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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

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Micro, Small and Medium enterprises are the pillar of economic growth of the country. Often rightly termed as "the engine of growth", MSMEs have played a prominent role in the development of the country in terms of creating employment opportunities (biggest employer after agriculture sector), scaling manufacturing capabilities, curtailing regional disparities, balancing the distribution of wealth, and contributing to the GDP significantly.


The MSME desk at FICCI has always been proactive in terms of taking up issues of MSMEs with the respective authorities and works closely with the Ministry of MSME and the Office of Development Commissioner and other stake holders.


The MSME desk at FICCI has always been proactive in terms of taking up issues of MSMEs with the respective authorities and works closely with the Ministry of MSME and the Office of Development Commissioner and other stake holders. FICCI has an MSME Committee comprising of experts from all over the country which deliberates on areas that hinders the growth of the MSMEs and comes out with probable suggestions, recommendations for the Government. Besides, FICCI organizes Capacity Building programmes across the country to disseminate information and educate MSMEs about various trends, sectoral knowledge and skills. In December 2013 FICCI established the FICCI- Confederation of MSMEs (CMSME) which is an allied body under the umbrella of FICCI. FICCI-CMSME, as a pan India body, endeavors to play an active role as an aggregator for developing capabilities of especially Micro and Small enterprises in various aspects of their business and to connect them with mentors, incubators and accelerators.
Micro, Small and Medium enterprises are the pillar of economic growth of the country. Often rightly termed as "the engine of growth", MSMEs have played a prominent role in the development of the country in terms of creating employment opportunities (biggest employer after agriculture sector), scaling manufacturing capabilities, curtailing regional disparities, balancing the distribution of wealth, and contributing to the GDP significantly. MSME Sector has provided many innovations to the country. MSMEs in the country are governed by the MSMED Act 2006. This act also covers the definition of MSMEs. Current criterion for the classification of MSMEs is on the basis of investment in Plant & Machinery and Equipment for defining MSMEs in Manufacturing and Service Sector units respectively. India has around 63 million MSMEs which employs around 111 million people contributing 28.77% to the GDP. Total contribution of MSMEs in country’s export is 45%. Despite all the glories, MSMEs face challenges in the area of Finance, Technology, Marketing, Compliance, etc. The Government of India has been taking various measures and initiatives to help MSMEs overcome their challenges which is providing further impetus towards their development and growth.


2025
Apr
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Journey to Sustainable Vetiver Farming and Processing

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Jan
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FICCI-CMSME Business Mission to Bahrain

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2024
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3rd FICCI International Fragrance Business Summit 2024

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Sep
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10th FICCI-CMSME National Conference 2024

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Aug
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Webinar on Transunion CIBIL Guiding Business Growth Of MSMEs & Scale up your Business Profitability and Growth

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Jul
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Journey to Sustainable Jasmine Cultivation and Processing: Farmers, Scientists, and Processors Awareness Meet and Capacity Building

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2023
Oct
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FICCI Study:FICCI Report on SMEs in India

FICCI Report on SMEs in India

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Sep
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Special sessions on the occasion of 9th AGM of FICCI-CMSME

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2022
Dec
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MSMEs an important pillar of Indian economy; Govt taking steps to make them stronger and globally competitive: Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State for MSME, GoI

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FICCI-CMSME: Annual MSME Summit 2022- Pushing Sustainable MSME Growth in India and MSME Ecosystem Awards

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Nov
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Virtual SCO MSME Confluence: Marching towards Growth

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Sep
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FICCI-CMSME Eighth Annual General Meeting: Special Session with Shri B.B. Swain, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

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Apr
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Webinar on Taking Indian Products Global

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2021
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India Mekong Networking Series- Fostering Textile Trade Across Borders

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Sep
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FICCI-CMSME Seventh Annual General Meeting

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Aug
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Digital transformation, access to finance will act as catalyst for India's development story: Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog

