India's financial year begins in April and ends in March. For example, FY 2007 started in April 2006 and ended in March 2007.
Estimates were based on trends of number of working enterprises, employment, and market value of fixed assets from the Fourth All India Census of MSME conducted in FY 2007.
Figures have been rounded for clarity.
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Number of employees at micro, small and medium enterprises in India FY 2007-2016
In financial year 2016, the number of people employed at MSMEs in the country was projected to reach about *** million, an increase from **** million in fiscal year 2007.
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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India). (August 14, 2024). Number of employees at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India from financial year 2007 to 2016 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/719607/india-number-of-employees-at-msmes/
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India). "Number of employees at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India from financial year 2007 to 2016 (in millions)." Chart. August 14, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/719607/india-number-of-employees-at-msmes/
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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India). "Number of Employees at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) across India from Financial Year 2007 to 2016 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 14 Aug 2024, /statistics/719607/india-number-of-employees-at-msmes/
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Number of employees at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India from financial year 2007 to 2016 (in millions) [Graph], Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India), August 14, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/719607/india-number-of-employees-at-msmes/
