UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Compliance squeeze, global scrutiny redefine India’s $30 billion pharma export playbookAs global markets prioritise quality and regulatory trust, India’s pharma sector is recalibrating beyond its traditional cost advantage.
01 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Single-window system, project dashboard accelerate industrialisation in Odisha: IPICOL MDReforms streamline processes without diluting safeguards, says Aboli Sunil Naravane, MD, IPICOL
13 Apr, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Complex rules a hurdle for MSMEs, says Gauba Panel; Gives 38-pt agendaA high-level committee has proposed 38 reforms for India's MSME sector, environmental rules, FSSAI, and BIS. Key proposals include simplify...
22 Oct, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
CBIC to honour taxpayers' contribution to GST success“On the eve of completion of 4 years of the GST, it has been decided to honour the tax payers who have been a part of the GST success story...
30 Jun, 2021, 07.58 PM IST
Making structural changes can give fillip to the MSMEs in the upcoming budgetIt is critical for the government to take some bold moves that helps in revival of the sector and boosts investor confidence.
30 Jan, 2021, 11.49 AM IST
Most CPSEs yet to use TReDS to pay vendorsOnly 32 of the 255 central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) mandated by New Delhi to settle vendor dues on TReDS have made even a single t...
11 Aug, 2020, 12.44 PM IST
The real issue: Businesses need to comply with 194 labour laws, spend Rs 4.58 lakh per annumA typical MSME is required to deal with 364 compliances in a year i.e. one compliance a day, with adverse consequences including penalties ...
18 Jul, 2020, 12.36 PM IST
9.2 million MSMEs to benefit from fintech era, 49% of them still prefer traditional lending over digital: SurveyIllustrating the increasing popularity of digital payment technology in recent times, the report, by digital payment solution provider furt...
19 Nov, 2019, 02.13 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman’s latest stimulus brings cheers but industry expects moreThe new measures are in line with a series of steps being taken by the NDA-II to arrest the slowing pace of economic activity witnessed acr...
23 Sep, 2019, 02.35 PM IST
Budget 2019: Access to credit, increased ease of doing business, top demands of tier 2, 3-based MSMEsEmploying over 60 million people and contributing 45% of industrial output and 40% of the country's exports, MSMEs are the critical growth ...
04 Jul, 2019, 10.01 PM IST
Top of the list: MSMEs look for easier access to loans in Budget 2019The year 2019 seems hopeful for MSME’s since the government has already started providing them with various reliefs.
31 Jan, 2019, 09.44 AM IST
Significant relief for micro and small enterprises in GST structure: SMERA RatingsThe announcements, believes SMERA, will go a long way in providing relief to a large number of micro small and medium (MSME) enterprises.
09 Oct, 2017, 05.33 PM IST
Budget 2017 – energising entrepreneurshipThe MSMEs today continue to deal with core business challenges including high interest costs, ability to raise adequate working capital, an...
28 Jan, 2017, 12.54 PM IST
Ministries seek cut in red tape in labour laws to spur growthThe government will discuss the proposals at the Indian Labour conference to be kicked off by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday.
17 May, 2013, 05.00 AM IST