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MSME-focused lenders go back to the drawing board

New RBI guidelines banning prepayment charges on floating rate loans will push NBFCs focused on MSMEs and LAP to rethink…

Updated: July 3, 2025 21:59 IST

RBI bans pre-payment charges on floating-rate loans for MSEs and individuals

MSMEs welcome RBI’s decision to eliminate pre-payment charges on floating-rate loans

The RBI has prohibited pre-payment charges on floating-rate loans taken by individuals and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), effective from…

Updated: July 3, 2025 12:14 IST

FE Exclusive | Nirmala Sitharaman says ‘economic buoyancy can’t be overstated’ – Full Interview

In an exclusive interview with FE, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talks about economic growth, manufacturing and reform while navigating global…

Updated: July 1, 2025 12:09 IST

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Walmart CEO says working with suppliers for $10 billion India sourcing goal

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon reaffirms $10B India sourcing goal by 2027, highlighting strong supplier ties, export growth in apparel, food…

June 24, 2025 19:43 IST

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Govt for dedicated zones in industrial cities for MSMEs

Piyush Goyal urges earmarking subsidized zones for MSMEs and startups in smart industrial cities under NICDC. With Rs 1.5 lakh…

June 17, 2025 20:37 IST

MSMEs, GST, tax, Goods and Services Tax, science, technology

Unshackling Indian science

Exempting research-related goods and services from GST is a strategic reform that can unlock India’s full innovation potential.

June 17, 2025 01:00 IST

Despite Indian government initiatives, companies face over 20,000 compliance obligations, with labour regulations constituting 56%.. (Image Source: FE)

Streamlining Indian labour laws

While the government has made strides toward easing compliance burdens, a comprehensive re-evaluation of the regulatory framework is essential.

June 15, 2025 23:06 IST

New Credit Guarantee Scheme for Export MSMEs Coming Soon. (Image Source: Fe)

New credit cover for MSME exporters by September

The Indian government is set to launch a new credit guarantee scheme for export-oriented MSMEs by September, offering collateral-free loans…

Updated: June 15, 2025 19:17 IST

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Amazon Business added 70% customers from small cities in 2024

In 2024, 70% of new Amazon Business customers came from tier-2 and smaller cities, reflecting rising B2B growth. With 190M+…

Updated: June 11, 2025 17:18 IST

rural households, income growth, economy, Nabard, rural infrastructure

ECLGS defaults just 2-3%, may cost govt just a third of estimate

ECLGS loan defaults remain low at 2-3%, far below initial estimates. Govt may incur only Rs 25,000 crore cost vs…

June 2, 2025 20:56 IST

The Centre targets a Rs 1.5 lakh crore credit guarantee cover in 2025-26 under the collateral-free loan scheme. (Image source: Financial Express)

New credit cover for MSMEs may be extended to select services

The Indian government is exploring extending its Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs to specific services sectors that support local…

June 2, 2025 06:31 IST

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Exports to rebound in FY26, touch $1 trillion: FIEO

India’s exports are projected to hit $1 trillion in FY26, driven by robust growth in electronics, engineering, pharma, and trade…

May 27, 2025 20:13 IST

Why India needs a homegrown AI model for its MSME sector

India’s MSME ecosystem has unique features that call for a customised approach. There is a growing consensus that India must…

May 27, 2025 13:05 IST

Mid & small PMS firms proliferate

India’s banking sector experienced a nuanced Q4 FY25, characterized by a slowdown in Net Interest Income (NII) and profit growth.…

Updated: May 26, 2025 13:34 IST

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MSME delinquencies hit five-year low

MSME credit portfolio rose 13% YoY to Rs 35 lakh crore in March 2025, with delinquencies hitting a five-year low…

May 23, 2025 05:09 IST

MSME loan delinquencies improve with moderate portfolio growth

The improvement has been driven by the borrower segment with Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 50 crore exposure, while less…

Updated: May 22, 2025 13:35 IST

Govt pays off bulk of MSME dues, clears delayed payments since May 2020: MSME Min

Delay in payment of goods and services bought by buyers from MSE sellers and vendors has been a perennial issue…

May 20, 2025 11:58 IST

SIDBI on MSMEs: Rs 30 lakh crore gap persists despite credit push, need for sector-focused policies

The latest survey — on the progress of Indian MSMEs and challenges faced — noted that timely and adequate credit…

May 13, 2025 19:03 IST

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