India's lending boom might no longer be largely bank-ledIndia's private credit market is booming, doubling in five years to $25 billion as companies seek alternatives to traditional bank loans fo...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Why MSMEs hold the key to India’s biggest AI opportunityIndia is poised for AI leadership, with large businesses rapidly adopting advanced systems. However, millions of MSMEs lag due to tradition...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
26 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
SBI's improving performance warrants better valuation, chairman Setty says: ReportState Bank of India's chairman believes the bank is undervalued, citing improvements in financial strength, customer base, and earnings. He...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
India's industrial moment: How AVEVA is turning data into the new competitive edgeIndian industries are investing heavily in digital transformation but face challenges in using their data. AVEVA's industrial intelligence ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
While Europe negotiated FTA, this startup was already hosting India's internet economyA new trade deal between India and Europe opens doors for businesses. However, companies like Hostinger from Lithuania already found succes...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
BRICS nations discuss technology access, innovation support for MSMEs under India's chairshipIndia's leadership in this working group highlights a commitment to fostering resilient and competitive MSME sectors across BRICS economies.
30 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 32% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is always important to make a distinction between sentiment and real business. While sentiment can impact prices in the short term, it i...
26 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Drip Capital partners with YES BANK to boost trade finance access for MSMEsThis collaboration combines Drip Capital's digital platform with YES BANK's banking infrastructure to address the credit gap, offering fast...
26 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Challenging times for Indian auto even as long-term demand trends hold: Assocham's Nirmal MindaIndia's automotive industry is facing the dual challenge of escalating costs and uncertainties in global trade. Yet, the future looks good ...
20 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
78% of our borrowers are first-generation entrepreneurs accessing formal credit: UGRO CapitalUGRO Capital, through its data-driven lending solutions, has supported over 135,000 MSMEs across diverse geographies.
25 Jul, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
18% of MSMEs use digital lending platforms, 90% accept online payments: SIDBI reportDigital lending shows promise, yet traditional marketing methods hinder scalability. While exports rise and sustainability efforts grow, sk...
13 May, 2025, 05.32 PM IST
Need to rationalise MSME schemes for reach: DFS SecretarySpeaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024 on Friday, Joshi also noted that there is a need to address language issues of schemes to m...
18 May, 2024, 12.17 AM IST