SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN INDIA ROLE AND GOVERMENT POLICY

MADE BY: ITEE BERI MBA 1st SEM. ROLL NO. 16 FMS-BHU

DEFINITION OF SSIs
The definition for small-scale industrial undertakings has changed over time. Initially they were classified into two categories- those using power with less than 50 employees and those not using power with the employee strength being more than 50 but less than 100. However, the capital resources invested on plant and machinery buildings have been the primary criteria to differentiate the small-scale industries from the large and medium scale industries. An industrial unit can be categorized as a small- scale unit if it fulfils the capital investment limit fixed by the Government of India for the small-scale sector. As per the latest definition which is effective since December 21, 1999, for any industrial unit to be regarded as Small Scale Industrial unit the following condition is to be satisfied: Investment in fixed assets like plants and equipments either held on ownership terms on lease or on hire purchase should not be more than Rs 10 million. However, the unit in no way can be owned or controlled or ancillary of any other industrial unit. YEAR 1960 1966 1975 1980 1985 1991 1997 1999 INVESTMENT LIMITS Upto Rs 5 lacs in Plant & Machinery Upto Rs 7.5 lacs in Plant & Machinery Upto Rs 10 lacs in Plant & Machinery Upto Rs 20 lacs in Plant & Machinery Upto Rs 35 lacs in Plant & Machinery Upto Rs 60 lacs in Plant & Machinery Upto Rs 100 lacs in Plant & Machinery Upto Rs 100 lacs in Plant & Machinery

CLASSIFICATION OF SSIs:
A common classification is between traditional small industries and modern small industries. Traditional small industries include khadi and handloom, village industries, handicrafts, sericulture, coir, etc. Modern SSIs produce wide range of goods from comparatively simple items t sophisticated products such as television sets, electronics, control system, various engineering products, particularly as ancillaries to the large industries.. The traditional small industries are highly labour-intensive while the modern smallscale units make the use of highly sophisticated machinery and equipment. For instance, during 1979-80, traditional small-scale industries accounted for only 135 of the total output but their share in total employment was 56%. As against this, the share of modern industries in the total output of this sector was 74% in 1979-80 but their share in employment was only 33%. Obviously, these industrial units would be having higher labour productivity. One special characterstic of traditional small-scale industries is that they cannot provide full time employment to workers, but instead can provide only subsidiary or part time employment to agricultural laborers and artisans. Among traditional village industries, handicrafts possess the highest labour productivity, besides handicrafts make a significant contribution to earning foreign exchange for the country. Nowadays Indian small-scale industries (SSIs) are mostly modern small-scale industries. Modernization has widened the list of products offered by this industry. The items manufactured in modern Small-scale service & Business enterprises in India now include rubber products, plastic products, chemical products, glass and ceramics, mechanical engineering items, hardware, electrical items, transport equipment, electronic components and equipments, automobile parts, bicycle parts, instruments, sports goods, stationery items and clocks and watches.

ROLE OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN INDIAN ECONOMY

The small-scale industrial sector plays a pivotal role in the Indian economy in terms of employment and growth has recorded a high rate of growth since Independence inspite of stiff competition from large-scale industries. There are several important reasons why these industries are contributing a lot to the progress of the Indian economy: PRODUCTION:

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The small-scale industries sector plays a vital role in the growth of the country. It contributes almost 40% of the gross industrial value added in the Indian economy. It has been estimated that a million Rs. of investment in fixed assets in the small scale sector produces 4.62 million worth of goods or services with an approximate value addition of ten percentage points. The small-scale sector has grown rapidly over the years. The growth rates during the various plan periods have been very impressive. The number of small-scale units has increased from an estimated 0.87 million units in the year 1980-81 to over 3 million in the year 2000. When the performance of this sector is viewed against the growth in the manufacturing and the industry sector as a whole, it instills confidence in the resilience of the small-scale sector.

COMPARATIVE GROWTH RATES OF SSI SECTOR AND TOTAL INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

Year Total Industrial Sector Growth Rate 1994-95 10.44 9.10 1995-96 11.49 13.00 1996-97 1.29 6.10 1997-98 9.19 6.70 1998-99 7.84 4.10 1999-2000 7.09 6.70 2000-01 8.04 5.00 2001-02 6.06 2.70 2002-03 7.68 5.70 2003-04 8.06 6.09 2004-05 9.96 8.04 Source: SIDO Half Century by DCSSI, Govt. of India 2004 and Annual Report of the Ministry of SSI 2005-06 SSI Sector Growth Rate

2. EMPLOYMENT SSI Sector in India creates largest employment opportunities for the Indian populace, next only to Agriculture. It has been estimated that 100,000 rupees of investment in fixed assets in the small-scale sector generates employment for four persons.