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Enabling MSME Growth Through Financial Inclusion

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India Mekong - SME Internationlization Program

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Jul
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Webinar on MSMEs Going Global: Apparel Exports to USA

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Jun
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Govt identifying schemes to benefit the MSMEs in service sector: Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, GoI

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Invitational Virtual Roundtable on Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery of Indian MSMEs on the occasion of International MSME Day-2021

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Virtual Summit on Realizing Growth Aspirations of SMEs through Digitalization of R&D

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2020
Dec
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Industry underlines serious impact of farmers' agitation on the economy: FICCI-CMSME

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Policy initiatives helping turbo-charge investments in Maharashtra; will benefit MSMEs and create Jobs: MoS for Industries, Govt of Maharashtra

Oct
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Online Launch Programme for Announcement of FICCI-CMSME & BAA Series of knowledge webinars for helping MSMEs Explore Global Market Opportunities

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Sep
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Special Session with Shri Arvind Kumar Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India & Launch of FICCI-CMSME CONNECT Portal

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Jul
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FICCI-CMSME-UNIDO Online Symposium on Reinvigorating MSMEs to Leverage the Domestic and Global Value Chains

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Press Release

81% of eligible MSMEs in ECLGS are structurally strong: MD and CEO, TransUnion CIBIL

Jun
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FICCI-CMSME & EY Webinar on Facilitating MSMEs in Re-joining the Growth Path

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Press Release

Revision in MSME definition will expand benefits to more units: FICCI

May
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FICCI-CMSME Online Training Session on Opening of Units amid CORONA Crisis: Implementation of MHA Guidelines

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Apr
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FICCI-CMSME Webinar on COVID 19 - Meeting Financial Needs of MSMEs

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Webinar on Rewiring SME Business Model

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Webinar on COVID 19 - Government Interventions for Revival & Survival of Indian MSMEs and Way Forward

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Mar
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Stakeholders welcome to pro-actively suggest upgradations to IBC Regulations: Dr M S Sahoo, Chairperson, IBBI

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Seminar on Facilitative Regime for MSMEs under IBC

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2019
Dec
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Government to look into GST related issues in MSME sector: Nitin Gadkari

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Summit on MSME Ecosystem: Connecting Dots & Bridging Gaps

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Sep
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Session on GST for MSMEs: Decoding Latest Compliance Norms

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Jun
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FICCI Workshop on Trade Finance for MSMEs

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Mar
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Business Meeting with SME Delegation from Thailand

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Feb
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Technology Support and Outreach Programme

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Press Release

CPSEs felicitated for their exemplary performance in procurement of goods & services from SC-ST Entrepreneurs

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Stakeholders Consultation Meeting under National SC/ST Hub - Creating Ecosystem for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

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Jan
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FICCI Events: (L to R): Mr. Ruban Hobday, Head, FICCI TNSC, Mr M Nandakumar, Convener, Energy Panel, FICCI TNSC & Managing Director, EDAC Engineering, Dr. Rajendra Kumar I.A.S., Principal Secretary/Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce, Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, Mr. T. Venkateswaran, Zonal Head South – III, The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC Ltd), Mr. Krishna Rajaraman, Business Head – iDigital (Digital Banking Technologies), Intellect Design Arena Ltd.

Creating a Market and Developing a Supportive Ecosystem for the SC/ST Entrepreneurs: State Level Buyer Seller Meets in partnership with the Ministry of MSME

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FICCI, MSME Ministry to hold buyer-seller meets to create market and develop supportive ecosystem for the SC/ST entrepreneurs

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FICCI welcomes loan-restructuring window for MSMEs

2018
Nov
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Gujarat encouraging SMEs and job creation in a big way: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Sep
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Session on Disruptive Technologies in MSME Sector

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Aug
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FICCI welcomes setting up of the GST council's panel for addressing MSME concerns

Jul
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National Trade Conclave "Taking Khadi: Local to Global"

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Jun
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Marching towards Inclusivity: An initiative by FICCI Stakeholders Meet for Development and Promotion of SC/ST Entrepreneurs

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May
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Easing Norms for MSME Promoters in Bidding Under IBC Will Help in Speedy Resolution of Stressed Assets Cases: Rashesh Shah, President, FICCI

Mar
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Need for a national e-commerce policy: Commerce Secretary

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Going Global through E-Commerce Marketplace

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Interactive Workshop on Going Global through E-commerce Marketplace

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Feb
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FICCI welcomes change in the criteria for MSME classification

2017
Dec
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FICCI joins hand with CSCC to promote SC-ST entrepreneurs interest and growth

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FICCI signs MoU with Center for the Study of Caste and Capitalism (CSCC)

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May
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Urgent need to recognize retail e-commerce exports as an industry

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FICCI Study:Exploring Potential of E-Commerce for Retail Exports of Indian MSMES in Manufacturing Sector

Exploring Potential of E-Commerce for Retail Exports of Indian MSMES in Manufacturing Sector

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Launch of study: Exploring Potential of E-Commerce for Retail Exports of Indian MSMEs in Manufacturing Sector

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Apr
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India-Malaysia Business Forum

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2016
Sep
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FICCI Study:Improving Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: A Review of Union and State Initiatives in India

Improving Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: A Review of Union and State Initiatives in India

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MSME Summit 2016 'Propelling MSME Growth: Ways & Means'

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FICCI-CMSME 2nd Annual General Meeting 2016

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Apr
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FICCI-CMSME: Liability Insurance Workshop

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Mar
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Interactive Session with Mr. K K Jalan, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME)

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Press Release

FICCI-Confederation of MSME applauds the new Framework by RBI for Revival and Rehabilitation of MSMEs

2015
Dec
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FICCI Events: FICCI delegation meeting with HE Ms Khemmani Pholsena, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Lao PDR

FICCI-CMSME: Multi-Sectoral Business Delegation to Cambodia and Lao PDR

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Sep
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MSME Ministry to introduce single-page registration form

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MSME Summit 2015 - “Make in India: MSME Perspective”

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Jul
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FICCI-Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises presents action agenda to Govt. for ease of doing business

2014
Dec
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'Adding muscle to your Business' - FICCI-CMSME workshop for MSMEs

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Oct
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Interactive Session with Jeff Bezos, Founder & CEO, Amazon on Creating an enabling environment for SMEs in the digital economy

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Aug
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FICCI Study:FICCI-ISED report on 'MSME Definition in India: The Present State and the Imperatives'

FICCI-ISED report on 'MSME Definition in India: The Present State and the Imperatives'

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FICCI Study:FICCI-Nathan report on Nurturing Entrepreneurship in India

FICCI-Nathan report on Nurturing Entrepreneurship in India

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FICCI Study:FICCI-ACDS report on New Age Technologies for Business Development and Ease

FICCI-ACDS report on New Age Technologies for Business Development and Ease

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FICCI Study:FICCI-EY report on Challenges in growing market linkage: Indian MSMEs' perspective

FICCI-EY report on Challenges in growing market linkage: Indian MSMEs' perspective

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MSME Summit 2014

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Jul
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FICCI Events: Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, President, FICCI-CMSME calling on the Hon’ble Minister Shri Kalraj Mishra, Ministry of MSME. Also seen Ms. Vinita Sethi, Secretary, FICCI-CMSME

Mr Sanjay Bhatia, President, FICCI CMSME greets Hon’ble Minister for MSME, Mr Kalraj Mishra

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FICCI-CMSME and IDBI workshop on MSME Financing

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Jun
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Seminar on MSME Prosperity

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May
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FICCI Events: Call on meeting with Dr. Gerhard Eschenbaum, Director of International Business Division, Dusseldorf Chamber of Commerce, Germany. (L-R) Dr. Gerhard Eschenbaum; Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, President, FICCI CMSME and Managing Director, Hindustan Tin Works Limited; Ms Katrin Lange, Dusseldorf Chamber of Commerce, Germany and Mr. Hemant Seth, Treasurer, FICCI CMSME and Additional Director, FICCI.

