Khadi-Village Industries product sales cross Rs 1.87 lakh cr in FY26: KVICSales of Khadi and Village Industries products hit a record Rs 1,87,105 crore in 2025-26. This marks a significant increase from previous y...
26 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Centre Committed towards small biz: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in LadakhNirmala Sitharaman emphasized the Modi government's dedication to supporting small entrepreneurs in Leh, Ladakh. The government disbursed o...
16 Jun, 2025, 12.34 AM IST
Budget 2024: MSME ministry seeks additional ₹5,000 crore for job generation schemeBudget 2024: The government subsidizes a percentage of the loan amount for self-employment ventures, with applicants required to contribute...
02 Jul, 2024, 10.38 AM IST
Govt taking measures to help MSMEs increase exports: PM ModiThe Prime Minister observed that difficulty in getting loans without guarantees was a major obstacle for the vulnerable sections of the soc...
01 Jul, 2022, 10.53 AM IST
Loans worth Rs 2.82 lakh cr sanctioned to MSMEs under collateral-free loan scheme: RaneThe government has the operationalised Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free loan scheme with effect from May 23, 2020 which is likely to benefit...
30 Nov, 2021, 09.46 AM IST
Here's how you can get PMEGP govt loan to expand your businessTo apply for the loan you have to visit the website of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
20 Nov, 2021, 04.32 PM IST
Draft scheme to provide jobs to 25 youth in every tribal village: Gadkari to officialsThe minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport & Highways said five crore jobs should be created by the MSM...
19 Jan, 2021, 06.34 PM IST
District-level clearance norms for MSME scheme relaxedKVIC chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena took up the matter with MSME minister Nitin Gadkari earlier this month. In light of the impact of the pand...
01 May, 2020, 11.38 PM IST
Government clears 'roadblock' to expedite PMEGP projectsAs of now, the proposals were scrutinised by the District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC), that often led to inordinate delays in sancti...
01 May, 2020, 10.47 PM IST
Govt asks banks to clear 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications by Mar 15The government has asked banks to clear by March 15 about 1.18 lakh pending loan applications under the Prime Minister Employment Generatio...
27 Feb, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
Govt approves continuation of PMEGP with Rs 5,500 crore outlayModifications in the scheme include making Aadhaar and PAN mandatory; New provision to allow a second loan of up to Rs 1 crore to existing ...
28 Feb, 2018, 09.25 PM IST
PM employment scheme faces delays in loan sanctioning: StudyThe study highlighted problem areas like collaterals asked for loans, physical verifications and delay in adjustment of margin money.
19 Sep, 2017, 03.12 PM IST
MSME minister Kalraj Mishra asks banks to make easy finance available to micro enterprisesMishra also asked the banks to ensure that maximum benefits of the PMEGP scheme are provided to women, SC/ST and unemployed youth.
17 Jun, 2015, 11.12 PM IST
PMEGP needs to reach grass root level, says Kalraj Mishra"Timely sanction of the projects will result in getting subsidy to the beneficiaries without any hurdle," he said.
17 Jun, 2015, 10.18 PM IST
Various banks assure easy credit to MSMEs: KH MuniyappaLeading banks have assured they will facilitate easy flow of credit to small units, under schemes like Credit Guarantee Scheme, Minister of...
09 Dec, 2013, 07.11 PM IST
- Outlay under PM’s Employment Generation programme increased by 23% in 2012-13
The outlay under the PM’s Employment Generation programme has been increased by 23% to Rs. 1276.28 cr in 2012-13 given its vast popularity ...
29 May, 2012, 06.31 PM IST
- Govt wants 10 pc of banks' priority sector credit to SMEs
The government said on Tuesday that it plans to increase credit flow to micro-enterprises in the country by making 10 per cent of the total...
30 Sep, 2008, 01.38 PM IST