MSMEs are India's entrepreneurship nursery, RBI to continue strong support: Governor MalhotraEmphasising the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continued committment to the MSME sector, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Sunday described Micr...
India-Oman trade pact to open huge export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors: ExpertsIndia and Oman's new trade pact unlocks significant export potential for sectors like textiles, gems, and marine products. This agreement a...
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...
MSMEs to bear bigger hit than large firms from West Asia conflict: CrisilThe ongoing crisis in West Asia has struck a harsh chord for Indian small enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to significant setbacks. Ant...
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...
Tax wealthy, not fuel and gold: Former UN Advisor, economist Santosh Mehrotra warns of Rupee slump, job lossesFormer UN Advisor Santosh Mehrotra urged the government to tax the super-rich instead of relying on indirect taxes on fuel and gold, warnin...
India reviews export ecosystem, pushes MSMEs, agri exports and Brand India focusUnion Minister Piyush Goyal reviewed efforts to boost India's exports. The focus is on better implementation, coordination, and monitoring....
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
Exporters highlight compliance costs, testing requirements, MSME issues in meeting with Piyush GoyalIndustry representatives met with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss compliance costs, testing, and MSME export challenges. Goyal as...
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...
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
Widening CAD a concern, says Niti ReportIn its quarterly Trade Watch Report for the quarter to December 2026, released on Monday, it said the instability in West Asia has slowed t...
Trump's tariffs set to hit Tirupur garment makers, Surat diamond polishers severelyIndian MSMEs, particularly in Tirupur's garment industry and Surat's diamond sector, brace for impact as the US imposes higher tariffs, pot...
MSMEs in textiles, diamonds and chemicals to be most hit by US tariffs: CRISIL IntelligenceA CRISIL Intelligence report indicates that increased US tariffs will significantly impact India's MSME sector, responsible for 45% of expo...
Govt’s financial inclusion paying dividends, GeM an enabler for MSMEs: Piyush GoyalConsidering the critical role of MSMEs in the Indian economy, the government has undertaken a number of measures to enhance the capacity bu...
- Sidbi plans two special schemes for MSMEs
Sidbi said it plans to launch two schemes -- growth capital and equity assistance for MSMEs (GEMS) and FACE -- for providing funds to the M...