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NSIC upgraded to Schedule 'A' CPSE

The Ministry of MSME upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise by a notification dated 26 February 2026.

Summary

The Ministry of MSME upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise by a notification dated 26 February 2026. NSIC has promoted MSMEs for over seven decades through skilling, marketing support, credit facilitation and equity investment, and received an 'Excellent' rating from the Department of Public Enterprises for 2024-25. The upgrade gives NSIC's management greater operational and financial powers.

Key facts

Date
26 February 2026 (notification)
Change
Schedule 'B' → Schedule 'A' CPSE
Ministry
MSME
DPE rating 2024-25
Excellent

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

Which CPSE under the Ministry of MSME was upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' on 26 February 2026?

Show answer

Correct answer: C — NSIC

The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was upgraded to a Schedule 'A' CPSE.

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