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Office of the Development Commissioner M/O Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (Statistics & Data Bank Division) PERFORMANCE OF MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES Number of Enterprises (Lakh Production Growth Share In Empl. Nos.) (Rs. Crs.) (Lakh at Current Rate Person) Registered Unregistered Total GDP (%) prices (%) 15.91 93.58 109.49 263.49 314850 8.68 5.92 16.97 96.98 113.95 275.30 364547 9.64 5.79 17.53 101.06 118.59 287.55 429796 10.88 5.84 18.71 104.71 123.42 299.85 497842 12.32 5.83 20.98 107.46 128.44 312.52 587196 12.65 5.94 24.68 108.99 133.67 322.28 695126 13.00 NA

Year 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 (Projected)

3. EXPORT: SSI Sector plays a major role in India's present export performance. SSI Sector contributes 45%-50% of the Indian Exports. Direct exports from the SSI Sector account for nearly 35% of total exports. Besides direct exports, it is estimated that small-scale industrial units contribute around 15% to exports indirectly. This takes place through merchant exporters, trading houses and export houses. They may also be in the form of export orders from large units or the production of parts and components for use for finished exportable goods. It would surprise many to know that non-traditional products account for more than 95% of the SSI exports.

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The exports from SSI sector have been clocking excellent growth rates in this decade. It has been mostly fuelled by the performance of garments, leather and gems and jewellery units from this sector. The product groups where the SSI sector dominates in exports, are sports goods, readymade garments, woolen garments and knitwear, plastic products, processed food and leather products. The SSI sector is reorienting its export strategy towards the new trade regime being ushered in by the WTO.

Year

Exports (Rs. Crores) (at current prices) 29,068 (14.86) 36,470 (25.50) 39,249 (7.61) 43946 (11.97) 48979 (10.2) 53975 (10.2)

1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 (P)

4. OPPORTUNITY: The opportunities in the small-scale sector are enormous due to the following factors:

Less Capital Intensive Extensive Promotion & Support by Government Reservation for Exclusive Manufacture by small scale sector Project Profiles Funding - Finance & Subsidies Machinery Procurement Raw Material Procurement Manpower Training Technical & Managerial skills Tooling & Testing support Reservation for Exclusive Purchase by Government Export Promotion

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Growth in demand in the domestic market size due to overall economic growth Increasing Export Potential for Indian products Growth in Requirements for ancillary units due to the increase in number of greenfield units coming up in the large-scale sector. Small industry sector has performed exceedingly well and enabled our country to achieve a wide measure of industrial growth and diversification. Fashion Technology: OPPORTUNITIES Glamour & Limelight

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Creative High Value Addition Coverage (Extensive) Clothes Dresses Garments Textile Footwear Various Leather Products Jewellery
Travel Goods

Fashion Accessories (purses, bags, carryon, watches etc.) Personal Embellishment (Face, Hair, Hands, Feet, Cosmetics,
Perfumes etc.)

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II.

Information Technology OPPORTUNITIES Media & Entertainment

Contents, Animation, Games,

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Design Technology OPPORTUNITIES Interiors - (Furniture & Furnishing homes, work places, community, hospitals, schools, shopping places, recreation, sports) Exteriors - (Architectural) Industrial products Textiles Electrical appliances White goods Leather products Engineering products Machinery Dies and tools Watches Jewellery Hospital equipments Medical instruments Electronics and Communication Products and Equipments

WELFARE: These industries are also very important for welfare reasons. People of small means can organize these industries. This in turn increases their income levels and quality of life. As such these can help in reducing poverty in the country. Further, these industries tend to promote equitable distribution of income. The reasons are obvious. One, a large proportion of income generated in these enterprises is distributed among the workers. Two, income are distributed among a vast number of persons throughout the country. All these benefits flow from the fact that these industries are highly labour-intensive, and that these can be set up anywhere in the country. Distributive aspect of small-scale industries further unravels their two-fold beneficial character. On the one hand, these industries enable a vast number of people to earn

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income, and on the other hand, the very people among whom these are distributed generate this income.

