MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Time for long-term investors to look at them again? 9 NBFC stocks with upside potential of up to 22%The reason NBFC stocks reacted quickly to the easing of the US-Iran war risk is not difficult to understand. For a lender, macro relief tra...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit BharatIndia is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These agreements target complementary ec...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Congress slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel', says national interest demands greater balanceCongress has criticized the Modi government's foreign policy. They state Pakistan's influence is growing, posing a challenge alongside Chin...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
RBI's inflation forecast signals 1-2 rate hikes in coming months: ExpertsExperts anticipate one to two rate hikes in the coming months following the RBI's increased inflation forecast, despite keeping the policy ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Govt reviews West Asia crisis impact on MSMEsUnion MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi held a high-level meeting to assess the impact of the West Asia geopolitical situation on India's smal...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
MPC's repo rate pause will help stabilise growth: SBI chairmanState Bank of India Chairman CS Setty anticipates a Reserve Bank of India interest rate pause to foster stable growth. He highlighted India...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts biteIndian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follo...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Banks sanction Rs 35,000 cr loans under ECLGS to MSMEs to deal with West Asia crisisBanks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industri...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
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
PSBs told to draw up plan to boost rural and informal sector lendingGovernment directs state-run banks to identify successful initiatives for wider adoption. The focus will be on lending to unorganised secto...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST