New Haryana hub to cut North India turnaround time by 4 hours: DTDCDTDC CEO Abhishek Chakraborty discusses how the new DTDC Bharat One Hub in Rathiwas will reduce dependence on Delhi-NCR, support rapid comm...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
MSME Ministry holds seminar at IIT Madras to help small businesses go global through digital commerceA national seminar at IIT Madras focused on enabling Indian MSMEs to tap global markets. Policymakers and experts discussed digital commerc...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges PSBs to sharpen youth outreach, build ahead of demandFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged public sector banks to attract young customers. She suggested a focused 'Banking for Youth' campa...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3 pc to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7 pcRegional Rural Banks saw gross loans rise 10.3 percent to Rs 5,78,349 crore. Their performance under Priority Sector Lending targets remain...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Steel Ministry mandates melt and pour to tighten domestic procurement policyThe Steel Ministry has introduced a melt-and-pour clause for domestic steel procurement. This policy tightens rules for suppliers participa...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items including gears for light helicopters, tanks and light combat aircraftThe Defence Ministry has released its sixth indigensition list, featuring 405 items. These components and systems will now be exclusively s...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Karnataka's Tumakuru industrial hub to attract Rs 7,000 crore investment, create 88,000 jobs: MB PatilKarnataka plans to develop Tumakuru into a major industrial manufacturing hub. This proposed node is expected to attract significant invest...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
NBFCs seek RBI rethink on revolving credit curbSenior representatives of some of the country's largest NBFCs met on August 14 to discuss the issues they intend to raise with the RBI. The...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Banking sector has key role to play as India on way to become 3rd largest economy: Gujarat CM Bhupendra PatelGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the banking sector's crucial role in India's economic advancement. He urged banks to pro...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
MSME rules next month, focus on global value chainsThe MSME ministry is set to announce new regulations for small businesses next month. These amendments focus on improving invoice financing...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: OfficialCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing tra...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
DPIIT, MSME Ministry sign MoU to propel India's GI products into global marketsThe collaborative framework aims to enhance the livelihoods of indigenous artisans, weavers, and producers, while simultaneously strengthen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
RBI curbs on NBFC flexi credit may push lenders towards bullet loans, raise costs: KotakThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed restrictions on revolving credit facilities offered by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) m...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Parliament Watch: MSME Bill clears Lok Sabha, eyes faster payment recoveryThe Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, aiming to resolve payment delays. This new law mandates public sector uni...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Lok Sabha passes MSME payment delay bill amid opposition protestsThe Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, without debate. This legislation aims to improve payment mechanisms for s...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
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