Regarding promoting the growth and development of small and medium-scale businesses, the Government of India has developed many initiatives and set up several laws and organizations to help small enterprises carry on with their daily operations with ease. From offering SME loans with relaxed business loan eligibility criteria under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Act (MSME) to creating the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to promote MSMEs, small businesses have several resources in India that can help them grow.
This article will discuss the differences between the NSIC and MSME, two terms that are often used interchangeably but are very different.
What is NSIC?
Established in 1955, the National Small Industries Corporation is an ISO 9000-certified agency set up by the Government of India to help and promote small and medium businesses under the MSME Act.
What is an MSME?
MSME stands for micro, small, and medium enterprises. The MSME sector is regulated under the MSME Act and offers support to these businesses through various business loan schemes, incentives, etc.
Points of difference | National Small Industries Corporation | Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises |
Benefits | NSIC offers three primary benefits to small businesses:
| Businesses registered under the MSME Act can avail:
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Documentation required for registration |
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Application process | You can apply online on the NSIC website and submit the abovementioned documents. You will also need information like the Udyog Aadhaar number, GST number, etc. After uploading the documents, you must be physically present at the branch for verification. After verification, your company will receive the NSIC registration certificate. | For MSME registration, you must register at the Udhyam registration website. You must submit the documents mentioned above along with the Udyog Aadhaar Number, account details, number of employees, etc. After your documents have been verified, your company will receive the MSME certificate. |
Make sure to register for NSIC and MSME to get attractive SME loan deals, exposure, skill development, and a lot more.