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Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
DLI-backed chip companies call for government procurement supportIndian semiconductor startups are urging the government for stronger market access and intellectual property protection. They highlight the...
Why India's manufacturing future needs more than jugaadIndia's manufacturing sector faces a critical juncture. Global buyers demand zero defects and reliability, moving beyond India's traditiona...
IN-SPACe picks Astrobase, SatSure and TM2SPACE for first funding under Technology Adoption FundThe three companies are the first beneficiaries under the scheme, which was launched earlier this year. They were chosen after a multi-stag...
Change drivers : creating industry-wide impactThis article highlights individuals driving innovation and trust in various sectors. Shiva Sankeerth Reddy Yarradla is revolutionizing ente...
The AI play no one is talking about: Why BofA is snapping up power & metals instead of ITBofA Securities India's Amish Shah advises shifting from IT to infrastructure, citing a 'dangerous gap' in consensus earnings forecasts. He...
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...
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 ...
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.
IIFL Finance nets $500 million in overseas bond salesIIFL Finance successfully raised $500 million through international dollar bonds, priced at 7.6% for a 3.25-year tenure. This marks India's...
Govt reviews West Asia crisis impact on MSMEsUnion MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi held a high-level meeting to assess the impact of the West Asia geopolitical situation on India's smal...
Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
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...
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.
Banks sanction Rs 35,000 cr loans under ECLGS to MSMEs to deal with West Asia crisisBanks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industri...
NSE inks pact with Steel Users Federation to develop steel derivatives marketThe National Stock Exchange of India and the Steel Users Federation of India have partnered. This collaboration aims to build a robust deri...
Drip Capital partners with YES BANK to boost trade finance access for MSMEsThis collaboration combines Drip Capital's digital platform with YES BANK's banking infrastructure to address the credit gap, offering fast...
FM asks lenders to go beyond standard loans, design credit repayments around biz cyclesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on banks to move beyond standard loan products. She emphasized the need for repayment struct...
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...