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...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
200 AI agents, humans on standby: Inside Ignosis AI’s debt-collection operationThe Ahmedabad-based startup says its agents manage collections for four to five lakh borrowers a month and handle 70-80% of cases without h...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000: Supreme Court to hear challenge plea on MondayEnding nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, the government has introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on transfers worth over Rs 2,000 made ...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
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...
26 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
National Traders’ Welfare Board pushes centralised loan portal, faster MSME creditThe Board called for stronger coordination between the Centre and states to address issues faced by traders and improve the implementation ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
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...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
India’s hiring story gets a boost as e-commerce, travel and retail power the next wave: ReportIndia's workforce is expected to grow 5.4 percent in the second half of 2026-27, driven by several sectors. E-commerce and technology start...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
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 ...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
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...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
High-level panel on banking likely by October-endIts composition is being finalised and is likely to include a former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor, industry leaders from the...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
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...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
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...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India’s growth engine still has plenty of runway with earnings set to accelerate: JefferiesJefferies expects India’s real GDP growth to stay at 6.5-7% in the current fiscal, with corporate earnings growth accelerating to 17% next ...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
8 changes in income tax audit forms for AY 2026-2027; what taxpayers need to knowFor the assessment year 2026-2027, the deadline for income tax audits is set for September 30, 2026. Businesses utilizing presumptive taxat...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: DheyaTech, Firi lead weekly startup funding at $16 millionSeed-stage deals accounted for 71.2% of the capital raised during the week, while early-stage rounds made up the remaining 28.8%. There wer...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
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 ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Small exporters get compliance relief as govt removes RCMC requirement for shipments up to Rs 3 lakhThe government has removed the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for export cons...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST