncertainties, reduced government capital spending, poor export performance, and sluggish growth in the manufacturing sector.
They are looking for improved access to affordable credit, with suggestions for allocating additional funds to boost credit flow and enhancing credit guarantees, similar to the CGTMSE.
Industry bodies have proposed the establishment of dedicated MSME universities focused on entrepreneurship training and skill development to enhance workforce productivity.
They are seeking tax breaks and subsidies, particularly on capital expenditures, to provide a financial cushion for investment in growth and innovation.
ASSOCHAM has recommended the development of integrated MSME townships which would include common testing and R&D centres, financial institutions, common service providers, and housing facilities.