Liquidity unlocked, access denied: With rating rules, how TReDS leaves most MSMEs behindDespite the government’s TReDS push, experts say the RBI’s move to ease onboarding lacks clarity as credit ratings continue to be a key bot...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
From $300 to $8,500 freight: West Asia war squeezes UP MSMEs, delays stretch to 60 daysExporters report shipment delays of up to 60 days, 20-30% cost escalation, and growing order uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.
07 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Nasscom Foundation launches CSR initiative for marginalized youth with support from nine tech SMEsBuilding on last year’s success, the initiative brings together SME organizations across the country to collectively address employability ...
04 Jul, 2025, 11.49 AM IST
MSME Day 2024: Nasscom Foundation and SME Council launch upskilling initiative for marginalized youthCEO Nidhi Bhasin leads a collaborative effort to equip marginalized youth with skills for the job market, uniting SMEs to amplify social im...
27 Jun, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
From R Narayan to Madan Padaki, K Rama Devi, Hema Annamalai & more, meet the esteemed jury of ET MSME Awards 2023The jury members of ET MSME Awards 2023 will feature key leaders and stakeholders of the Indian MSME ecosystem, such as R Narayan, Madan Pa...
12 Oct, 2023, 07.14 PM IST
US House Majority whip receives the Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace AwardThe US-India SME Council Chairman recognised the work done by US & Indian govts to revive the economy.
04 Jul, 2022, 08.33 AM IST
BSE signs pact with ESC to encourage listing of startupsThrough this pact, ESC will utilise its pan India network of electronics and IT exporters and evaluate the small and medium enterprises (SM...
01 Jun, 2021, 03.43 PM IST
NASSCOM inks MoU to expand Indian SMEs in MENA regionThe MoU between the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) and the Dubai Internet City (DIC) is first of its kin...
19 Oct, 2018, 02.12 PM IST
GST: Small mercies from time to time need to be replaced by big bang approachThe GST law requires a registered tax payer to pay tax under "reverse charge" in relation to supply of goods and services or both, by a sup...
08 Oct, 2017, 06.06 PM IST
NASSCOM forms SME CouncilThe SME Council will ensure that challenges and issues do not get diluted under those faced by big software companies, the statement said.
25 May, 2017, 10.47 PM IST
Facebook sets up SME Council in IndiaAs India turns more digitally savvy and social media is now a part of daily life, businesses are increasingly looking at tapping consumer i...
04 Dec, 2015, 12.06 PM IST
Growth in SME sector ensures industrialisation in backward areas: Tarun Daga, CIIGrowth in the SME sector ensures industrialisation in backward areas and helps in more equitable growth, said Tarun Daga, chairman, CII
24 Jun, 2015, 03.13 PM IST
- ECB starts talks on promoting securitisation market
Mario Draghi said that the ECB had been working with the European Commission and European Investment Bank on initiatives to promote the mar...
02 May, 2013, 08.27 PM IST
- Assocham for creation of Rs 1,000-crore SME fund in Uttarakhand
Besides strongly pitching for a separate credit policy for SMEs in the state, Rawat also demanded creation of a Rs 1,000 crore fund.
25 Apr, 2013, 05.19 PM IST
- US firms can earn high returns by investing in SMEs: CII
With businesses from India and US coming together to tap the potential of small and medium enterprises in the two countries, CII on Sundays...
26 Sep, 2010, 11.59 AM IST
- CII launches new cluster in Ludhiana
Confederation of Indian Industry on Thursday launched another industry cluster in Ludhiana in a bid to develop SME sector.
11 Sep, 2008, 07.57 PM IST
- FICCI seeks $1.4 bn of forex reserve for tech development of SMEs
Industry body FICCI on Monday said the government should consider earmarking about one per cent of India's forex reserves - around $1.4 bil...
24 Dec, 2007, 05.18 PM IST