Beyond the first export: How India’s SMBs can build lasting global businessesIndia’s exports hit a record in 2025-26, and SMBs account for nearly half of them. But as trade deals widen market access, Payoneer leaders...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Agentic AI in financial services: How banks are rethinking lending, risk and decision-makingFrom loan processing and credit assessment to fraud detection and regulatory compliance, agentic AI is changing how financial institutions ...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Next-gen GST reforms: Single registration, easier input tax credit among key MSME demandsThe 57th GST Council meeting, now slated for October 8, 2026 (Thursday), is likely to consider several proposals aimed at easing the compli...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Small-business lenders’ growth cools in FY26 amid credit headwindsIndifi’s revenue and loan book remained broadly flat, NeoGrowth’s assets under management (AUM) declined 21.5%, and Lendingkart’s fell 74%....
05 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur: Entrepreneurs highlight new growth opportunitiesThe ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur, concluded on a strong note, with industry leaders emphasising greater collaboration among businesses...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
CBAM can help India build a greener, competitive export sectorThe EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is set to reshape global trade dynamics by prioritizing carbon intensity. Indian exporters must...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
HDFC's new CEO: Who is Anup Bagchi? The ICICI veteran set to take charge at India's largest private lenderAnup Bagchi has been appointed managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, effective October 27, 2026. He transitions back to banking after a t...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
India a 'bright spot' amid uncertainty: Shaktikanta DasIndia recorded average annual real GDP growth of 7.9% between 2021-22 and 2025-26, while growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 stood at 7....
30 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000: Supreme Court to hear challenge plea on MondayEnding nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, the government has introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on transfers worth over Rs 2,000 made ...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
As SMEs digitise and expand globally, foreign banks have a crucial role to play: DBS Bank India’s Divyesh DalalDBS Bank India is enhancing its support for SMEs with the launch of its new Collections Orchestration platform, aiming to streamline paymen...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
ET Business Growth Summit Chennai: Innovation and R&D key to unlocking MSME potentialThe ET Business Growth Summit in Chennai saw industry leaders emphasising stronger collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and instit...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
From local strength to global supply chains: The challenges before Tamil Nadu MSMEsDespite the benefits of a cluster-based industrial ecosystem, MSMEs in Tamil Nadu continue to face challenges such as limited awareness of ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Modi's governance model: Scaling trust, efficiency and growthGovernance transformation relies on technology and citizen engagement for efficient delivery. Digital identity and direct transfers have im...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive seasonRetailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash,...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Leather, footwear exports may hit $5.5 billion as UK, EU trade pacts boost growth: CLE Chairman JunejaIndia's leather exports are projected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2026-27. Trade pacts with the UK and EU will significantly boost these fu...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
BRICS 2026: PM Modi flags tech, critical minerals weaponisationPrime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned against using technology and critical minerals for advantage. He emphasized that a cooperative appro...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
BRICS Summit: Modi warns against weaponisation of tech, critical minerals; Xi announces open-source AIBRICS Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS nations to unite in the face of rising global tensions and emphasised the need ...
13 Sep, 2026, 09.53 PM IST