MSME Chamber of India • Effective Date: October 2026 • Last Updated: 12 October 2026
Welcome to MSME Chamber of India (“the Chamber”). These Membership Terms & Conditions govern applications for membership, membership approval, participation in Chamber activities and the use of membership-related services. By submitting a membership application or participating in Chamber activities as a member, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to comply with these terms.
Membership is open to eligible individuals, entrepreneurs, startups, proprietorships, partnerships, companies, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), professionals, industry associations and other business or institutional entities, subject to the Chamber’s applicable membership criteria.
Applicants must:
Submission of an application does not automatically confer membership.
Membership categories, eligibility requirements, benefits, fees and validity periods will be communicated through the Chamber’s official membership materials or directly to the applicant.
Applicable application charges, membership fees, renewal fees and other approved charges will be communicated before payment. Members agree to:
Membership fees must be paid only to the Chamber or through payment channels officially authorised by it. Any applicable taxes will be charged in accordance with relevant legal requirements.
Membership fees and other payments are subject to the Chamber’s published refund and cancellation policy, where applicable, and any applicable law.
Before making a payment, applicants should review the applicable fee, validity period and cancellation conditions.
A refund request must be submitted in writing with the relevant application or membership reference and payment details. The Chamber will review the request under its applicable policy.
Nothing in this clause excludes any refund or other right that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Subject to the relevant membership category and programme conditions, members may be eligible to participate in activities such as:
Benefits may differ by membership category and programme. Some activities may require separate registration, selection, approval or payment.
Members must conduct themselves honestly, professionally, and respectfully. Members agree not to:
The Chamber’s name, logo, identity, membership certificate, membership number and other official credentials may be used only in accordance with the Chamber’s written authorisation and applicable brand guidelines.
Mmebers must not:
Any permission to use the Chamber’s name or logo may be withdrawn if it is misused or the relevant authorisation ends.
Membership alone does not automatically entitle a member to a position on the Chamber’s governing body, leadership team, industry councils, committees or chapters.
Appointments and designations are subject to separate approval, appointment procedures and any applicable terms of office.
Members must not announce or represent themselves as appointed office bearers, council heads, ambassadors or authorised representatives without formal confirmation from the Chamber.
The Chamber may maintain member records and, where applicable, a member directory to facilitate networking and business engagement.
Public display of a member’s business profile, photograph, contact details or other identifying information will be subject to the applicable privacy notice, consent arrangements and relevant law.
Members are responsible for ensuring that any information or promotional material they submit is accurate and that they have the necessary rights and permissions to provide it.
The Chamber does not guarantee the accuracy, conduct, solvency, quality or performance of other members or third-party businesses.
The Chamber may collect and process information submitted through membership applications, including identity and contact details, business information, supporting documents and photographs where requested.
Such information will be processed for legitimate membership-related purposes, including:
Information will be handled in accordance with the Chamber’s Privacy Policy and applicable law. Applicants should review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information.
Members should not submit information belonging to another person unless they are authorised to do so. Any photograph or other information requested for verification must be collected and used for the stated purpose, with appropriate safeguards.
The Chamber may contact applicants and members using the email address, telephone number, postal address or other contact details they provide.
Communications may relate to application status, membership administration, renewals, events, industry updates and relevant Chamber initiatives.
Members should keep their contact details current and inform the Chamber of any unauthorised use of their membership credentials.
Marketing communications, where applicable, will be handled in accordance with the relevant consent and opt-out requirements.
The Chamber facilitates networking, knowledge-sharing, industry engagement and access to information or opportunities through its programmes and activities.
Unless expressly confirmed in a separate written agreement, the Chamber does not guarantee:
The Chamber’s support or facilitation does not replace independent professional, legal, financial, tax or regulatory advice where such advice is required.
The Chamber may suspend or terminate membership, subject to applicable law and its procedures, where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a member:
Where appropriate, the member may be informed of the concern and given an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made.
Termination does not remove any outstanding payment obligation or other liability that accrued before termination. Any refund entitlement will be assessed under the applicable refund policy and law.
A member may request voluntary withdrawal by notifying the Chamber in writing.
The Chamber may revise these terms to reflect changes in its operations, membership policies or applicable law.
The updated version and its effective date will be published on the Chamber’s official website or communicated through appropriate channels. Where required by law, members will be notified or asked to provide fresh consent.
Continued membership after an update will be subject to the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Chamber is not responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from a member’s independent business decisions, dealings with third parties or participation in activities outside the Chamber’s direct control.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limits any statutory rights available to an applicant or member.
Members may submit membership-related complaints, concerns or requests for clarification through the Chamber’s official contact channels.
The parties should first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith communication. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it will be handled in accordance with applicable Indian law and the jurisdiction determined by the Chamber’s confirmed legal and registered-office details, subject to applicable law.
These terms are intended to be governed by the laws of India, subject to applicable law and any mandatory legal requirements.
The appropriate jurisdiction and registered-office details should be confirmed by the Chamber before this section is finalised.
By submitting a membership application, I confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to comply with the Membership Terms & Conditions and acknowledge that membership is subject to verification and approval by MSME Chamber of India. I understand that membership does not guarantee funding, government benefits, business contracts, or specific outcomes.