FISME Organises 8th Samwad: Dialogue between Members of Parliament and MSMEs

The Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME), serving as the secretariat of the forum ‘Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’ organized the “8th Samwad: Dialogue with MSMEs” in New Delhi on 26 March, 2025 to review the emerging challenges faced by MSMEs.

The event was chaired by Shri Shankar Lalwani, Lok Sabha MP from Indore with Shri Rajendra Agrawal, former MP of Meerut, as the Convenor of the forum. Discussions emphasized the need for legislative reforms, leveraging parliamentary institutions for MSME advocacy, and fostering dialogue between stakeholders.

Key concerns raised included SMA classification, BLR ratings, delayed payments, and finance-related issues.