Book Description
MSMEs (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) are growth engines which accelerate the economic growth of the economies. World Bank (2022) states that MSMEs represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment. Registered or Formal SMEs contribute up to 40% of national income (GDP), creating 7 out of 10 formal jobs in emerging economies. World Bank also estimates that 60 crores of employment are required by 2030 for the growing global workforce; hence, S.M.E. development has gained high priority for many Governments across the globe (https: www.worldbank.org/en/topic/smefinance)._ MSME play a significant role in India growing to a$ five trillion economy by 2026-27. It is crucial in highly labour-intensive developing economy like India. It provides ample employment opportunities ·at comparatively lower capital costs. It helps in the industrialisation of rural & backward areas, thereby reducing regional imbalances and assuring more equitable national income and wealth distribution. It also helps in absorbing the surplus labour of agriculture. It also creates economic stability in terms of Growth and leverage Exports; it encourages Inclusive Growth; its simple management structure for Enterprises makes it more viable; hence it has a leading role in the mission of "Make in India.