India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM 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
Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFCKarnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a ...
22 May, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
FICCI Northeast Council congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on second Assam CM termAs Himanta Biswa Sarma embarks on his second term as Chief Minister of Assam, the FICCI Northeast Advisory Council extends its heartfelt co...
13 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Viksit Bharat will be built on capability, not just cost advantage: Hemant Jhajhria of KPMG IndiaIndia is at a pivotal moment in global manufacturing. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are key to this transformation. They must shift ...
13 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
10 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Banks record robust 15.9% credit growth in FY26: Finance MinistryIndian banks saw strong credit growth of 15.9 percent in the 2025-26 fiscal year. This reflects a vibrant economy and high demand for loans...
05 May, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Branching out just got easier for NBFCsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased branch opening rules for NBFCs. This move helps gold loan NBFCs expand their reach. It allows them to p...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
MSME Ministry showcases PM Vishwakarma’s transformative livelihood impact at Civil Services Day sessionDr Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, MSME, moderated the session and outlined the scheme’s vision and digital, pap...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Beyond wage protest: Bureaucracy, compliance burden strain Noida-Greater Noida MSMEsIndustry stakeholders say legacy bureaucratic systems and entrenched administrative practices are undermining MSMEs’ momentum in the region.
16 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM 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
India eyes 20 more countries for open market access in next big trade betIndia is negotiating with twenty additional nations for market access and trade expansion. Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated these talks b...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
IBC study calls for auction reform to boost MSME insolvency resolutionA new study suggests changes to how bankrupt micro, small, and medium enterprises are rescued. It proposes a single objective auction model...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Panel proposes wide-ranging reforms to ease regulatory burden on small businessesA NITI Aayog-led committee has proposed 17 reforms to alleviate regulatory and financial burdens on MSMEs. Key recommendations include expa...
17 Nov, 2025, 03.49 PM 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
A Latvian lesson: How India can ensure MSMEs get loans more easilyThe small Baltic nation and others in the “Rapid Reformers” group have been able to improve their loan rejection rates to small businesses....
01 Jul, 2023, 09.52 AM IST