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National Small Industry Day is observed in India every year on 30 August to recognise the role of small enterprises in employment, entrepreneurship and industrial growth.
The date traces back to 30 August 2000, when the Centre announced a comprehensive policy package for small scale industries covering credit, infrastructure, technology and marketing.
MSMEs contribute 31.1% of India's GDP, 35.4% of manufacturing output and 48.58% of exports, and employ more than 38.9 crore people.
Registrations on the Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform crossed 8.7 crore as of June 2026.
The 2026 observance follows the MSMED (Amendment) Act, 2026, published in the Gazette on 13 August 2026.
| Category | Investment in plant and machinery or equipment | Annual turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | Up to Rs 2.5 crore | Up to Rs 10 crore |
| Small | Up to Rs 25 crore | Up to Rs 100 crore |
| Medium | Up to Rs 125 crore | Up to Rs 500 crore |
Created the statutory definition of micro, small and medium enterprises covering both manufacturing and service units, and set up the delayed-payment dispute machinery.
Passed by the Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2026 and the Lok Sabha on 7 August 2026, and published in the Gazette on 13 August 2026. It gives permanence to the Udyam Registration Portal as a free, voluntary digital registration platform, provides for online dispute resolution, mandates TReDS-based invoice settlement in specified cases and introduces a graded penalty framework. Its provisions come into force on dates separately notified by the Central Government.
Raised the investment and turnover ceilings for all three categories so enterprises can grow without losing MSME benefits.
Comprehensive policy package for small scale industries announced; the date becomes Small Industry Day.
MSMED Act enacted, creating the micro, small and medium classification and a statutory framework for the sector.
Revised investment and turnover ceilings for micro, small and medium enterprises take effect.
MSMED (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by the Rajya Sabha and then the Lok Sabha.
The amendment is published in the Gazette as the MSMED (Amendment) Act, 2026.
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The free, voluntary, self-declaration based online registration for MSMEs, given statutory permanence by the MSMED (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Udyam Assist Platform registers informal micro enterprises.
Trade Receivables Discounting System, an RBI-regulated electronic platform on which MSMEs discount invoices raised on large buyers and get paid before the due date.
Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises, which provides collateral-free credit guarantees to lenders financing micro and small enterprises.