NSIC upgraded to Schedule A CPSE status by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

Exam-focused facts from the 2 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) announced the upgrade of National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to Schedule A Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status.
Schedule A recognition enhances NSIC’s managerial, operational and financial powers.
NSIC received an “Excellent” rating from the Department of Public Enterprises for 2024–25.