Global headwinds, resilient MSMEs: India’s ECLGS 5.0 responseThe real significance of ECLGS 5.0 lies not merely in the credit it provides but in what the credit protects.
10 Jul, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Centre aims to turn ITADCs into one-stop textile hubsAt a review meeting chaired by textiles minister Giriraj Singh, the ministry assessed the progress of key initiatives aimed at strengthenin...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Allcargo Logistics strengthens sustainable and efficient supply chains for India's manufacturing MSMEsBy enabling connectivity between production centres and consumption markets, the company is helping businesses improve operational efficien...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Why the India-UK trade pact could make this India’s decade for the textile industryIndustry experts say that the trade deal is expected to improve India’s price competitiveness, enhance export opportunities, and strengthen...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Beyond China, beyond tariffs: India, Japan look to MSMEs to turn strategic ties into factory-floor partnershipsAs Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits India, industry sees the biggest opportunity not in tariff concessions but in supplier eco...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Business loans to entrepreneurs grew faster than those to commercial entities over three yearsWhile overall credit performance remains stable, unsecured business loans to entities and smaller ticket-size loans show emerging risk pock...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
MSME Day 2026 showcases government's vision for a tech-driven and future-ready MSME ecosystemThe event celebrated the sector's growth, highlighting government commitment to a resilient, technology-driven MSME ecosystem. New initiati...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
World MSME Day: Global uncertainty offers Indian MSMEs an opportunity to move up the textile value chain, say expertsAs the second-largest employment generator in the country, the textile sector’s contribution to the economy is crucial, with MSMEs forming ...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
India Inc profit hit from West Asia tensions to halve if truce holds, Crisil saysCorporate India's profitability impact from the West Asia conflict is now expected to be half of initial fears, with Crisil Ratings predict...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM 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
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
India targets $100 billion textile exports by 2030, focus on sustainability, FTAsIndia is aiming to become a global textile powerhouse, targeting $100 billion in exports by 2030. The strategy emphasizes sustainability, i...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
India-UK free trade deal to take effect on July 15, opening 99% of exports to tariff-free accessIndia and the UK's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, granting 99% of Indian exports tariff-fre...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST