The Ministry of corporate affairs has expanded the definition of small and medium sized companies (SMCs).
As per expanded definition, Small & Medium Companies is an unlisted company, a bank, an insurance or a financial institution with sales up to Rs 250 crore and borrowings up to Rs 50 crore.
Earlier limit for sales was Rs 50 crore and for borrowings was Rs 10 crore.
Now, SMCs are permitted to avail number of exemptions under Company (Accounting Standards) Rules 2021.
It will reduce complexity of regulatory filings for smaller firms.