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Innovation unleashed: How young minds are shaping the future in startup space

Why businesses are struggling to use AI in real workflows: Experts

Revamped Interest Subvention Scheme to Target MSME Exporters with 3% Subsidy Amid US Tariffs.

New interest subvention scheme soon for MSME exporters

New system to red-flag insolvency on the cards

PayU, CoRover.ai join hands to launch voice-first AI payments

NVIDIA India join hands with edForce; aims to expand AI upskilling

‘More capital can compress gestation periods,’ says Prashanth Prakash

MSMEs in labour-intensive sectors to get an edge

Low-cost credit cards for micro firms on the cards

Revised Stand-Up India scheme likely by September

Deeptech breaks through as VCs chase innovation’s next wave

The New Reality: Cyber attacks are no longer just about data: Experts

Indian startups turn to corporate expansion for US market access: Expert

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Formalisation to financing: Understanding digital public infrastructure’s role in bridging MSME gaps

Legacy interrupted? Just 7% heirs feel obligated to run family business in India: Report

IDBI Capital-managed defence fund exits two deep-tech firms Sagar Defence Engineering, Zeus Numerix

NBFC Vivriti Capital launches new co-lending platform for credit access | Interview

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

JSW’s B2B e-commerce platform turns unicorn with Rs 340 crore funding

Why India needs a homegrown AI model for its MSME sector

MSMEs in small cities see 20% revenue jump post ONDC integration: EasyPay

Budget 2025: Opening the gates for furthering startup story

Indian traders mull halting trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan over support to Pakistan

Tariff war to put MSMEs under greater stress: Report

First-time MSME exporters can get reimbursed for these costs — are you eligible?

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New firms registrations up 29% in May: MCA

India saw a 29% YoY rise in new company registrations in May 2025, totaling 20,718, with active firms reaching a…

June 29, 2025 23:20 IST

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Noida-based drone startup secures $100-million funding

Noida-based drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100 million led by General Catalyst, marking India’s biggest aerospace manufacturing fundraise. With $145…

June 26, 2025 22:31 IST

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PE-VC deals contract sharply in May to $2.4 billion

PE-VC deals in India plunged 68% YoY to $2.4B in May, marking the weakest month in a year. Geopolitical tensions,…

June 23, 2025 23:02 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

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Angel investing declines despite funding revival

Angel investing in India sees sharp decline despite overall funding revival. With exits scarce and capital locked up, angels pull…

June 16, 2025 18:48 IST

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Delay in approvals, recovery snags make PSUs wary of TReDs

TReDS platform adoption remains sluggish due to PSU reluctance, legal ambiguities, and digital hurdles for MSMEs. Despite a 61% YoY…

June 11, 2025 23:15 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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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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VC firms employ AI to automate deal sourcing & screening

VC firms are increasingly adopting AI and automation to streamline deal sourcing, screening, and internal workflows. With tools like GenAI,…

May 28, 2025 21:24 IST

NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BVR Subrahmanyam. (Image Source: ANI)

Niti Aayog proposes much larger targetted support to MSMEs

Niti Aayog has proposed comprehensive interventions to boost India’s medium enterprises, recognizing their crucial role in innovation, employment, and exports.

May 26, 2025 20:21 IST

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Pace of registration for LLPs outpaces companies

Company registrations in India hit a record 23,776 in April 2025, signaling rising economic activity. LLP registrations grew faster, up…

May 23, 2025 22:08 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

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…

May 22, 2025 18:10 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

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Entrepreneurship through acquisition takes root

Search funds are emerging as a new path to entrepreneurship in India, allowing professionals to acquire and grow existing businesses.…

Updated: May 16, 2025 21:25 IST

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VC, PE firm launches slow amid investor caution

VC and PE firm launches in India have plummeted, with only 14 new VC firms and zero PE firms in…

May 15, 2025 23:04 IST