Denied Relaxations in Government Tenders? Legal Remedies for MSMEs and Start-ups in India
Government tenders are a lifeline for many Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups in India. Recognising their role in innovation and employment, Indian procurement law—through the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs (2012) and subsequent circulars—grants specific relaxations. These include exemptions from earnest money deposits (EMD), relaxation in turnover and prior experience criteria, and […]
