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Manufacturing MSME credit growth slows to three-year low: ReportManufacturing MSMEs are experiencing the slowest credit growth in three years, raising concerns about lenders' strategies. Only 41% of regi...
Industry body ASMA urges government to waive customs duty on primary aluminium, scrapThe Aluminium Secondary Manufacturers Association (ASMA) is urging the government to eliminate basic customs duties on primary aluminium an...
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...
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...
India's manufacturing growth slows in Q1 as West Asia conflict weighs: FICCIIndia's manufacturing sector anticipates a slower growth phase in the April-June quarter of FY27, influenced by the West Asia conflict. Whi...
India's manufacturing growth expected to moderate in April-June due to West Asia crisis: FICCIIndian manufacturing growth is set to slow in the first quarter of FY27, with a FICCI survey revealing muted business sentiment. This moder...
Govt approves proposal to amend Khadi and Village Industries Commission ActThe government has approved amendments to the KVIC Act, 1956, to modernize the Khadi and Village Industries sector. These changes aim to bo...
Credit guarantee of Rs 13 lakh cr to micro, small cos in last few yrs; delayed payments under lensThe government has provided substantial credit guarantees, totaling Rs 13 lakh crore, to micro and small enterprises, significantly boostin...
Manufacturing growth seen moderating in Q1 as West Asia crisis weighs on sentiment: FICCIIndia's manufacturing sector anticipates a slowdown in April-June FY27, influenced by West Asia tensions impacting business confidence. Des...
World MSME Day: Gem & jewellery sector calls for MSME-led innovations amid global uncertaintyDespite challenges like fluctuating gold prices and evolving consumer tastes, experts highlight opportunities in design-led, innovative pra...
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
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...
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...
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
Powering India's MSMEs: Why reliable energy must become part of manufacturing strategyIndia's MSMEs may power the country's manufacturing ambitions, but their competitiveness ultimately depends on something far more basic—rel...
Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
World MSME Day: Govt to unveil next-generation digital platforms to strengthen India's MSME ecosystemVice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will inaugurate 'MSME Day 2026 – Udyami Bharat' in New Delhi, unveiling tools designed to simplify busin...
UPI, Aadhaar banking drive 61% of MSME transactions; AI adoption rises: ReportA significant majority of retailers now feel more confident using digital platforms for daily operations, leading to increased digital paym...
MSMEs nursery of entrepreneurship, key to Viksit Bharat vision: RBI Guv Sanjay MalhotraRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra lauded MSMEs as crucial for India's growth, highlighting their role in entrepreneurship and employment. He not...