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MSME Delayed Payment Rules

Understanding MSME Delayed Payment Act and interest on late payments to vendors.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views

MSME Delayed Payment Rules

MSME Act Provisions#

  • Payment within 45 days
  • Interest on delayed payment

Interest Rate#

  • 3x RBI rate or notified rate
  • On delayed amount

Filing Complaints#

  • MSME Samadhaan portal
  • District Industries Centre
  • Legal remedy

Conclusion#

MSMEs can claim interest on delayed payments.

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