Products covered under the SSI exemption notification :

The exemption to be given to SSIs is not applicable for all the goods. The benefit of the said notification is restricted to the products listed in the notification. The notification covers most of the products to fulfill the intention of the notification. However, tobacco products, pan masala, watches, matches, some textile products etc. are specifically excluded from SSI exemption. The manufacturer has to ascertain the classification of the products before making a decision to opt for the benefit under this notification.