The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC) was established in 1955 to aid and foster the growth of small and medium enterprises in India. It provides various support services to small businesses, including marketing support through exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, and export assistance. It also offers credit support through equipment financing, tie-ups with banks, and financing for procurement of raw materials and marketing activities. Additionally, NSIC provides technology support such as product design, testing facilities, and training as well as operating business incubators to help entrepreneurs start small businesses.