Empowering India's Economy: Over 7.47 Crore MSMEs Join the Udyam Revolution

In a major milestone for India's "Ease of Doing Business" initiative, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has announced that over 7.47 crore MSMEs are now availing benefits through the Udyam Registration portal. This pathbreaking initiative continues to serve as the digital backbone for the nation’s small-scale industries, offering a seamless, paperless, and free-of-cost gateway to formalize businesses.
The Udyam Registration system, which replaced the older Udyog Aadhaar and EM-II systems, has been praised for its simplicity. As of January 2026, the portal has seen a massive influx of registrations from micro, small, and medium enterprises across manufacturing, services, and trading sectors.
Key Features of Udyam Registration
The government has streamlined the process to ensure that even the smallest entrepreneurs can register without administrative hurdles:
Self-Registration: The process is entirely based on self-declaration.
No Paperwork: It is a digital-only initiative; no physical documents are required to be uploaded during the filing of the online form.
Zero Cost: Registration is completely free, protecting entrepreneurs from intermediaries and hidden fees.
Instant Verification: The portal is integrated with GST and Income Tax systems for real-time verification using Aadhaar and PAN.
Unlocking Benefits for Small Businesses
Registration is not just a formality; it acts as a "golden key" to a suite of government incentives designed to boost competitiveness.
How to Register:
The Ministry encourages all unregistered enterprises to scan the official QR code (available on ministry posters) or visit the official portal to secure their Udyam Registration Number (URN). This unique identity ensures lifetime validity and eliminates the need for periodic renewals.
As India moves toward its goal of becoming a global manufacturing hub, the Udyam platform is proving to be a vital tool in bringing the informal sector into the mainstream economy, fostering innovation, and driving employment at the grassroots level.