INDIAN SME SECTOR AT A GLANCE 2005-06

SSI units :
million

12.3 29.5 Rs.4762.01 Rs. 1215

Employment generated in SSIs :

million

Production : At current Prices

billion

Exports :
billion SSI account: Industrial Production: Exports: GDP Share: Ownership pattern :

40% 35% (50% of Direct & Indirect) 7%

Proprietorships : Partnerships : Corporate & Others : Industrial Units : Service Enterprises :

78% 16% 6% 96% 3%

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 Ancillary Units :

1% Produces Diverse range of products (more than 8000- consumer items, capital goods and intermediates)

DISABILITIES
Small enterprises are presently seriously handicapped in comparison with larger units by an inequitable allocation system for scarce raw materials and imported components, lack of provision of credit and finance; low technical skill and managerial ability; and marketing contracts. It is, therefore, essential to develop an overall approach to remove these disabilities.

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OUTPUT vs EMPLOYMENT One argument is that the emphasis on employment is irrelevant, as the basic thing is the output that the economy needs for its growth. From this angle, it is contended that, since the productivity of these industries is low compared to that that of large industries, the small industries simply waste the capital which is very scarce, and which , if diverted to large industries, can produce more. From this viewpoint, small industries are more capital-intensive. It is also argued that the labour-productivity in the small industries is also small compared to large industries. ADVERSE EFFECT ON CAPITAL FORMATION It is also contended by some that small industries have unfavorable consequences on saving and capital formation. They argue that the establishment of these industries will, over a period of time, reduce the availability of capital for large-scale industries with higher productivity of capital. First, it will happen because capital, used inefficiently in the small industries, will not be available for large-scale industries. Second, these industries being labour-intensive, use a major proportion of the sale proceeds of output to pay workers whose marginal propensity to save is low. As a result, a large part of their incomes will be used for consumption resulting in a lower rate of saving and capital formation for the economy. INEFFICIENT PRODUCTION Another charge against these industries is that the cost of production is higher than in the large industries, because these industries suffer from several inefficiencies.

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No doubt, the fact of large scale entails, what is described as economies of scale, lowering the costs. 4. LARGE SICKNESS There are two main issues in respect of sick SSIs: (i) existence of a large number of sick units which are non-viable; and (ii) rehabilitation of potentially viable units. As far as former is concerned, there were 1, 67,980 sick SSI units as on March 31,2003. These units are those that had obtained loans from banks. An amount of Rs. 5,706 crore was blocked in these units. Of these, as many as 1,62,791 units with outstanding bank credit of Rs. 4,569 crore were identified by banks as being non-viable. As far as the latter issue is concerned, of the 1,67,980 sick SSI units as on March 31, 2003, only 3,626 units with outstanding bank credit of Rs. 625 crore were found to be potentially viable by the banks. SEVERAL DIFFICULTIES: It is thus obvious that these industries, despite their importance in the economy, are not contributing to their full towards the development of the country along the desirable lines. It is because these are beset with a number of problems concerning their operations. These may be described as under:

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Inadequacy of finance: A serious problem of these industries is in

respect of credit both for long-term and short-term purposes. This is evident from the fact that the supply of credit has not been commensurate with their needs associated with fixed and working capital.

TRENDS OF LENDING BY BANKING SECTOR TO SSI Rs. in Crores As at end March 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005* Total advances by Banking Sector 246203 292943 469153 536727 669534 764383 972587 Total Advances to SSI Sector 42674 45788 56002 57199 60394 65855 76114 Proportion of SSI to Total Advances 17.30 15.63 1.94 10.66 9.02 8.62 7.83

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Source : RBI Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India * Provisional

Difficulties of Marketing: These industries are also up against the Shortage of raw materials: Then there is the problem of raw

crucial problem of marketing their products. The problem arises from such factors as small scale of production, lack of standardization, inadequate market intelligence, competition from technically more efficient units, etc. Apart from the inadequacy of marketing facilities, the cost of promoting and selling their products too is high.

materials which continues to plague these industries. Raw materials are available neither in sufficient quantity, nor of requisite quality, nor at reasonable price. Being small purchasers, the producers are not able to undertake bulk buying as the large industries can do. The result is taking whatever is available, of whatever quality and at high prices.

Low-level technology: The methods of production, which the small

and tiny enterprises use, are old and inefficient. The result is low productivity and high costs. There is little of research and development in this field in the country. There is almost no agency to provide venture capital to cover risks associated with the introduction of new technologies.

