Rising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.

Indian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...

Indian small businesses saw their best growth in 2025 since the pandemic. Four out of five firms expanded, with strong expectations for 202...

Despite strong confidence, rising costs, particularly for materials, remain a significant challenge. Younger entrepreneurs are driving tran...

Shiprocket introduces Appointment-Based Delivery for small businesses. Sellers are seeing reduced logistics costs and improved planning. Th...

Small auto component suppliers are facing severe financial strain. They are urging major car makers to help manage rising wages, energy, an...

India's seafood sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, transforming a 50% US tariff into a catalyst for growth. Through strategic m...

India is at a pivotal moment in global manufacturing. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are key to this transformation. They must shift ...

Extended transit and receivable cycles, coupled with currency volatility, are straining liquidity. Despite policy interventions, a substant...

The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway projects costing over ₹23,000 crore. These projects will add nearly 900 km to the Indian...

FIEO anticipates expanded market access for Indian goods and services, particularly benefiting MSMEs. This landmark pact aims to diversify ...

People familiar with the matter told ET that banks have been asked to provide details on sectors affected, like the Morbi-based ceramics in...

The fintech company's AI-powered platform offers rapid financing and risk management, addressing India's significant MSME credit gap and en...

India's MSME manufacturing sector continued to grow in early 2026. However, expansion slowed due to global issues, especially the West Asia...

India's manufacturing MSME sector continues to expand. However, growth momentum is slowing. New orders and production are increasing at a s...

Industry lobby CII proposes a National Industrial Land Council, mirroring the GST framework, to standardize regulations and resolve dispute...

Industry stakeholders say legacy bureaucratic systems and entrenched administrative practices are undermining MSMEs’ momentum in the region.