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On 13 August 2026, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Act, 2026<\/span> received Presidential assent, introducing significant changes to the MSME regulatory framework. The amendments provide for mandatory routing of certain MSME receivable settlements through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), tighter timelines for dispute resolution, stronger enforcement of awards and revised penalties.<\/p>\n

Key Points:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Act, 2026 amends the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Under the substituted Section 7, the Central Government may classify enterprises as micro, small or medium having regard to two criteria applied together: (a) investment in plant and machinery or equipment, and (b) turnover. In calculating investment in plant and machinery, the cost of pollution control equipment, research and development, industrial safety devices and other specified items will be excluded. The provision also clarifies that Section 29B<\/a> of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951<\/a> applies to enterprises classified under this section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Under Section 15 A, every Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) must route settlement of invoices arising from procurement from MSMEs through a Reserve Bank-authorised TReDS platform<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    The Central and State Governments can extend the TReDS settlement requirement to other notified authorities, bodies, public sector enterprises and entities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    The Act defines TReDS as an electronic platform facilitating the financing or discounting of MSME trade receivables in accordance with RBI guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    Notified entities will be required to disclose details of MSME invoices routed and settled through TReDS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. \n

    Mediation proceedings before the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) or a mediation service provider must be completed within 90 days<\/span> from the date fixed for first appearance under Section 18.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  8. \n

    The Facilitation Council must act within 30 days<\/span> from the termination of mediation where a dispute proceeds further under the Act.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  9. \n

    According to newly inserted Section 18(4A), arbitral awards in MSME disputes must be made within 90 days<\/span> from the completion of pleadings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  10. \n

    The Facilitation Council or ADR institution will have jurisdiction based on the supplier’s registered address, irrespective of the buyer’s location in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  11. \n

    The Central Government may establish online mediation and arbitration mechanisms using video conferencing and other electronic means.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  12. \n

    Mediated settlement agreements and arbitral awards may be recovered as arrears of land revenue and will constitute legally enforceable debts capable of recognition under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  13. \n

    An applicant other than the supplier seeking to challenge an award or mediated settlement agreement, under Section 19, must deposit 75%<\/span> of the amount before the application can be entertained by a court.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  14. \n

    Courts may release part of the deposited amount to suppliers during proceedings and must order payment of at least 50% of the awarded amount if the challenge remains pending for more than six months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  15. \n

    State Governments must establish an adequate number of Facilitation Councils, each comprising 3 to 5 members, including a Chairperson, industry representatives and at least one member from the field of law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  16. \n

    The Act introduces the role of “Development Commissioner,” defined as the administrative head of the office of the Development Commissioner in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. This role replaces the earlier requirement of designating “an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary” for certain functions, and the Development Commissioner has also been designated as the adjudicating officer for imposing penalties under the new Section 27A.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  17. \n

    The Act provides for digital MSME registration platforms, revises penalties for false information and specified non-compliance under Section 27, and introduces an adjudication and appeal mechanism under Section 27A.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  18. \n

    Under the substituted Section 27, a person who wilfully furnishes false information in the registration memorandum is warned on first instance and liable to a penalty of ₹1,000 to ₹50,000 for subsequent non-compliance. A buyer who contravenes Section 22 is warned on first instance, liable to a penalty of ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 on second contravention, and a fine of ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh on third or subsequent contravention. These minimum penalty amounts will automatically increase by 10% every three years from the date the Amendment Act comes into force, as notified by the Central Government.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  19. \n

    Appeals against penalty orders must be decided within 60 days, and unpaid penalties may be recovered as arrears of land revenue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also Read:<\/b> MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes Digital registration, mandatory TReDS, faster dispute resolution and graded penalties<\/a><\/p>\n

    [Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Act, 2026<\/a>, 18 Aug 2026<\/span>]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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