Laghu Udyog Bharati

What Laghu Udyog Bharati does

Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) is a non-profit Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) welfare organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in New Delhi, India. It operates as India's largest MSME welfare body, with 66,476 verified industry members organized through 1,105 units (Ekais) across 27 states and 581 districts, supported by a staff of approximately 50 employees. Its functional role spans advocacy, capacity-building, market access, and policy engagement on behalf of Indian MSMEs.

LUB's product and service surface includes the LEAP Portal (a digital member engagement platform), a Technology Transfer vertical (operationalized through partnerships with CSIR labs, DST-TEC, and IIT NEST nodes), GeM Portal assistance for public procurement access, the Udyog Times magazine, the MSME Startup T20 Podcast, and a portfolio of exhibitions anchored by the India Manufacturing Show, India Industrial Fair, and India Stonemart (13th edition in 2026). Women's entrepreneurship is supported through the SWAYAMSIDDHA sub-brand, with 5,577 female members across 62 women's units and a Digital Sakhi training program. Institutional positioning is reinforced through advisory representation to government bodies and MoUs with GeM, CSIR labs, IITs, UNDP, and the RAMP scheme.

The business model is non-profit and multi-stream: (1) membership subscriptions on a 10-year cycle across the 66,476-member base, (2) donations, (3) exhibition stall fees in the ₹6,000–₹16,000 range across 25+ annual events, and (4) training program fees at approximately ₹3,000 per participant. Go-to-market is grassroots and relationship-driven, leveraging the 1,105-unit network for member acquisition and event fill, supplemented by partnerships with government and academic institutions for credibility and reach.

Name

Laghu Udyog Bharati

Legal name

Laghu Udyog Bharati

Website

https://lubindia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laghu Udyog Bharati is a non-profit MSME welfare organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in New Delhi, serving 66,476 industry members across 27 states and 581 districts through advocacy, training, exhibitions, and policy engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: LUB generates revenue through 10-year membership subscriptions, with members joining via hub.lubindia.com. Subscription refund policy indicates a 7-day refund window, prorated refunds for unused portions, and auto-renewal.
2. Donations: Donations support the organization's mission. Donations are generally non-refundable unless made as part of a fundraising event, special appeal, or where no tax receipt has been issued. Refund requests must be made within 7 days.
3. Exhibition and Event Participation Fees: Revenue is generated through exhibition participation fees, including SWAYAMSIDDHA exhibitions (food counters at ₹6,000, biggest corner stalls at ₹13,000 for members/₹16,000 non-members, corner stalls at ₹12,000/₹15,000, basic stalls at ₹9,500/₹12,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) is India's largest MSME welfare organization, providing membership-based advocacy, technology transfer, skill development, women entrepreneurship support, government procurement assistance (GeM), and industry networking to micro, small, and medium enterprises across India. The organization serves 66,476 verified members through 1,105 units across 581 districts in 27 states, operating flagship events, training programs, a technology compendium of 2,500+ technologies, the LEAP Portal, and content platforms including Udyog Times magazine and MSME Startup T20 podcast.

Product overview

Laghu Udyog Bharati is an MSME welfare organization offering a portfolio of support services rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include GeM Portal Assistance for government procurement navigation, Technology Transfer services connecting MSMEs with research institutions, and the LEAP Portal for digital membership management. Content and media initiatives include the monthly Udyog Times magazine and MSME Startup T20 podcast series. The organization runs flagship events including India Industrial Fair (IIF), India Manufacturing Show (IMS), and India Stonemart exhibitions. Women's entrepreneurship is supported through the SWAYAMSIDDHA brand and Aayam initiative. Additional services include National Skill Development programs, Gramshilpi for rural artisans, VidyaNidhi for industry-academia linkage, and Certificate of Origin assistance for exporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SWAYAMSIDDHA: A trademark brand for women entrepreneurship exhibitions organized by LUB's women's Ikai chapters nationwide. First exhibition in 2019, officially registered as trademark in 2022.
• Udyog Times
• MSME Startup T20 Podcast
• LEAP

