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Government of Maharashtra · MSSIDC · RAMP Programme

Maha 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 and the Government of Maharashtra, 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
37Districts Covered
22+Industry Sectors
Esteemed Panel

Meet The Jury

RK
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Principal Secretary
Govt. of Maharashtra
SN
Ms. Sunita Nair
Managing Director
MSSIDC
AP
Mr. Anil Patil
President
CII Maharashtra
PD
Prof. Priya Desai
Director
IIM Nagpur
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
Export Performance

For MSMEs securing export orders and demonstrating strong global trade outcomes.

Export · Global Trade
02
Tech-Forward MSME

Recognising product innovation, automation, and Industry 4.0 adoption.

Tech · Innovation
03
Green & Sustainable MSME

For enterprises leading on sustainability and verifiable environmental results.

Sustainability · Environment
04
Quality & Excellence Certification

For MSMEs that achieved recognised quality certifications with business impact.

Quality · Certification
05
Digital Transformation Award

For digital adoption transforming operations, customer experience, and business models.

Digital · Technology
06
Employment Generation Award

Celebrating enterprises creating inclusive employment and workforce development.

Employment · Social Impact
07
Divisional Awards MSMEs

Recognising MSMEs driving grassroots economic transformation across Maharashtra.

Divisional · Grassroots
08
Women Lead MSMEs

Honouring women entrepreneurs with strong leadership and measurable impact.

Women Entrepreneurship
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.