New Delhi, July 16 -- Public sector purchases from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) continue to grow in 2025-26, with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) sourcing 42.2 per cent of their total procurement from MSEs-well above the mandatory 25 per cent target and significantly higher than 35 per cent achieved in 2024-25.

Out of the Rs 35,090 crore total procurement by CPSEs so far this fiscal year, Rs 15,224 crore came from MSEs. Notably, Rs 1,088 crore worth of goods and services were procured from women-led enterprises, reflecting the 3 per cent sub-target provision introduced for women entrepreneurs.

This progress stems from the 2018 revision to the Public Procurement Policy, which made it compulsory for CPSEs to procure at lea...