A Study for Understanding the Problems of MSMEs under Current Pandemic Situation with Special Reference to Kolkata

Authors

  • Shounak Das State Aided College Teacher - Category 1, Department of Commerce, Vivekananda College, Kolkata
  • Sandip Basak State Aided College Teacher - Category 1, Department of Commerce, Surendranath College for Women, Kolkata
  • Girija Mohan Das Guest Lecturer, Department of Commerce, Tara Devi Harakh Chand Kankaria Jain College, Kolkata

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https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v55i12.65-67p

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Abstract

The Covid 19 pandemic has called for a massive economic slowdown in case of almost every industrial sector of India. Naturally small and micro-small shops are tremendously affected and they need appropriate strategies for their survival in the upcoming future. This study made an attempt to identify the ground level problems faced by the small and micro level enterprises and find some strategies to overcome the situation. The present study is basically a qualitative approach. To do so the researchers interviewed 121 shopkeepers running businesses before the lockdown through unstructured questionnaire. The researchers identified the problems and their definite or probable causes based on their opinions and views.

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Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

Das, S., Basak, S., & Das, G. M. (2020). A Study for Understanding the Problems of MSMEs under Current Pandemic Situation with Special Reference to Kolkata. The Management Accountant Journal, 55(12), 65–67. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v55i12.65-67p

Issue

Volume 55, Issue 12, December 2020

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