Chennai, Feb. 17 -- The Coimbatore MSME Association has called on the Union government to regulate prices of key inputs such as steel, copper and aluminium to protect micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from escalating cost pressures, on Monday.

At a meeting held in Avarampalayam in Coimbatore, the association reviewed the current industrial scenario and adopted two key resolutions addressing raw material pricing and trade policy concerns, reported The Times Of India.

Citing sharp and frequent increases in input costs, the association said MSME units are under severe strain as prices of steel, copper and aluminium continue to rise. It appealed to the Centre to introduce measures to stabilise prices and ensure a uniform pricing m...