Archive · 29 Jul 2026
1.25 Lakh MSMEs Shut Down in India
In the last three years, more than 1.25 lakh small and medium-sized businesses in India have shut down.
This is a big problem because these businesses are very important for the economy and provide many jobs.
The government says they have brought in a lot of money from other countries and created new jobs, but the Shiv Sena party says this is not true.
They say the government is not helping these businesses enough, and because of this, many people have lost their jobs.
The businesses are struggling because it costs too much to run them, and they don't get paid on time for the things they sell.
The government has given a lot of money in loans to these businesses, but it hasn't helped much because of problems with the rules and delays in getting paid.
Over 1.25 lakh MSME units closed between 2024 and 2026.
Maharashtra saw the highest number of closures with 28,764 units.
Rising operational costs and payment delays are key factors in business failures.
The government provided Rs 35 lakh crore in loans to MSMEs.
Critics argue that the government's policies have failed to support existing industries effectively.
- Who
- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India
- What
- Closure of 1.25 lakh MSME units
- When
- Between 2024 and 2026
- Where
- Across India, with significant impacts in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Rajasthan
- Why
- Due to rising operational costs, payment delays, and bureaucratic bottlenecks
Government's Economic Policies
Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticism
Foreign Investment and Job Creation
Government's Economic Policies
The government claims to have brought in significant foreign investment and created numerous jobs through new industrial ventures.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticism
Shiv Sena (UBT) argues that these claims are misleading and that the government's policies have failed to support existing industries, leading to job losses.
Support for MSMEs
Government's Economic Policies
The government has provided substantial loans to support MSMEs, aiming to foster growth and stability.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticism
Shiv Sena (UBT) contends that these loans have not been effectively utilized due to procedural bottlenecks and delayed payments, leading to the closure of many MSMEs.
- Total MSMEs Closed
- 1,21,805
- Period of Closures
- 2024-2026
- Top State with Closures
- Maharashtra (28,764 units)
- Total Loans Provided
- Rs 35 lakh crore
- Key Challenges
- Rising operational costs, payment delays, bureaucratic bottlenecks