India, June 26 -- India PR Distribution

New Delhi [India], June 26: India's 7.4 crore-plus MSMEs registered on the Udyam and Udyam Assist platforms form the backbone of the economy, generating employment for over 32 crore people and contributing around 31% of GDP, 35.4% of manufacturing output and nearly half of the country's exports. For these businesses -- manufacturers, traders, retailers, service firms and millions of micro-entrepreneurs -- procurement of raw materials, inventory, packaging, IT and office supplies remains one of the largest operating expenses and a critical daily activity.

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