Bond won't help this time: Why RBI should hike interest rate, instead of unleashing forex mobilisation schemes as in the pastReserve Bank of India's past emergency tools for raising foreign currency are no longer effective. Global interest rates have changed the f...
27 May, 2026, 12.21 AM 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
GST 2.0 Inverted duty structure hurts FMCG, Pharma: Expert flags concernsIndian enterprises are navigating challenges posed by the Goods and Services Tax. The inverted duty scenario is particularly affecting FMCG...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
West Asia conflict disrupts aviation, leads to 15–20% dip in inbound tourist traffic; Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for industry: PHDCCI reportIndia's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector is currently reeling from the impact of conflicts in West Asia. With inbound tourist arrival...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
500 micro cuts: Compliance burden weighs heavy on MSMEs that have to adhere to over 500 micro regulations every yearEntrepreneurs face a complex web of regulations, hindering growth. MSMEs bear a disproportionate compliance burden. The govt is working to ...
07 Sep, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
Budget track: India Inc seeks triple boost - jobs, infra, consumptionConfederation of Indian Industry president Sanjiv Puri suggested a seven-point agenda to propel growth, including employment generation, in...
31 Dec, 2024, 06.17 AM IST
Focus is on creating jobs, giving a lift to small biz & middle class: Nirmala SitharamanTarget set Finance Minister, who presented her 7th budget in a row, talks about what government seeks to achieve.
24 Jul, 2024, 12.49 AM IST
MSMEs should build support fund for women to encourage their participation: Lohit Bhatia, Indian Staffing FederationMSMEs should work towards increasing female workforce participation by making structural changes to their ecosystem, says Lohit Bhatia, Pre...
27 May, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
Presumptive taxation eligibility limits enhanced for professionals and MSMEsEarlier MSMEs with annual turnover up to Rs.2 crore and Professionals with income up to Rs.50 lakh were allowed to go for presumptive taxat...
03 Feb, 2023, 08.07 PM IST
What’s in the Budget for MSMEs? Here’s a quick guideBudget 2023 lays down a slew of measures to boost growth and provide support to the entire MSME community. Here are the key takeaways.
01 Feb, 2023, 03.43 PM IST
Budget 2023: Sitharaman enhances presumptive taxation limits for MSMEs, certain professionalsMicro enterprises with a turnover of up to Rs 2 crore and certain professionals with a turnover of up to Rs 50 lakh can avail the benefit o...
01 Feb, 2023, 01.52 PM IST
View: Comprehensive reform of GST structure preferable to repeated small changesThe goods and services tax (GST) could bring an end to this and the GST Council will be wise to shed their obsession with revenue-positive ...
22 Oct, 2021, 01.32 PM IST
A case for better tax-policies for MSMEsTax reforms and schemes that ought to encourage trading and ease of business – including on e-commerce platforms – have seemingly complicat...
31 Jan, 2021, 10.15 AM IST
Four things India's small manufacturing players need from this budgetGiven the state of domestic and world economy, there is perhaps no area which does not need a shot in the arm at the moment.
27 Jan, 2021, 03.08 PM IST
MSME entry is on SAP India's mindWith the goods and services tax (GST) set to roll in, the technology major has joined hands with the ministry of MSMEs to launch Bharat ERP...
28 Jun, 2017, 08.55 AM IST
Confederation of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises launchedFicci launched the Confederation of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CMSME), an umbrella organisation to promote the growth of the MSME s...
20 Dec, 2013, 08.26 PM IST
- Budget 2012: GST network rollout by August 2012 positive for MSMEs, says Dinesh Agarwal of IndiaMART
We hope that this timeline is met as it would certainly help address the multiple taxation issue faced by the MSMEs currently.
16 Mar, 2012, 05.18 PM IST