Rajya Sabha passes MSME bill to curb payment delaysThe Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation introduces timelines for faster dispute r...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Rajya Sabha clears MSME bill to fast-track payment disputes amid Opposition protestsThe Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation aims to expedite delayed payment dispute re...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Indian businesses still rely on manual invoicing despite digital adoption: StudyNearly seventy percent of businesses still struggle with manual invoice processing. This remains the biggest accounting challenge for India...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
MSME Bill introduced, looks to speed up paymentsA key provision of the Bill is to strengthen the framework for addressing delayed payments, a long-standing challenge for micro and small e...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Recurring West Asia tensions force MSME exporters to prioritise resilience over cost savingsIndustry officials say recurring geopolitical disruptions, rising freight costs, and shipping uncertainty are making supply chain resilienc...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Income-tax, MSME amendment Bills among key economic legislations listed for Parliament's Monsoon SessionKey economy-related bills are listed for Parliament's Monsoon Session. The Income-tax Amendment Bill aims to boost India's sovereign debt m...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Govt mandates TReDS for CPSE-MSME payments to tackle delayed duesCentral Public Sector Enterprises must now use TReDS for MSME supplier transactions. This move aims to resolve delayed payment issues for s...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Global headwinds, resilient MSMEs: India’s ECLGS 5.0 responseThe real significance of ECLGS 5.0 lies not merely in the credit it provides but in what the credit protects.
10 Jul, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Govt plans fresh policy interventions to strengthen MSME manufacturing ecosystemThe ministry has launched a nationwide consultation exercise to strengthen the MSME ecosystem and their manufacturing base; it has received...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Finance Ministry to fully switch to ebills from August 1, reduce payment processing to 3 daysGovernment vendors will receive payments within three working days starting August. All ministries will fully switch to electronic bill pro...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
07 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
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.
26 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
71% of MSMEs on TReDS platform now come from Tier-II and smaller cities: M1xchange reportMSMEs from Tier II, III, and beyond now constitute a significant portion of platform users and transaction volume. This digital financing e...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Gadkari to chair meeting on delayed payments of MSMEsThe Centre has also proposed that more than one facilitation centre be set up in a State for faster resolution of cases.
03 Sep, 2019, 05.23 PM IST