Challenges Faced by Indian MSMEs: A Survey Analysis of the Corrugated Box Manufacturing Industry
Published: 2025
Author(s) Name: Kushal Pal Singh and Madhukar Deshmukh |
Author(s) Affiliation: Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Abstract
This paper explores in detail the operational, internal, and external challenges of Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), which contribute significantly to India’s GDP and play a very important role in the country’s economic growth, based on original survey responses from one of the essential and fast-growing Packaging sectors. The survey was carried out on more than 70 small and medium corrugated box manufacturers spread all over the country. Key areas investigated include shortages of skilled workforce, machine maintenance, retention, technological, and financial difficulties, and compliance. Relevant literature is cited, pointing out the challenges, and quantitative and qualitative data are used to show that these challenges are multidimensional. The actionable recommendations that emerge from this study will enhance the efficiency of MSMEs in India.
Keywords: Corrugated box, Indian MSME, Packaging industry.
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