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
GST wins India Inc's vote, but businesses seek faster refunds and smarter reforms: DeloitteIndia's GST regime has achieved widespread acceptance, with digitisation and rate adjustments hailed as major successes. Businesses now pri...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Higher gold import duty may boost gold loan demand, says Nirmal JainIncreased import duties on gold, while potentially impacting jewellery demand, present new opportunities for the gold loan industry. Higher...
13 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Mythos: A challenge for the Indian banking systemClaude Mythos, a cutting-edge AI tool, has unearthed significant weaknesses in cybersecurity systems. In response, Indian authorities are s...
09 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
India's digitalisation reforms improved productivity in MSMEs: IMF paperA working paper by the International Monetary Fund said digitalisation of public administration in India has boosted productivity among MSM...
02 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Compliance-first strategy key for Indian MSMEs to effectively navigate Trump’s tariffs: Avalara’s Dulles KrishnanIndian businesses, especially MSMEs, need to proactively conduct compliance audits, seek expert counsel and invest in tax automation tools ...
07 May, 2025, 03.36 PM IST
Budget 2024: Key GST-related challenges MSMEs expect to be addressedUnion Budget 2024 might introduce GST reforms favoring MSMEs, critical to GDP, employment, and exports.
16 Jul, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
How GST ensured fast credit growth to MSMEsIn January 2024, credit to the industry expanded by 7.8% y-o-y, down from the 8.7% growth recorded in January 2023.
20 Apr, 2024, 09.53 AM IST
Ease of doing business, digitization helped MSMEs grow significantly says PHDCCI surveyIn 2020, India ranked 63rd in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business EODB Report out of 190 countries, leapfrogging by 14 ranks from the previ...
19 May, 2022, 03.26 PM IST
Making structural changes can give fillip to the MSMEs in the upcoming budgetIt is critical for the government to take some bold moves that helps in revival of the sector and boosts investor confidence.
30 Jan, 2021, 11.49 AM IST
Budget 2017 – energising entrepreneurshipThe MSMEs today continue to deal with core business challenges including high interest costs, ability to raise adequate working capital, an...
28 Jan, 2017, 12.54 PM IST