New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without debate amid continued protests by Opposition members.

The legislation had earlier been approved by the Rajya Sabha on August 3, completing its passage in Parliament.

The Bill was cleared during a brief 16-minute sitting after the House reconvened following an adjournment. Proceedings were marked by disruptions during Zero Hour, and the Lok Sabha was later adjourned till Monday.

Focus on Delayed Payments and Dispute Resolution

The amendment seeks to address long-standing delays in payments to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It introduces structured timelines to ensure faster resolution of ...