‘Ailing MSME sector is in dire need of State support’
The Hindu
15 industrial associations stage a protest with various demands
In a bid to save the bleeding micro, small and medium enterprises in the country, the Central and State governments should step and help the MSME sector in a big way immediately - with this prime demand, members and office-bearers of over 15 industrial associations, led by Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA), staged a demonstration, joining the nationwide protest, in front of the Madurai Collectorate on Monday.
Apprehending tough actions by financial institutions, a majority of the small and tiny units were functioning at a loss. “If we locked our units, the banks may take legal action and proceed with auction. Hence, in a bid to prevent such a situation, many units, despite bleeding, are functioning,” MADITSSIA president M. S. Sampath said.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.