Competition from large-scale industries: Another serious problem,

which these industries face, is that of competition from large-scale industries. Large-scale industries, organized as they are on modern lines, using latest production technology and having access to many facilities, can easily outsell the small producers. The following table depicts the various problems that the SSIs have to face: AIMA Impact Assessment Impediments To Growth

Problems Faced by SSIs as Barriers to Growth Market Related Finance Related 70% 25%

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Government Policy Related Power Related/Infrastructure Technology MEASURES

12.78% 14.0% 14.60%

To help the SSIs in meeting the challenges of globalization, the Government has taken several initiatives and measures in recent years. Primarily among them is the enactment of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, which aims to facilitate the promotion and development and enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs. The Act came into force from 2nd October 2006. The main features of the act are : SALIENT FEATURES OF MSMED ACT 2006 Manufacturing enterprises defined in terms of investment in Machinery and Equipment (excluding land and building) classified into a. Micro enterprises - investment upto Rs 25 lakhs, b. Small enterprises - investment above Rs 25 lakhs and upto Rs 5 crore c. Medium enterprises - Investment above Rs 5 crores and upto Rs 10 crores Service enterprises defined in terms of their investment in equipment (excluding land and building) classified into a. Micro enterprises-investment upto Rs 10 lakhs b. Small enterprises-investment above Rs 10 lakhs and upto Rs 2 crore c. Medium enterprises-investment above Rs 2 crores and upto Rs 5 crores

MSMED Act 2006 and its Impact

Clause Salient Features Impact 1. Establishment of Specific representation for Statutory Status, compact board and quarterly National Small and Women meetings will address problems of SMEs Medium Enterprises Mandatory Quarterly immediately to take corrective action Board Maximum Meeting No. of members 47 2. Concept of Clear-cut demarcation of Facilitates SMEs to enter into service enterprises Enterprises manufacturing/production aggressively and rendering services 3. Definition of Specific ceiling limit for Existing small units can graduate into Medium Enterprises manufacturing/production units and avail facilities under the act. and service enterprise definition for Medium enterprises

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4. Filing of memoranda Replacement of registration Facilitates SMEs to avail the benefits of the act optional for Micro and with memorandum immediately after setting up of the unit. Small enterprises in manufacturing and service sector Medium enterprises in Service Sector but mandatory for Medium enterprises in manufacturing sector

Clause 5. Procurement Policies

Salient Features

Impact Facilitates opportunity for supply of goods/services without any hassles. Public Procurement Policy under Section 11 of MSME Act, yet to be notified SMEs can plan their cash flow/financial requirement

Notification of preference policies by central or State Governments for goods and services provided by Micro & Small enterprises 6. Delayed Period of Payment Penalty payment by the & dispute procuring resolution organizations 45 days Penal interest 200% of PLR 7. Dispute Resolution Establishment of MSE facilitation Council; 90 days framework for dispute resolution 8. Delayed Payment Deduction disallowed allowable deduction under IT Act 1961

Easy financial planning and no waste of human resources for chasing/follow up. This will encourage procurement agencies to ensure timely payment to SMEs.

9. Closure of Business Statutory notification of Facilitates expedition of liquidation scheme for closure

10. Notification of guidelines or instructions for promotion of SMEs wrt. To Funds

Statutory

Mandatory on all facilitating development of SMEs ensuring fast growth

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appropriation and release 11. Facilitating Credit Statutory Mandatory on all providing credit. Guidelines for credit for 20% year on year growth

Other major initiatives taken by the government are setting up of National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) and the National Commission of Enterprises in the Unorganized Sector (NCEUS). Further, in recognition of the fact that delivery of credit continues to be a serious problem for MSEs, a Policy Package for Stepping up Credit to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) was announced by the government with the objective to double the credit flow within the period of five years. The government has also announced a comprehensive package for promotion of micro and small enterprises, which comprises the proposals/schemes having direct impact on the promotion and development of the micro and small enterprises , particularly in view of the fast changing economic environment, wherein to be competitive is the key of success. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) performs its tasks of formulation of policies and implementation of programmes mainly through two Central organizations. These are: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (earlier known as Small Industries Development Organization) set up in 1954, functions as an apex body for sustained and organized growth of micro, small and medium enterprises. As an apex organ, it provides a comprehensive range of facilities and services to the MSMEs through its network of 30 Small Industries Service Institutes (SISIs), 28 branch SISIs, 4 Regional Testing Centres (RTCs), 7 Field Testing Centres (FTSs), 6 Process-cum-Product Development Centres (PPDCs)

National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC) NSIC, since its inception in 1955 has being working with its mission of promoting, aiding and fostering the growth of micro and small enterprises. The Corporation has been introducing several new schemes from time to time

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for meeting the change aspirations of micro and small enterprises. The main objective of all these schemes is to promote the interest of the micro and small enterprises and to put them in competitive and advantageous position. The information pertaining to the schemes planned to be continued/implemented in the XI plan period by NSIC with Government support is given hereunder: I. Performance & Credit Rating Scheme NSIC, in consultation with Rating Agencies and Indian Banks Association, has formulated Performance & Credit Rating Scheme for Small Industries. The scheme is aimed to create awareness among small enterprises about the strengths and weaknesses of their existing operations and to provide them an opportunity to enhance their organizational strengths and credit worthiness. The rating under the scheme serves as a trusted third party opinion on the capabilities and credit worthiness of the small enterprises. An independent rating by an accredited rating agency has a good acceptance from the Banks/Financial Institutions. Under this scheme, rating fee to be paid by the SSIs is subsidized for the first year only and that is subject to maximum of 75% of the fee or Rs. 40,000/-, whichever is less.

