Hyderabad, September 29, 2025: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) organised a day-long workshop on “Recovery of Delayed Payments to MSMEs” on Saturday at the Federation House, Red Hills. The interactive session drew over 100 representatives from MSMEs.
Speaking at the workshop, R. Ravi Kumar, President, FTCCI, said, “MSMEs are the backbone of our economy, but delayed payments continue to choke their growth. According to the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), the quantum of delayed payments stood at a staggering ₹10.7 lakh crore in 2024, of which nearly 80% relates to micro and small enterprises. Unless addressed effectively, this will weaken MSMEs’ ability to expand, innovate, and create jobs.”
He highlighted that, as per the Samadhan portal, 2,54,360 cases have been filed, but only 50,803 disposed of—less than 20%. This reflects the urgent need for a faster and more effective resolution process.
Krishna, Chairman of the FTCCI Industrial Development Committee,in his opening remarks, noted that delayed payments are not merely an inconvenience but directly affect cash flows, limit growth opportunities, and threaten the very survival of enterprises. He stressed the importance of awareness of available remedies under the MSMED Act, proper documentation, and the use of conciliation and arbitration. FTCCI also operates a dedicated Help Desk to support entrepreneurs with such issues.
Rajeshwar Reddy, Director,Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET) and Joint Director, Dept. of Industries, Govt. of Telangana, explained howMSE Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs) are adopting a structured three-step model—conciliation, arbitration, and award—for faster resolution. He introduced the upcoming Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) portal, powered with AI tools, which will soon replace Samadhan to offer a single, digitised platform connecting buyers, suppliers, councils, and advocates.
Dr. Pradeep Reddy Sarvareddy, Advocate and Arbitration Professional, gave a practical overview of the legal avenues available under the MSMED Act, 2006 and the Telangana State MSEFC Act, 2017. He urged MSMEs to stay updated, maintain proper contracts and documentation, and leverage established legal frameworks without fear of harming business relationships.
A panel discussion moderated by P. Krishna featured Ms Hema Jain, CEO, Crux Management Services Pvt. Ltd., CA Ritesh Mittal, and Sri Prem Chand Kankaria. The discussion addressed real-life challenges faced by MSMEs. Noting that a majority of cases relate to government departments, ministries, and PSUs, Ms Jain said, “A strong, collaborative ecosystem involving industry bodies and government is essential to strengthen MSMEs’ growth.”