Quantifiable outcome

• 485 GeM new seller registrations facilitated through LUB GeM Webinar sessions with 1,600+ participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• DST-Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), Panjab University, ChandigarhcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2026LUB collaborated with DST-TEC, Panjab University, to organize the Transfer of Technology (ToT) Conference 2026 on 4 July 2026 at LUB Head Office, New Delhi. The conference presented 20 industry-ready technologies spanning clean energy, water treatment, agriculture, Industry 4.0, waste management, and advanced materials. Approximately 45 industry representatives attended in person and 35 virtually.
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026LUB participated in a stakeholder consultation meeting at NIOS Headquarters, Noida on 1 July 2026 to review and strengthen the Fire Marshal Course being developed by NIOS. LUB representatives provided technical recommendations on curriculum design.
• BRICS Nations (MSME Forum)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026LUB participated in the First BRICS MSME Forum and Third SME Working Group Meeting in Agra on 19 June 2026, engaging with policymakers and industry leaders from BRICS member nations on digital transformation, innovation, access to finance, skill development, and cross-border collaboration.
• GeM (Government e-Marketplace)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUB signed an MoU with GeM to provide structured training and onboarding support to small businesses. Through this collaboration, LUB conducts GeM webinars covering registration, bidding, vendor assessment, and product catalogue management. LUB GeM webinars have facilitated 485 new seller registrations with 1,600+ participants across multiple sessions.
• BITS PilanikeyTechnology or IntegrationBITS Pilani is listed among LUB's institutional partners in the technology transfer ecosystem, with Prof. Deepak Chitkara from BITS Pilani serving as Co-Coordinator of DST-TEC.
• CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)coreTechnology or IntegrationLUB's Technology Transfer initiative actively involves 13 CSIR labs. The '100 Technologies in 100 Days' flagship initiative has facilitated ~100 technology adoptions worth ₹2 Cr across 500+ MSMEs through CSIR lab partnerships.
• IIT RoparkeyTechnology or IntegrationIIT Ropar is listed among LUB's institutional partners in the technology ecosystem, enabling access to validated technologies for MSME adoption.
• GITAM UniversitykeyTechnology or IntegrationGITAM University is part of LUB's technology ecosystem network, collaborating on technology transfer and validation for MSMEs.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)keyTechnology or IntegrationVIT is listed among LUB's institutional partners providing access to cutting-edge technologies for commercialization through the MSME sector.
• UNDP IndiakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaghu Udyog Bharati & UNDP India are engaged in a joint initiative (visible on the Important Verticals page) focused on MSME welfare and development goals.
• BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), BangalorekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUB Karnataka collaborated with BMSCE to organize a Management Development Program (MDP) on 27-28 March 2026, focusing on AI-driven operations, skill development, and Industry-Academia collaboration for MSMEs.
• IMS FoundationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMS Foundation jointly organizes the India Manufacturing Show with LUB-Karnataka. The 7th edition (IMS 2025) focused on Aerospace & Defence Engineering, held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre with participation from over 10 countries.
• Quality Council of India (QCI)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCI supports LUB Karnataka's Belagavi unit in organizing an Awareness Program on ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) Certification to help MSMEs understand certification advantages, eligibility criteria, and government support.
• Centre for Development of Stones (CDOS)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDOS is the primary organizer of India Stonemart exhibition, with LUB serving as co-organiser. The 13th edition (2026) showcases natural dimensional stones, ancillary products, and services with participation expected to exceed 35,000 visitors including 1,000 overseas visitors.
• Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (RIICO)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIICO serves as the Principal Sponsor of India Stonemart 2026, the 13th edition of one of the largest international stone industry exhibitions, organized with LUB as co-organiser.
• Assam Industries DepartmentkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUB participated in an Industry-Academia Meet at Assam Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan) on 3 July 2026, organized by the Industries Department. Discussions focused on aligning academic curricula with industry requirements, promoting internships, research collaboration, and establishing Centres of Excellence.
• Various Banks and Government DepartmentskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUB collaborates with various government departments and banks to conduct loan melas at the Ikai level, addressing the funding challenge for women entrepreneurs and MSMEs through financial literacy sessions and access to credit.
• Vidyalankar Polytechnic, MumbaikeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerVidyalankar Polytechnic Mumbai collaborated with LUB under an existing MoU to organize a 2-day online training program on 'MIS & ERP – Effective Use of Management Systems and Digital Tools' for LUB members on 17-18 April 2026.
• MSME Ministry and Central MSME DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUB holds discussions with the Ministry of MSME and Central MSME Department on policy support, market access, technology adoption, and ease of doing business. Participated in First BRICS MSME Forum representing Indian MSMEs.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India): ASSOCHAM is one of India's oldest apex industry chambers with a broader, enterprise-wide remit that includes MSMEs. It competes with LUB for MSME member mindshare and government advocacy influence, though with a much larger and more corporate-skewed membership base.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry): CII is a leading industry confederation in India with deep policy access and large-scale events. While not MSME-exclusive, it offers competing advocacy, networking, and skilling services to LUB's target segment, particularly larger SMEs and family businesses.
• FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry): FICCI is the largest and oldest Indian chamber of commerce, providing advocacy, trade facilitation, and member services that overlap with LUB's offering. It is a broad incumbent with comparable institutional reach but a much wider industry mandate than LUB's MSME focus.
• PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI): PHDCCI is a multi-industry chamber offering advocacy, trade fairs, and policy research with a significant SME member segment. It competes with LUB for SME advocacy mandates and event participation at the national level.

Emerging players

• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): TiE is a global not-for-profit fostering entrepreneurship, with strong India chapters supporting founders and growth-stage SMEs. It overlaps with LUB on entrepreneurship support, mentoring, and networking, but skews more toward tech and venture-backed SMEs.
• India SME Forum: India SME Forum is a younger, more digitally focused MSME advocacy and networking platform. It overlaps with LUB in targeting Indian small businesses but is more event- and media-driven, representing an emerging digital alternative to LUB's traditional model.

Direct peers

• FISME (Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises): FISME is an apex body representing Indian MSMEs with a national footprint and policy advocacy focus. It is the closest direct peer to LUB, also engaging with government on MSME policy, technology, and market access issues.
• SME Chamber of India: The SME Chamber of India is a dedicated MSME/SME industry body that, like LUB, advocates for small and medium enterprises, runs awards, and connects members to government programs. It is a direct competitor in the same MSME-only niche.
• Indian Industries Association (IIA): IIA is a state-level MSME and small industry association, primarily in Uttar Pradesh, providing advocacy, training, and government liaison similar to LUB. It represents regional competition for membership and influence in North India.

Others

• World MSME Forum: World MSME Forum is a global platform convening MSME-focused organizations, including LUB via its BRICS MSME Forum engagement. It is a thematic peer and ecosystem partner rather than a direct domestic competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lubindia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lubBharat
• Facebookfacebook.com/lubindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laghu-udyog-bharati
• Instagraminstagram.com/lub.india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Laghu Udyog Bharati