II. Marketing Assistance Scheme This is an ongoing old scheme. Marketing, a strategic tool for business development, is critical for the growth and survival of SSIs in todays intensely competitive market. One of the major challenges before the SSIs is to market their products/services NSIC acts as a facilitator to promote marketing efforts and enhance the competency of the small enterprises for capturing the new marketing opportunities by way of organizing and participating in various domestic and international exhibitions/trade-fairs, buyers-sellers meet intensive campaigns, seminars and consortia formation at the subsidized rates. In addition, the Ministry has three National Level Entrepreneurship Development Institutes namely, Indian Institute for Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida and National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NIMSME), Hyderabad. Infrastructure Development For setting up of industrial estates and to develop infrastructural facilities for MSMEs, the Integrated Infrastructure Development Scheme (IID) was launched in 1994. The scheme covers districts which are not covered under the Growth Centres scheme. The scheme covers rural as well as urban areas with a provision of 50% reservation for rural areas and 50% industrial plots

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are to be reserved for tiny units. For the promotion and development of MSEs in the country, cluster is one of the thrust areas of the Ministry in the 11th plan. Technology Upgradation in MSE Sector The opening up of economy has exposed MSE sector to global and domestic competition. With a view to enhancing the competitiveness of this sector, the Government has taken several steps such as:

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Assistance to industry association for setting up of testing centres and to State Governments and to their autonomous bodies for modernization/expansion of their Quality Marking Centres. Regional Testing Centres and Field Testing Centres to provide testing services and services for quality upgradation. Implementation of Micro and Small Enterprise Cluster Development Programme (MSECDP), under which 91 clusters have been taken up, including national programme for the development of toy, stone, machine tools and hand- tool industry in collaboration with UNIDO. A scheme of promoting ISO 9000/14001 Certification under which SSI units are given financial support by way of reimbursing 75% of their expenditure to obtain certification subject to maximum of Rs.75,000 per unit Setting up of Biotechnology Cell in SIDO.

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Further, a scheme on Credit Linked Capital Subsidy was launched in the year 2000 to facilitate technology upgradation of small enterprises. Measures for Export Promotion Export promotion from the MSE sector has been accorded a high priority. Following schemes have been formulated to help MSEs in exporting their products:

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Products of MSE exporters are displayed in international exhibitions and the government reimburses the expenditure incurred. To acquaint MSE exporters with latest packaging standards, techniques, etc., training programme on packaging for exporters are organized in various parts of the country in association with the Indian Institute of Packaging. Under the MSE Marketing Development assistance (MDA) scheme, assistance is provided to individuals for participation in overseas

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fairs/exhibition, overseas tours, or tours of individuals as member of a trade delegation going abroad. Entrepreneurship and Skill Development The Ministry conducts Entrepreneurship Development Progamme (EDPs) to cultivate the skill in unemployed youths for setting up micro and small enterprises. Further, under the management Development Programmes(MDPs), existing MSE entrepreneurs are provided training on various areas to develop skills in management, to improve their decision-making capabilities resulting in higher productivity and profitability. To encourage more entrepreneurs from SC/ST, women and physically challenged groups, the Ministry of MSME provides them a stipend of Rs.500 per capita per month for the duration of the training. From the above description of the government approach and measures, it is clear that these are by and large on the right lines. If, however, the SSIs still suffer from various handicaps, it is obviously, because these measures are not implemented effectively. It is that the efforts are more in direction of protection of this sector, and there is very little by way of raising its efficiency and competitive strength. Unless this becomes the centre-theme of the policy, the SSIs will not become a dynamic sector. ---------------------------------------------------------

REFERENCES

INDIAN ECONOMY by RUDDAR DATT AND K.P.M. SUNDHARAM

INDIAN ECONOMY by A.N. AGRAWAL

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INDIA 2008 by MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

BUSINESS ENVIROMENT by Francis Cherunilam

Websites: http://indiabudget.nic.in

http://dcmsme.gov.in/ssiindia

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