Hyderabad, Oct. 14: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), in association with the MSME Development Office, Hyderabad, organised an awareness programme on the MSME Development (Amendments) Bill, 2026, on Tuesday.
Held at FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Hyderabad, the programme focused on delayed payments, compliance requirements and time-bound dispute resolution for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
K. Madhukar Babu, Joint Director (MSME), Department of Industries, Government of Telangana, attended as the special guest. He said the proposed amendments introduce mechanisms to address delayed payments, set timelines for mediation and arbitration, facilitate recovery of dues and improve access to finance through TReDS platforms.
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Madhukar Babu said Telangana has seven Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs), including one exclusively dedicated to startups. He stated that Telangana is the first state in India to establish such a council for startups.
Dr. Gaddam Sudarshan, Founder and CEO of Shasrith Infotech Pvt. Ltd. and State Head at the German University of Digital Science for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, addressed participants on the key provisions and significance of the proposed amendments.
FTCCI President K. K. Maheshwari said delayed payments affect MSMEs’ working capital, salary payments and business growth. He urged entrepreneurs to understand the amended provisions and use the Facilitation Councils to resolve payment issues.
P. Krishna, Chairman of FTCCI’s Industrial Development Committee, said the amendments could improve payment discipline and make dispute resolution more time-bound. He stressed the need to bridge the gap between legislation and practical implementation through awareness among MSME entrepreneurs.
The programme covered major amendments, compliance requirements, their impact on MSMEs and buyers, and mechanisms for resolving payment disputes. An interactive question-and-answer session allowed participants to seek clarifications from the MSME-DFO official.
The initiative aimed to help entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders understand the proposed changes and their implications for business operations.
FTCCI office-bearers present included Senior Vice President Srinivas Garimella.
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