Textile industry seeks removal of cotton import dutyIndia's textile sector faces challenges from high cotton prices and declining production. The industry is urging the government to cut impo...
08 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
As India's MSME sector matures, IDBI Bank's Sumit Phakka says the lending framework must keep paceIndia's small businesses are now driving economic growth. New government budgets are boosting MSME financing and support. Digital tools are...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Water, waste & will: How India’s MSMEs can lead the sustainability revolutionWater efficiency, if managed wisely, could very well be the next competitive advantage for Indian MSMEs.
08 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
RBI governor Malhotra urges MSMEs to formalize, digitize, and maintain credit discipline for resilienceRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged MSMEs to embrace formalization, credit discipline, and digital payments for enhanced resilience and comp...
16 Feb, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Survey to assess health of MSMEs likely next yearIndia is planning a comprehensive nationwide survey of its MSME sector in 2026, driven by the statistics ministry at the MSME ministry's re...
22 Sep, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
ET MSME Awards 2025: What does it take to become India’s top MSME enabler?The ET MSME Awards 2025 is on the hunt to find India’s top MSME enabler, empowering the micro, small and medium enterprises to become globa...
28 Aug, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
Need to enhance outreach of NSIC, NSSH schemes across Maharashtra: MSME Minister ManjhiJitan Ram Manjhi stated that the MSMEs are the vibrant and dynamic part of Indian economy and plays a crucial role in nation’s growth.
04 Jul, 2025, 07.22 PM IST
MSME Ministry to set up Global Market Intelligence Network for MSME exportsRane said that the focus has been to provide easy credit, better technology, support and access to the export market.
29 Mar, 2022, 03.37 PM IST
Northeastern states asks MSME Ministry to build a robust infrastructureThe MSME sector plays a significant role in terms of job creation and expanding manufacturing base. Currently, it consists of over 6 crore ...
19 Nov, 2021, 10.37 AM IST
North East MSME Conclave to be held on ThursdayUnion Minister for MSME, Narayan Rane would be chairing North East MSME Conclave, along with Himanta Biswa Sarma on 18th November, 2021 in ...
18 Nov, 2021, 12.37 AM IST
How to ease capital raising for India’s 60m MSMEs that contribute 30% to GDPAs many of these MSMEs strive to recover from the severe impact of the pandemic, the capital markets can present them with possible capital...
03 Jul, 2021, 11.29 AM IST
MSME sector created 11 crore jobs in India: Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the MSME sector contributes 30% to the GDP of the country.
30 Oct, 2020, 10.51 AM IST
MSMEs crucial to make India a $5 trillion economy: Sarbananda SonowalInaugurating a two day North East MSME summit, Sonowal said that considering MSME sector, being the prime drivers of growth with equity and...
22 Nov, 2019, 11.54 PM IST
MSMEs to contribute 50% to GDP in next 5 years: Nitin GadkariGadkari added that the sector currently employs about 11 crore people and the government would take this figure to 15 crore in the next 5 y...
22 Aug, 2019, 01.20 PM IST
Modern MSME can be backbone for high growth business: ReportFocus on areas such as infrastructure, regulatory environment, funding facilities, and skilling would help in strengthening the sector.
09 Oct, 2014, 09.39 PM IST
MSME Ministry to prepare an in-depth development plan in 6 months: Government"The MSME Ministry is in process of preparing a comprehensive development strategy for the sector in consultation with all stake-holders."
22 Jul, 2014, 05.20 PM IST
MSME industry demands separate pre-budget consultationsMicro, small and medium enterprises, which contribute 45 per cent in the manufacturing sector, today demanded that there should be a separa...
30 Jan, 2012, 06.36 PM IST