The Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Tamil Nadu
-Dr. E. Bhaskaran,B.E, M.B.A., Ph.D., M.I.E., (D.Sc)., Deputy Director of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector plays a vital role in the economic development of the
country. This sector contributes about 45% of the Industrial Production, 40% of exports and it forms part
of about 95% of the total industrial units in the country. There are nearly 11.10 lakh registered MSMEs in
Tamil Nadu as on 31.3.15 providing employment to 69.69 lakh persons with a total investment of about
Rs.91,480 crore.
The Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Tamil Nadu