Lok Sabha passes MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday amid ongoing protests by opposition members. The legislation, which had previously been approved by the Rajya Sabha, aims to address payment delays and improve administrative structures for the MSME sector. The bill was passed by voice vote without a formal debate.
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What Happened
The Lok Sabha passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday. Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Jitan Ram Manjhi introduced the bill in the lower house, where it was approved by voice vote. The proceedings took place amid significant disruptions caused by opposition members who were protesting various issues, leading to the bill being passed without a formal debate.
The legislation, which had already been passed by the Rajya Sabha on August 3, is now set to be sent to the President for final assent. The government stated that the amendment is designed to resolve cash flow issues for small businesses by ensuring timely payments and improving administrative mechanisms within the sector. The bill will now move toward becoming law following the completion of the parliamentary process.
Key Facts
- The Lok Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday.Source not recorded
- The bill was passed by voice vote without a formal debate.Source not recorded
- The Rajya Sabha had previously passed the bill on August 3.Source not recorded
- The legislation aims to address payment delays faced by micro, small and medium enterprises.Source not recorded
- Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha.Source not recorded
- The bill will now be sent to the President for final approval.Source not recorded
The Timeline8
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7 Aug
- ETThe Economic TimesLok Sabha passes MSME payment delay bill
- HTTHindu Tamil Thisaiஎம்எஸ்எம்இ மேம்பாட்டு திருத்த மசோதா மக்களவையில் நிறைவேற்றம் - முக்கிய அம்சம் என்ன?
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