GST wins India Inc's vote, but businesses seek faster refunds and smarter reforms: DeloitteIndia's GST regime has achieved widespread acceptance, with digitisation and rate adjustments hailed as major successes. Businesses now pri...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
RBI's inflation forecast signals 1-2 rate hikes in coming months: ExpertsExperts anticipate one to two rate hikes in the coming months following the RBI's increased inflation forecast, despite keeping the policy ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
80% of Indian small businesses grew in 2025, surpassing Asia-Pacific average of 63%: CPA Australia SurveyRising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Oyo readies market debut; IT's comeback rallyOyo's IPO plans are back on track after securing the regulator's nod. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
02 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Small businesses record strongest growth since Covid despite rising cost pressures: ReportDespite strong confidence, rising costs, particularly for materials, remain a significant challenge. Younger entrepreneurs are driving tran...
28 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India in better position to manage retail inflation, RBI must hold rates: ASSOCHAMIndia is well-positioned to handle retail inflation, according to ASSOCHAM. The industry lobby recommends the Reserve Bank of India maintai...
22 May, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
More accurate data soon: Big missing link in India's economy dashboard finally gets set to go liveCome July, India will unveil its inaugural Index of Services Production to correctly assess the pulse of the country's critical services se...
22 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Higher gold import duty may boost gold loan demand, says Nirmal JainIncreased import duties on gold, while potentially impacting jewellery demand, present new opportunities for the gold loan industry. Higher...
13 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Thalapathy government? Why Vijay's historic rise in India's industrial powerhouse state matters for stock marketVijay’s TVK is set to reshape Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, prompting investors to assess what a “Thalapathy government” could mean for...
04 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
MSME manufacturing sector expands in Jan-March period but growth moderates amid West Asia crisis: PHDCCI surveyIndia's MSME manufacturing sector continued to grow in early 2026. However, expansion slowed due to global issues, especially the West Asia...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
MSME activity expands but loses steam as global headwinds bite: PHDCCI surveyIndia's manufacturing MSME sector continues to expand. However, growth momentum is slowing. New orders and production are increasing at a s...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Over 50% of manufacturing MSMEs report sales growth in Q1FY26, but exporters affected by tariffs: SIDBI SurveyA recent SIDBI survey reveals that over half of Indian manufacturing and trading MSMEs experienced sales growth in Q1FY26, while service se...
31 Jul, 2025, 08.42 AM IST
Rise in digital adoption and sustainability measures across MSMEs: SIDBI MSME Outlook SurveyThe MSME-Business Expectations Index predicts continuing optimism for the next year, with improvements anticipated in sales, profitability,...
06 Feb, 2025, 04.27 PM IST
Crisil, Sidbi tie up to launch MSME sentiment indexThe Sentiment Index is expected to provide crucial insights into employment, business environment and foreign trade.
13 Nov, 2017, 06.26 PM IST