Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
'Invisible weapons attacking social harmony': Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP, demands audit of funds and assetsSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has directly attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party. He alleges invisible weapons are being used to harm ...
23 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Private, govt banks pledge full support to ECLGS 5.0Banks are fully supporting the new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0. This scheme aims to help businesses facing challenges due to...
20 May, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Challenging times for Indian auto even as long-term demand trends hold: Assocham's Nirmal MindaIndia's automotive industry is facing the dual challenge of escalating costs and uncertainties in global trade. Yet, the future looks good ...
20 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Relief now, risk later? ECLGS 5.0 aims to ease MSME stress, industry flags risks in moratorium termsECLGS 5.0 is meant to cushion MSMEs from the impact of the US-Iran war, but will it really help small businesses, industry questions.
07 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
What Noida's factory protests mean for India's wage debateFactory workers' protests in Noida have reignited India's minimum wage debate. Rising inflation erodes real wages, impacting workers' purch...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
DFS is seeking lender data on war-hit SMEsPeople familiar with the matter told ET that banks have been asked to provide details on sectors affected, like the Morbi-based ceramics in...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Digital lenders wary of small biz; Mythos’ biggest security riskHappy Tuesday! Digital lending firms are turning cautious on term loan exposure to small businesses. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Noida MSMEs flag wage hike amid rising costs, seek financial relief, subsidiesMSME entrepreneurs in Noida and Greater Noida have flagged rising costs and policy imbalance following the recent hike in wages and overtim...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Banks' gross NPA's to stay range-bound at 2.0-2.2 per cent by March 2027 despite West Asia risks: CrisilIndian banks are likely to keep asset quality under control over the next two years, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) projected at 2...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Beyond wage protest: Bureaucracy, compliance burden strain Noida-Greater Noida MSMEsIndustry stakeholders say legacy bureaucratic systems and entrenched administrative practices are undermining MSMEs’ momentum in the region.
16 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
CII's 20-Point Policy Agenda calls for coordinated fiscal, financial and trade response to West Asia crisisConfederation of Indian Industry praises government and RBI for swift actions amid West Asia conflict. CII proposes a detailed plan to supp...
05 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Finance Ministry asks depts, CPSEs to refund 95% of performance/bid security forfeited from MSMEs till March 2022All contractors or suppliers registered as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) with the Ministry of MSME as on March 31, 2022, would...
06 Feb, 2023, 07.49 PM IST
NBFCs hail budget announcements for agri, MSME sectorsNBFCs operating in the gold loan, auto finance and other segments feel that the announcements made in the budget for growth and development...
02 Feb, 2023, 01.36 PM IST
When the economy is crippled, relief delayed is relief deniedDeveloping countries do not have as much resources as the developed countries.
06 May, 2020, 04.02 PM IST