ACCI

MSME Growth & Competitiveness

Practical support for access to markets, finance, skills, and policy clarity.

Why this matters

MSMEs are the backbone of jobs and supply chains. Yet many face high compliance costs, limited credit, and uneven market access.

MSMEs are the backbone of jobs, supply chains, and local economic growth. However, many entrepreneurs face challenges in accessing finance, understanding government schemes, managing compliance, and reaching new markets.

The Founder & Advisor, Mr. G. Manivachagam, IRS (Retd.), has highlighted several gaps in the management and development of MSMEs through practical examples and experiences of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

His guidance explains the process of accessing important MSME benefits, including MUDRA loans and other government-supported schemes and programmes. Entrepreneurs can explore the related blog for detailed information and guidance.

ACCI also provides information on the process of becoming an MSME and understanding the benefits available through the Ministry of MSME’s schemes and programmes.

For further clarification and assistance, entrepreneurs may contact ACCI. ACCI can help connect eligible entrepreneurs with relevant MSME agencies, NSIC officials, and other support organisations for assistance, training, and market opportunities.

Key challenges we tackle

Working capital and collateral hurdles

Vendor onboarding, quality systems, certification

Compliances (GST, IT, labour) and tender readiness

Digital adoption and export readiness

How ACCI helps

Policy & Advocacy: Represent MSME concerns to ministries and state departments.

Finance Access: Linkages to PSU/NBFC lenders, CGTMSE awareness, invoice discounting forums.

Market Linkages: Corporate/PSU vendor meets, cluster showcases, B2B matchmaking.

Capability Building: GST/IT clinics, quality and packaging workshops, digital/ERP adoption support.

Flagship programs

MSME Vendor Connect: Curated buyer–seller meets with PSUs and large enterprises.

Finance Facilitation Desk: Credit readiness, documentation review, lender introductions.

Export Starter: IEC, packaging, standards, trade fair guidance.

Compliance Helpdesk: GST, IT, labour and tender briefings.

MSME

Outcomes / impact (typical)

Faster buyer introductions and shorter sales cycles
Improved credit readiness and approval rates Better compliance confidence and tender success

Short FAQs

Proprietors, partnerships, LLPs, and companies across manufacturing and services.

No—ACCI facilitates preparedness and introductions; lenders take final calls.

Yes—through readiness reviews and briefings.