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MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
MSME rules next month, focus on global value chainsThe MSME ministry is set to announce new regulations for small businesses next month. These amendments focus on improving invoice financing...
Banks to reveal loan rates every month in RBI's disclosure tweakThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new lending rate guidelines. Regulated entities must declare lending rates monthly and reset floatin...
RBI proposes new interest rate rules for regulated entities, seeks public commentsThe Reserve Bank of India is harmonizing interest rate determination methods for regulated entities. New guidelines will define internal be...
After ethanol in petrol, it’s now Bio-CNG’s turn: Govt’s Rs 23,731 crore push could change what powers your CNG car in the years aheadIndia is set to unveil the GOBARdhan scheme, targeting a significant rise in Compressed Biogas production. By transforming agricultural was...
Parliament Watch: MSME Bill clears Lok Sabha, eyes faster payment recoveryThe Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, aiming to resolve payment delays. This new law mandates public sector uni...
Loans against FCNR B deposits exempt from priority sectorThe Reserve Bank of India has announced an exemption for loans against specific foreign currency deposits, particularly fresh FCNR(B) and N...
Lok Sabha passes MSME payment delay bill amid opposition protestsThe Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, without debate. This legislation aims to improve payment mechanisms for s...
Banks welcome RBI's steady rates, see boost to credit growthThe Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25 percent. It also raised its economic growth forecast and lowered infl...
Circuit breaker: PCB supply crunch could cut electronics output by 40% within 3 monthsIndustry body India Printed Circuit Association (IPCA) plans to write to the Centre, state governments, and banks within the next few days,...
Rajya Sabha passes MSME bill to curb payment delaysThe Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation introduces timelines for faster dispute r...
Opposition presses for Ayodhya donation row, student protest discussion as Parliament deadlock persistsParliamentary proceedings faced disruptions as Opposition parties demanded statements. They insisted on discussions regarding alleged theft...
Rajya Sabha clears MSME bill to fast-track payment disputes amid Opposition protestsThe Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation aims to expedite delayed payment dispute re...
Banking on gear shift for pickup: After cleaning up bad loans, banks now need a new reform pushIndia's banking sector requires reforms for sustained growth and improved credit access. Banks must grow significantly to meet microenterpr...
MSME Bill introduced, looks to speed up paymentsA key provision of the Bill is to strengthen the framework for addressing delayed payments, a long-standing challenge for micro and small e...
Minimum balance charges swell pvt banks' coffers by nearly Rs 5,000 cr in FY26Private banks collected over Rs 4,900 crore from account holders for minimum balance failures. Public sector banks also gathered Rs 2,100 c...
Macroeconomic fundamentals of Indian economy remain strong amid global challengesIndia's economy shows strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a resilient financial system. Robust domestic demand and healthy corporate bala...
Income-tax, MSME amendment Bills among key economic legislations listed for Parliament's Monsoon SessionKey economy-related bills are listed for Parliament's Monsoon Session. The Income-tax Amendment Bill aims to boost India's sovereign debt m...
Monsoon Session: MSME, FCRA, tax reforms on govt's house agendaParliament will consider the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill and Income-tax Amendment Bill. A major MSME reform package will also be in...
ECLGS 5.0 crosses 4.11 lakh guarantees, extends Rs 1.55 lakh crore support to firms hit by West Asia crisisThe Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 has issued over 4.11 lakh guarantees. These guarantees amount to more than Rs 1.55 lakh cror...