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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) represent one of the most dynamic and sensitive sectors of the Indian economy due to their significant contributions to employment and exports. This paper examines the various challenges faced by MSMEs in India through an analytical approach based a sample study. The research focuses on MSME units in Mukkam Municipality, Kerala, using a well-structured questionnaire for data collection. In addition to tabular analysis, statistical tools such as cross-tabulation and the Pearson chi-square test are used to interpret the data. The study reveals that many entrepreneurs have limited access to capital and tend to concentrate on the manufacturing sector. The key findings highlight the scarcity of service sector enterprises and the financial difficulties commonly encountered by most businesses in this municipality.Moreover, government policies significantly influence the performance of this sector. A lack of awareness about the available opportunities within the MSME sector also poses a considerable challenge.