How would you differentiate between an ancillary and a tiny unit?
Basis of difference |
Ancillary industrial units |
Tiny units |
Definition |
Industrial units that have to supply a minimum of 50% of their production to their parent industries are termed ancillary industrial units. |
Industries that have a maximum investment of Rs. 25 lakh in their plant and machinery are regarded as tiny industrial units. |
Investment limit |
The maximum level of investment is Rs. 1 crore. |
The maximum level of investment is Rs. 25 lakh. |
Obligation |
Such units have to supply at least 50% of their production to their parent industries. |
No such obligations. |
Examples |
Industries engaged in the production of machine parts, tools and other intermediate products. |
Business units such as small shops, boutiques, STD (subscriber trunk dialling) booths and photocopy centres. |