The present study examines the determinants of income and enterprise performance among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Mizoram using primary survey data from 440 enterprises. Employing Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, correlation analysis, ANOVA, and Chi-square tests, the study investigates the influence of socio-economic characteristics, ownership structure, investment patterns, labour employment, and working hours on enterprise income and annual turnover. The results reveal that socio-economic factors explain a substantial proportion of income variation. Monthly family income emerges as the strongest predictor of enterprise income, followed by age, education, and engagement in additional occupations. In contrast, gender, marital status, and community do not significantly influence income. Investment plays a decisive role in enterprise performance. Labour employment positively contributes to turnover though capital investment remains the dominant driver. Additionally, working hours show a statistically significant association with turnover. The study highlight the central role of capital intensity, human capital, and locational advantage in shaping MSME performance in Mizoram and provide important policy implications for targeted enterprise development and financial support mechanisms.
MSMEs; Enterprise Performance; Human Capital; Capital Investment; Annual Turnover, Labour Productivity.
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