Over Rs 2,400 Crore MSME Dues Pending From CPSEs

SAMADHAAN Portal Tracks Payment Delays The government launched the MSME SAMADHAAN Portal on October 30, 2017, to enable MSEs to file and monitor cases related to delayed payments. According to official data, a total of 2,56,892 applications have been filed on the portal, out of which 1,60,743 cases have been resolved by Micro and Small Enterprise Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs), reflecting a disposal rate of around 62 per cent. These cases are referred to the respective MSEFCs for resolution under the provisions of the MSME Development Act, 2006. ODR Portal Introduced for Faster Dispute Resolution To further streamline the process, the government launched an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) portal on June 27, 2025, aimed at ensuring faster, cost-effective, and transparent resolution of delayed payment disputes. All new cases have been filed through the ODR portal since October 15, 2025. As of March 10, 2026, a total of 14,814 cases have been registered, of which 26 cases have been resolved. The ODR framework also introduces a pre-litigation, dialogue-based mechanism encouraging mediation, conciliation, and negotiation between buyers and sellers before formal adjudication. Measures to Ensure Timely Payments The government has taken several steps to address delayed payments to MSMEs. Under Section 15 of the MSME Development Act, 2006, buyers are required to make payments to MSEs within 45 days. Additionally, MSE Facilitation Councils have been established across States and Union Territories to handle disputes related to delayed payments. The government has also mandated that CPSEs and companies with a turnover of Rs 250 crore or more onboard the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), an electronic platform that enables MSMEs to discount their receivables through multiple financiers. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to improve liquidity for MSMEs, reduce payment delays, and strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms within the sector. (KNN Bureau)