Registered MSME Sector’s Size in India

In India, the size of MSME sector is estimated to be 15,63,974 units. Out of all the total working enterprises present in India, the Micro Enterprises accounted to about 94.94%, followed by Small enterprises (4.89%) and Medium sized enterprises (0.17%). Of the total working enterprises there are about 67.10% of manufacturing enterprises and 32.90% of service enterprises.

In India, Urban sector enterprises are more than rural sector. According to the Ministry of MSME sector, the 45% units were located in rural area and about 55% of MESME units were located in urban areas. Out of all these enterprises, manufacturing enterprises accounted for 67% and 33% of service enterprises (services 16.78% and repairing & maintenance 16.13) in India.

According to the Ministry of MSME India, about 90.08% of registered MSME sector were proprietary concerns. It was followed by Partnership (4.01%), Private companies (2.78%), Public Limited companies (0.54%), Cooperatives (0.30%), and others (2.30%).