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The MSME Desk contributes to the FE Aspire section which covers the MSME sector in India with news, views and analysis around the latest policy developments, schemes for MSMEs, exports of MSME-related products, technology support for small businesses, and more across industries. Established in 2021, the MSME Desk and the…Read More
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The MSME Desk contributes to the FE Aspire section which covers the MSME sector in India with news, views and analysis around the latest policy developments, schemes for MSMEs, exports of MSME-related products, technology support for small businesses, and more across industries. Established in 2021, the MSME Desk and the FE Aspire section report developments largely under five heads – news, finance, technology, and policy, covering national and regional events pertaining to micro, small and medium enterprises. 

With over 6,500 stories so far contributed by Sandeep Soni and a team with over 30 years of experience, the MSME Desk is your prime source for MSME-related developments around GST, trade, policy, exports, credit, sustainability, jobs, legal and more. The section, through its large base of commentators and authors in the MSME sector, aims to help entrepreneurs via information dissemination on different aspects of starting and growing a business. The MSME Desk tweets from the handle @feaspire.

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By MSME Desk
India has played a central role in LocalHost’s expansion.
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India has played a central role in LocalHost’s expansion. Hayashi noted that the country has one of the world’s largest…

By MSME Desk
January 7, 2026 21:41 IST
There is no change in the company’s shareholding pattern as part of this leadership transition.
Fintech startup Paysharp names Karthick R CEO amid expansion push

In this new position, he will continue to guide the company’s long-term strategy and growth, as per the statement.

By MSME Desk
Updated: April 15, 2026 13:45 IST
The company claims that the program will offer structured learning paths and industry-recognised certifications that match changing business needs.
NVIDIA India join hands with edForce; aims to expand AI upskilling

Through this initiative, edForce aims to support this opportunity by offering structured, enterprise-ready training from NVIDIA, helping professionals gain the…

By MSME Desk
Updated: April 9, 2026 09:18 IST
AI startup Aerchain secures $13M; aims to replace procurement paperwork with AI agents
AI startup Aerchain secures $13M; aims to replace procurement paperwork with AI agents

The company plans to use the money to grow globally and improve its “Spend Operating System.”

By MSME Desk
Updated: March 18, 2026 19:23 IST
Experts note that modern cyberattacks are no longer limited to stealing files.
The New Reality: Cyber attacks are no longer just about data: Experts

‘This risk is especially severe in environments like power plants and industrial facilities, where a split-second AI error could damage…

By MSME Desk
Updated: March 11, 2026 14:41 IST
This option allows them to open a US subsidiary and transfer executives or managers from their parent company to the United States.
Indian startups turn to corporate expansion for US market access: Expert

The program usually requires passive investment and depends on job creation targets that may not be directly linked to the…

By MSME Desk
Updated: February 27, 2026 23:02 IST
Govt’s equity infusion scheme for MSMEs crosses Rs 10,000 crore in investments: MSME Ministry
Govt’s equity infusion scheme for MSMEs crosses Rs 10,000 crore in investments: MSME Ministry

Announced in 2020, the scheme was set up to infuse Rs 50,000 crore as equity funding in MSMEs with the…

By MSME Desk
May 22, 2025 18:10 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…

By MSME Desk
May 20, 2025 11:58 IST
Indian traders mull halting trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan over support to Pakistan

Traders’ body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said there is no question of trading with countries that are against…

By MSME Desk
May 15, 2025 19:05 IST
JSW's B2B e-commerce platform turns unicorn with Rs 340 crore funding
JSW’s B2B e-commerce platform turns unicorn with Rs 340 crore funding

The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen the company’s supply chain leadership in steel and cement categories, improve distribution…

By MSME Desk
May 13, 2025 12:22 IST
MSMEs in small cities see 20% revenue jump post ONDC integration: EasyPay

The data showed Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra were the top three states with maximum number of MSMEs onboarding onto the…

By MSME Desk
May 12, 2025 18:10 IST
Construction permits, GST, labor laws among top challenges for MSMEs: Assocham advocates reforms
Construction permits, GST, labor laws among top challenges for MSMEs: Assocham advocates reforms

Assocham highlighted key challenges MSMEs face, such as delays in construction approvals, complexities in land-use conversion, taxation issues, logistics and…

By MSME Desk
May 12, 2025 15:41 IST
India-UK trade deal to boost competitiveness of SMEs, reduce market access costs: PHD Chamber

The trade agreement is projected to double the bilateral trade between two countries by 2030 from around $60 billion currently.

By MSME Desk
May 7, 2025 16:25 IST
AI for SMBs: 50% of small businesses to adjust IT budgets for AI by 2027: Report

The report highlights that smaller businesses are placing greater emphasis on transparency from vendors before adopting AI solutions.

By MSME Desk
May 7, 2025 13:30 IST
Priority bank credit to MSMEs up 15% in March: RBI data
Priority bank credit to MSMEs up 15% in March: RBI data

The credit disbursed was 15.6 per cent of Rs 182 lakh crore in India’s total non-food credit in March. 

By MSME Desk
May 6, 2025 18:40 IST
M1xchange partners with Gujarat govt for invoice discounting of state MSMEs
M1xchange partners with Gujarat govt for invoice discounting of state MSMEs

Under the MoU signed, M1xchange and the state government will enable early payment for MSMEs working for government departments and…

By MSME Desk
May 2, 2025 18:39 IST
IDBI Capital-managed defence fund exits two deep-tech firms Sagar Defence Engineering, Zeus Numerix
IDBI Capital-managed defence fund exits two deep-tech firms Sagar Defence Engineering, Zeus Numerix

The fund has invested around Rs 415 in 23 MSMEs in the defence and aerospace sector.

By MSME Desk
April 29, 2025 17:16 IST
First-time MSME exporters can get reimbursed for these costs -- are you eligible?
First-time MSME exporters can get reimbursed for these costs — are you eligible?

Under the scheme, the costs incurred by first-time MSE exporters on export shipments are reimbursed.

By MSME Desk
April 29, 2025 15:41 IST
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