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RBI proposal to curb NBFCs' revolving credit may choke MSME funding, says industry body FISMEFISME has urged the RBI to reconsider its proposal to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit, warning that a blanket ban could disrupt wo...
Rajnath Singh clears transfer of DRDO-developed missile technologies to Indian firmsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent approval to transfer missile technology from DRDO to Indian businesses marks a pivotal step towards...
AI, entrepreneurship, and scalability take centre stage at ET Business Growth Summit in BengaluruWith the industry’s who’s who in attendance, the event explored the opportunities and challenges shaping businesses in a rapidly changing w...
Govt removes restrictions on wheat exports; Robust export demand for Indian wheat from BangladeshIndia has lifted its four-year ban on wheat and wheat product exports. This move is expected to help temper rising global prices for the st...
Amazon, Flipkart restructure seller fees, penalties ahead of festival seasonAccording to a notice issued by Amazon India on its seller forum, the company has, with effect from August 17, 2026, changed the manner in ...
NBFCs: How you own them matters more than which you own; 19 NBFC stocks with upside potential ranging from 1% to 31%Like much of the Indian market, valuations in this sector are also not cheap. And when you pay a full price for a sector, the risk of getti...
Chasing dues could get easier for small businesses under new rules, MSME Secy Bharat Khera explainsThe number of enterprises in the formal ecosystem has increased from around 16.5 million three to four years ago to 92 million currently, s...
GRSE, YIL step up shipbuilding, defence manufacturing capacity in West BengalGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Yantra India are expanding defence manufacturing capabilities. Five brownfield projects will involve investme...
Defence ministry backs major shipbuilding, manufacturing expansion in West BengalDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated five expansion projects for GRSE and YIL. These initiatives aim to significantly boost shipbuild...
ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Startup of the YearThe ET Startup of the Year will be characterised by breakthrough innovation, top-class execution and fast-paced growth. The quality of the ...
ET Family Business Dialogues: Freedom, family roots & patient capital are shaping India’s next-gen entrepreneursSecond-generation entrepreneurs are increasingly using the experience, support and capital available within family businesses to pursue ind...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...