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Maharashtra MSME Awards 2026

Honouring Maharashtra's Most Promising & Impactful MSMEs

Excellence · Innovation · Growth · Sustainability · Impact

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About the Awards

Celebrating the
Soul of Maharashtra's
Economy

The MAHA MSME Awards is a prestigious, merit-based recognition platform under the RAMP (Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance) programme.

Instituted by MSSIDC, these awards honour businesses leading with innovation, sustainability, employment creation, and economic transformation.

Evaluated by an eminent jury of industry experts, academics, and policy leaders, the awards uphold strong institutional credibility.

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8Award Categories
15+Jury Members
36Districts Covered
22+Industry Sectors
Esteemed Panel

Meet The Jury

VK
Mr. Vinod Kumar
President
India SME Forum
SM
Ms. Sushma Morthania
Director General
India SME Forum
VP
Mr. Vikas Pansare
Managing Director
MSSIDC
PD
Mr. P. Velrasu
CEO
MIDC
VM
Mr. Vijay Mehta
Senior Advisor
World Bank India
KS
Dr. Kavita Shah
National Director
SIDBI Foundation
RJ
Mr. Rohit Joshi
Chairman
FICCI MSME Council
MS
Ms. Meera Singh
Commissioner
Industries Dept., MH
Judging Framework

Evaluation Criteria

All nominations are assessed by an independent jury against a structured, transparent framework.

Documented Impact

Claims must be backed by verifiable data and evidence.

Innovation & Differentiation

Judged on product, process, technology, and business model uniqueness.

Scale & Replicability

Whether the initiative can scale and inspire replication across the state.

Compliance & Credibility

Regulatory compliance and valid certifications strengthen credibility.

Community & Social Impact

Contribution to employment, inclusion, skill-building, and local growth.

Growth Trajectory

Sustained year-on-year improvement in performance and reach.

Award Categories

Eight Pillars of MSME Excellence

01
Champion MSME Award

Recognising outstanding MSMEs demonstrating exceptional growth, innovation, leadership, and overall business excellence.

Gold & Silver
02
MSME Export Award

Honouring enterprises achieving excellence in exports, including Export Excellence Award and Export Achiever Award (RAMP Beneficiary).

Gold & Silver
03
MSME Manufacturing Award

Recognising manufacturing enterprises for excellence in production, quality, innovation, and industrial growth.

Gold & Silver
04
MSME Service Award

Celebrating service-sector MSMEs delivering exceptional customer value, innovation, and business impact.

Gold & Silver
05
NextGen MSME Award

Honouring young entrepreneurs and emerging enterprises demonstrating innovation, leadership, and high-growth potential.

Gold & Silver
06
Women Entrepreneur Award

Recognising women-led enterprises creating impact through entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Gold & Silver
07
Artisan / Handcraft MSME Award

Celebrating artisan and handicraft enterprises preserving traditional skills while creating economic and cultural value.

1 Award per Division
08
Green Enterprise Award

Recognising enterprises driving sustainability, environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and green innovation.

Excellence & Achievement
09
MSME Digital & AI Excellence Award

Honouring MSMEs leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and technology-driven innovation for business growth.

Excellence & Achievement
Frequently Asked

Questions & Answers

Any Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise registered under Udyam with operations in Maharashtra is eligible.

No. The awards are entirely free to apply for and government-supported under the RAMP programme.

An independent jury evaluates all nominations through document verification, shortlisting, and final deliberation.

Yes. Separate nomination forms are required for each category.

Applications Now Open

Is Your Enterprise Ready
to be Recognised?

Submit your nomination today and join Maharashtra's most distinguished community of MSME achievers.