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Bank credit to MSMEs jump to Rs 28 lakh crore in February: RBI data The deployment in February this year was 15.6 per cent of India’s total non-food credit worth Rs 179.4 lakh crore. By MSME DeskApril 23, 2025 16:59 IST
MSMEs to get steel supply at rates on par with export prices The government on Monday imposed a 12 per cent provisional safeguard duty for 200 days on five steel product categories,… By PTIApril 23, 2025 11:55 IST
Govt’s steel safeguard duty targets dumping; steadies the field for MSMEs India’s move to curb cheap steel imports is more than a shield for big producers, it’s a measured boost for… By Sandeep SoniApril 22, 2025 17:21 IST
GTRI: 12 pc safeguard duty on steel may halt imports; raise domestic prices, hit MSMEs It said since Indian producers can not meet demand for specialised steels like abrasion-resistant plates, imports are essential but the… By PTIApril 22, 2025 17:06 IST
MSMEs cannot be given subsidies forever: Former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar | Interview In this wide-ranging interview with FE Online, former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar delves into the realities of MSME lending, the… By Sandeep SoniApril 21, 2025 18:39 IST
Explained: Will doubling MSME turnover limits unlock growth or skew incentives? India’s MSME map has been redrawn with higher thresholds. Will this scale-focused reform widen opportunity or unintentionally sideline the smallest… By Sandeep SoniApril 15, 2025 18:04 IST
Fast or forgotten: MSMEs see ultra-fast deliveries critical to stay competitive in quick commerce Quick commerce is reshaping the rules of goods delivery for MSMEs. A new survey shows small enterprises in India are… By Sandeep SoniApril 11, 2025 18:16 IST
Small businesses, big dues: Delayed payments to MSMEs cross Rs 50,000 crore despite govt push The amount unpaid has grown 20 per cent from around Rs 41,900 crore as of March last year. By Sandeep SoniApril 11, 2025 14:17 IST
RBI draft guidelines on expanding co-lending framework to boost credit for MSMEs: Experts With MSMEs being a major segment served under the co-lending model in recent years, the draft guidelines, if implemented, will… By Sandeep SoniApril 9, 2025 18:43 IST
RBI monetary policy: MSMEs to reap gains from rate cut, say experts The 25 bps repo rate cut and switch to an accommodative stance by the Reserve Bank of India mark a… By Sandeep SoniApril 9, 2025 15:30 IST
Mudra Yojana stumbles: Loan sanctions, disbursals see first-ever drop after a decade of growth Earlier on Tuesday, PM Modi had hailed the 10-year journey of the scheme with over 52 crore loans worth Rs 32.61 lakh crore… By Sandeep SoniApril 8, 2025 16:47 IST
In-depth | Indian MSMEs in Trump’s tariff crosshairs: Threat or turning point? As Donald Trump revives his protectionist playbook, Indian exporters will be dealing with Washington’s new tariff squeeze. With a flat… By Sandeep SoniApril 8, 2025 13:23 IST
Paytm launches new soundbox with display screen for payment alerts, live transaction count The device will allow the company’s merchant partners with instant payment alerts on a digital screen and real-time transaction tracking. By Sandeep SoniApril 4, 2025 16:06 IST
Indian vs Chinese startups: After Piyush Goyal’s ‘reality check’, Amitabh Kant backs local tech startups Amitabh Kant’s remarks come a day after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the difference in approach to innovation and business… By Sandeep SoniApril 4, 2025 15:14 IST
‘Food, grocery apps… Is this India’s global vision?’ Piyush Goyal blasts startups at Mahakumbh Expressing his apprehension on the approach of Indian startups in comparison to Chinese startups’, Goyal said, “This disturbed me a… By Sandeep SoniUpdated: April 4, 2025 09:25 IST
Public procurement: 42% of all goods purchased by govt in FY25 from micro, small enterprises The share of procurement from MSEs out of total goods purchased by the government dropped slightly. By Sandeep SoniApril 2, 2025 17:36 IST
Mudra disbursements are benefiting financially weaker states more: SBI Report The Government of India set up Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) under the Micro Units Development and Refinancing Agency (MUDRA)… By ANIApril 2, 2025 11:05 IST
Centre has started implementing PLI scheme for textiles on pan India basis: MoS As per Ministry’s Budget Estimate 2025-26, approx. 22 per cent of the budget is dedicated for PLI Scheme for Textiles. By ANIApril 2, 2025 08:17 IST
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