India Inc sees supply chain strain from Middle East conflict, backs govt responseThe West Asian conflict is disrupting global shipping, energy, and supply chains, impacting Indian companies with shipment delays and input...
22 Mar, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Plastic price surge hits MSMEs, disrupts supply chains for FMCG and footwear firmsPlastic processing units in Kerala are halting operations due to rising raw material costs and capital shortages, impacting FMCG, footwear,...
17 Mar, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Budget 2026-27: Critical minerals, clean energy and MSME revival top Deloitte’s key asksIndia's upcoming Union Budget for FY2026-27 will focus on key reforms. Expect enhanced support for MSMEs and strengthened supply chains for...
25 Nov, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
Govt plans alternative financing plans for MSME exportersThe government is planning to introduce alternate financing models, including export factoring services and trade credit insurance, to supp...
03 Feb, 2025, 01.02 AM IST
Textile firms in China and Pakistan are in deep distress. Can India be the beneficiary?The Indian textile and apparel market is looking at an unlikely and short-lived opportunity to gain global dominance. It remains to be seen...
15 Oct, 2022, 09.33 AM IST
Something Special For MSMEsGoI's fund of funds was meant to infuse over ₹50,000 crore in equity to invest in MSMEs. Apparently, MSMEs are wary over questions being as...
16 Jan, 2022, 11.14 PM IST
ET NOW celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship at the 9th Season of Leaders of Tomorrow Awards and Conclave20 Sep, 2021, 06.55 PM IST
Juggling to survive the year, small businesses fret over lack of profitabilityThe year 2020 brought distress and damage aplenty for the MSME sector. Can the next year herald a new beginning for them?
23 Dec, 2020, 01.01 PM IST
What lies ahead for the MSME sectorThe developed world wants to follow the Bank of Japan, which enhanced liquidity, cut rates, monetised deficit and bought equities since the...
14 Jul, 2020, 05.31 PM IST
'One-time cash transfer, basic food supplies for 3 months can help tackle labour migration problem'It said distributing money through direct benefit transfer (DBT) and food via the PDS will adversely impact the finances of state governmen...
11 Jun, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
Hope monetary and fiscal stimulus will keep India's growth above 0%: World Bank'World Bank working with govt to support economic stabilisation around MSMEs'
15 May, 2020, 04.53 PM IST
Non-durables to be main source of growth over the next couple of months: Pranjul Bhandari‘The one silver lining in this crisis is the window of opportunity in rural India.’
14 May, 2020, 04.41 PM IST
View: India needs a set of fiscal measures, and granular back-to-work protocols, to save both lives and livelihoodsIf the virus were contained by the current lockdown, India’s GDP may grow 1-2% in FY2021.
11 Apr, 2020, 06.32 AM IST
We are expecting a pickup in credit growth as well as economy: PS Jayakumar, Bank of BarodaResolution of the real estate sector pains is the key to credit growth.
07 Oct, 2019, 01.22 PM IST
MSMEs are going to power the growth engine in India: Nirmala Sitharaman“Many MSMEs do not want standards to be brought in because they are scared it might mean a lot more investment to match up to the expectati...
18 Oct, 2016, 02.58 PM IST
- Odisha plans policy for entrepreneurship development: CM
In a bid to encourage growth of small and medium enterprises in the state, Odisha government is planning to bring out a policy for entrepre...
19 Jun, 2013, 10.07 PM IST
- Excise, loan repayment sops for textile sector in Budget 2008
The textile manufacturing sector that has borne the brunt of the appreciating rupee over the past year is likely to get a bailout package i...
22 Jan, 2008, 01.12 AM IST