Impact of Information Technology on Small and Medium enterprises: with special references to Pune city

In India, the manufacturing and trading functions are largely dominated by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The SMEs are playing a vital role for the growth of Indian economy. In liberalization era, SMEs are facing cut throat competition at local, national and international level. To keep their position intact and sustained in a long run, SMEs have adopted Information Technology (IT) and E-Commerce tools in their business. The present study highlights the various business activities in which IT and E-Commerce tools are being used by SMEs and shows the opinions of SME owners about the impact of IT on the business. There are certain barriers in the implementation of IT system, which are also highlighted in this study.