Discussion on MSME-centric policies, its varied needs and long-term sustenance

While there have been some noteworthy policy changes by the government aimed at the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), the same needs to be more robust by filling implementation gaps and considering the varied needs of the sector. This was the outcome of the recently held Smart Business panel discussion by Business Standard in collaboration with Hyderabad Management Association (HMA).

Among the panellists were Mr D Chandra Sekhar, Additional Industrial Adviser and former director of MSME-DI (Development Institute), Hyderabad; Mr K E Raghunathan, former president of All India Manufacturers' Organisation (AIMO) and Convenor of the Consortium of Indian Associations; Ms