New Delhi, June 19 -- The implementation of anti-dumping duties is critical to safeguarding India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a sectoral report titled 'Impact of Anti-Dumping Duties in India', released by the Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP).

Dumped Imports Pose Significant Risks To MSMEs

The report said dumped imports continue to erode domestic manufacturing capacity, employment and investment, with MSMEs particularly vulnerable due to limited working capital, weaker bargaining power, smaller inventories and dependence on a narrow product base.

Unlike larger firms, they often lack the financial resilience to withstand prolonged price pressures.

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