Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
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
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrumsA recent analysis highlights that stringent regulations on fasteners, a seemingly minor expense, are leading to significant production hurd...
06 May, 2026, 12.31 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 Inc must give ‘Bharat’ a seat in boardroomsIndian companies are focusing on growth in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, known as Bharat. However, their boardrooms do not reflect this market....
28 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Liquidity unlocked, access denied: With rating rules, how TReDS leaves most MSMEs behindDespite the government’s TReDS push, experts say the RBI’s move to ease onboarding lacks clarity as credit ratings continue to be a key bot...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.45 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
How Asian Consulting Engineers is driving excellence for Indian MSMEsThe water and environmental consulting specialist — and category winner at the ET MSME Awards 2024 — helps enterprises thrive with innovati...
29 Jul, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
Regulatory overload: MSMEs face Rs 13 lakh yearly compliance costs, over 1,000 regulations and high jail risk, says reportTeamLease Regtech’s latest report highlights that a single manufacturing unit of an MSME is required to adhere to 998 unique obligations, t...
10 Jul, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
Excessive data regulation can impede business expansion of MSMEs, says surveyMost respondents highlight the importance of targeted advertising, expressing concerns about losing ad targeting capabilities on platforms ...
12 Mar, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
Mandaviya asks MSME pharma firms to move towards good manufacturing practices through self regulationUnion minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, has told representatives of the pharmaceutical industry that Schedule M, which requires adherence to goo...
11 Jul, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
From new classification to a separate division in the Ministry, India’s micro-MSMEs need differentiated supportAs India aims to become a $5 trillion economy by 2026, it has never been more critical than now to expand support to the MSME sector, and p...
02 Jul, 2023, 09.53 AM 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
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
Ficci writes to PMO, reels off steps to improve ease of business in MSME sectorStating that land is a scarce resource, the report said state governments should look at developing 'flatted factories' with a plug-and-pla...
29 Jul, 2015, 10.07 PM IST