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Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to boost small and medium enterprisesThe SME Growth Fund aims to provide long-term growth capital and address financing gaps for these businesses. By targeting manufacturing an...
S&P sees 12-14% credit growth in India despite rural stress risksS&P has projected credit growth of 12-14% in India's financial sector, emphasizing concerns about rural credit growth. The potential impact...
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for small and medium enterprisesThe Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. This fund is part of the gove...
Indian Navy to get BrahMos launchers, fire control systems in Rs 661 cr dealThe Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract for BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers. The systems will be fitted on...
Finmin to meet heads of banks on Tuesday to review progress of financial inclusion schemeA meeting involving bank heads is scheduled for Tuesday to assess the progress of financial inclusion schemes. Key initiatives include Prad...
UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
Small-business lenders’ growth cools in FY26 amid credit headwindsIndifi’s revenue and loan book remained broadly flat, NeoGrowth’s assets under management (AUM) declined 21.5%, and Lendingkart’s fell 74%....
PMEGP may get 5-year extension till 2030-31 with Rs 15,000 crore outlay; govt weighs easier normsThe government is considering extending the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme until 2030-31 with an estimated Rs 15,000 cror...
The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capabilityFrom MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is be...
The spirit of enterprise: How Jaipur’s MSMEs and startups are reshaping Rajasthan’s global ambitionsJaipur’s MSMEs and startups are contributing to Rajasthan's economy and strengthening its global exports. To understand the landscape and r...
AIMRA announces nationwide 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against proposed MDR for UPI transactionsAIMRA is organizing a 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against the proposed Merchant Discount Rate. The proposed charges are anticipate...
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsGiven the current market situation, no sector is immune from headwinds. The banking sector is no exception. There are clear short-term head...
MSME data to power National Business RegisterThe SBR will serve as a comprehensive database of business establishments across the country. Under the MoU, the two ministries will develo...
AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum technology. She state...
India urges Centre to intervene over EU metal scrap export list exclusionIndia’s metal recycling industry has urged the government to take up the country’s exclusion from an EU draft list allowing metal scrap exp...
Indian recyclers seek government intervention on EU waste ban proposalIndia's federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry is engaging with the EU regarding proposed metal waste export restrictions. The European ...
As SMEs digitise and expand globally, foreign banks have a crucial role to play: DBS Bank India’s Divyesh DalalDBS Bank India is enhancing its support for SMEs with the launch of its new Collections Orchestration platform, aiming to streamline paymen...
M1xchange goes live with CGTMSE guarantee cover for MSME receivables financingDigital integration enables financiers to assess eligibility, obtain guarantee cover and complete the guarantee process on the TReDS platfo...
ET Business Growth Summit Chennai: Innovation and R&D key to unlocking MSME potentialThe ET Business Growth Summit in Chennai saw industry leaders emphasising stronger collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and instit...
From local strength to global supply chains: The challenges before Tamil Nadu MSMEsDespite the benefits of a cluster-based industrial ecosystem, MSMEs in Tamil Nadu continue to face challenges such as limited awareness of ...