Telangana Becomes First State in India to Establish a Dedicated MSE Facilitation Council for Startups: Sri K. Madhukar Babu, Joint Director (MSME), Department of Industries, Government of Telangana
Hyderabad, Oct 13: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), in association with the MSME Development Office (MSME-DFO), Hyderabad, organised an awareness programme on the MSME Development (Amendments) Bill, 2026, at FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Hyderabad, on Tuesday.
The programme focused on key amendments relating to delayed payments, compliance requirements, dispute resolution and their implications for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Sri K. Madhukar Babu, Joint Director (MSME), Department of Industries, Government of Telangana, attended as the Special Guest. He said the amendments introduce mechanisms to address delayed payments, provide defined timelines for mediation and arbitration, facilitate recovery of dues and enable access to finance through TReDS platforms.
He further stated that Telangana has seven Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs), including one exclusively dedicated to startups. He noted that Telangana is the first state in India to establish a Facilitation Council exclusively for startups.
Dr. Gaddam Sudarshan, Founder & CEO, Shasrith Infotech Pvt. Ltd. and State Head at German University of Digital Science, AP & TG addressed participants on the key provisions and significance of the proposed amendments. He gave insights in to the same.
Sri K. K. Maheshwari, President, FTCCI, said delayed payments affect MSMEs’ working capital, salary payments and business growth. He urged entrepreneurs to understand the amended provisions and make effective use of the Facilitation Councils to resolve delayed payment issues.
Sri P. Krishna, Chairman, Industrial Development Committee, FTCCI, said the amendments could improve payment discipline and make dispute resolution more time-bound. He emphasised the need to bridge the gap between legislation and its practical implementation through awareness among MSME entrepreneurs.
The programme covered the major amendments, compliance requirements, the impact on MSMEs and buyers, and mechanisms for resolving payment disputes. An interactive question-and-answer session enabled participants to seek clarifications from the MSME-DFO official.
The initiative aimed to help MSME entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders understand the proposed changes and their implications for business operations.
FTCCI office-bearers present included Sri Srinivas Garimella, Senior Vice President
