Press Note No. 1 (2025 Series) · 01 Apr 2025

Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

PRESS NOTE NO. ______ (2025 Series)

REVISION IN ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INDUSTRIAL ENTREPRENUERS
MEMORANDUM (IEM) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As per the Gazette Notification S.O. 1364(E) dated 21^st March 2025, issued by Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) the eligibility criteria for classification of MSMEs has been revised. This revision marks a significant step towards fostering industrial growth, encouraging higher investments, and strengthening India's position as a global manufacturing hub. In line with this notification, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has updated the eligibility criteria for issuance of Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM) acknowledgment.

2 . Revised Eligibility Criteria for IEM Acknowledgment As per the updated guidelines, enterprises meeting the following revised criteria shall be eligible for IEM acknowledgment:

• Investment in plant & machinery/equipment exceeding ₹125 crore, or/and
• Annual turnover exceeding ₹500 crore

The revised criteria shall be applicable w.e.f. 1^st April, 2025.

3. This is a significant increase in threshold limits in investment in plant & machinery from existing ₹50 crore to ₹125 crore and annual turnover limit from existing ₹250 crore to ₹500 crore.

4. IEM acknowledgment is for:

• Large-scale industries operating in sectors not requiring compulsory industrial licensing under the Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951.
• Companies having investment in plant and machinery, or/and annual turnover beyond the limits set for MSMEs.

5. It is, therefore, notified for information of all stakeholders that eligible enterprises can apply for IEM acknowledgment through the G2B Portal as per the revised eligibility criteria.

[unclear in source] 01/04/2025.
(Gurneet Tej)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

DPIIT File No. P-41014/8/2021-IEM DATA
New Delhi, 1st April, 2025

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