J&K targets 6,576 stressed MSMEs for revival as manufacturers flag competitiveness pressures

Jammu and Kashmir has identified 6,576 potentially revivable stressed MSMEs, while industry groups cite freight costs, outside-product competition, lockdown disruption and 18% GST as barriers to recovery.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 15:54 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 16:01 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Jammu and Kashmir MSMEs · Jammu and Kashmir is profiling 6,576 recoverable stressed MSMEs for revival. Local manufacturers cite high freight costs,

Key facts

  • 6,576 stressed enterprises identified for possible revival
  • 106 enterprises categorised as prone to chronic sickness
  • 3,42,261 MSMEs registered in Jammu and Kashmir
  • 2,94,014 MSMEs assessed
  • 2,87,332 units (97.7%) classified as stable

What changed

Jammu and Kashmir is profiling 6,576 recoverable stressed MSMEs for revival. Local manufacturers cite high freight costs, outside-product competition after Lakhanpur toll-tax abolition, lockdown disruption and 18% GST as pressures on competitiveness.

Why this matters

J&K retailers should expect uneven local supplier recovery, making freight-efficient sourcing and MSME vendor support critical to protecting margins and assortment reliability.