FICCI CMSME Delegation at INTERPACK-2014

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Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) seminar on 'MSME Prosperity'

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Apr
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FICCI-CMSME Seminar on MSME Prosperity

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Feb
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Seminar on MSME Prosperity

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2013
Dec
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Launch of FICCI-Confederation of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CMSME)

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Oct
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Round Table with MSME Associations

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Jul
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India SME Heroes Challenge and Release of report on the Internet's Impact on SMEs

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FICCI Study:Unleashing the Potential Internet's Role in the Performance of India's Small and Medium Enterprises

Unleashing the Potential Internet's Role in the Performance of India's Small and Medium Enterprises

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Entrepreneur India 2013

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May
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FICCI Study:Integrating MSMEs with the Global Value Chain

Integrating MSMEs with the Global Value Chain

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FICCI Study:Business Model of Service Delivery and MSME Analysis of select cases in India

Business Model of Service Delivery and MSME Analysis of select cases in India

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FICCI MSME Summit 2013-Theme: 'Integrating MSMEs with the Global Value Chain'

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Press Release

India's MSMEs unable to make a dent in the global market; bogged down by regulatory compliances & lack of finance: FICCI-Grant Thornton Survey

Feb
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Opportunity to Get Free Advertisement on Facebook Page through FICCI Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for MSMEs

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Jan
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FICCI Events: Mr. Sanjay Dubey (IAS), Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Finance Corporation (MPFC) delivering the Keynote Address

Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for MSMEs

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2012
Dec
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Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for MSMEs

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Technology & Technology Financing for MSMEs

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FICCI Study:Business Perception Study of  Indian Industry with a Special Focus On Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Business Perception Study of Indian Industry with a Special Focus On Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

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Nov
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MSMEs call for rollout of GST, exchange rate correction to boost business growth: FICCI Study

Sep
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Opportunity to get Free Advertisement on Facebook page through FICCI Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for MSMEs

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FICCI-Customer Lab SME Scorecard initiative : An Exclusive Workshop on Managing Growth and Profitability of SME

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Aug
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FICCI: Seminar on Technology and Technology Financing for Msmes

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Jun
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), the least used ICT tool by SMEs: FICCI Study

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Usage of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools by Indian SMEs and its impact on their business

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FICCI MSME Delegation to SMIDEX 2012 and ASEAN-India SME Conference

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Mar
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FICCI and Facebook announce partnership to help Indian SMEs harness the power of the social media

Feb
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FICCI Study:Innovation Readiness of Indian SMEs: Issues and Challenges

Innovation Readiness of Indian SMEs: Issues and Challenges

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FICCI MSME Summit 2012

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2011
Nov
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MSME Financing : Challenges & Opportunities

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Indian and Italian SMEs-a partnership for innovation: enhancing technology transfers, access to credit, cluster development and legal support

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Sep
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MSME Financing: Challenges & Opportunities

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Design Sensitization Seminar on Light Engineering

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Aug
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FICCI Events: Launch of ISED MSME Report 2011

Conference on Financing SMEs- Towards Global Competitiveness

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Jul
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Conference on Financing SMEs- Towards Global Competitiveness

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Design Awareness Seminar on Auto Engineering

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May
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Design Awareness Seminar on Auto components and Electrical Control Panel

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Design Awareness Seminar on Hand Tool

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Feb
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FICCI Study:Vision 2020: Implications for MSMEs

Vision 2020: Implications for MSMEs

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FICCI MSMEs Summit 2011

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2010
Nov
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"Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs" India-Netherlands Co-operation for SMEs

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2009
Jul
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Global SMEs Summit: Business Partnership Meet - 2009

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