SME

Walmart to add 100K MSMEs in next 3 years under Vriddhi supplier programme

Launched in 2019, Walmart Vriddhi has trained over 70,000 MSMEs so far by enabling access to digital commerce, personalised mentorship and strategic partnerships

Updated On: 19 Jun 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Govt may start scheme to help MSME exporters register in new markets: Goyal

This scheme is expected to be part of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), which was announced in the Budget

Updated On: 10 Jun 2025 | 11:27 AM IST

UP govt to invest ₹125 cr in flatted factory project to support MSMEs

Uttar Pradesh plans a ₹125 crore investment in a multi-storey flatted factory in Greater Noida to promote MSMEs and boost regional economic activity and employment

Updated On: 08 Jun 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

MSMEs must comply with quality standards: Consumer Affairs Secretary

The secretary said MSMEs need to be more proactive in sharing their problems and asked the industry to demand new standards as well as participate in formulation of these quality norms

Updated On: 28 May 2025 | 4:48 PM IST

Duty drawback on inputs used in export products shouldn't be denied

There is no bar on applying for advance authorisation under SION or Para 4.07 of HBP while your request for review of the SION under Para 4.06 of the HBP is pending

Updated On: 26 May 2025 | 9:52 PM IST

Fintech tools to transform medium enterprises into growth engines: NITI

A report published by NITI Aayog says that the MSME sector contributes 29% to the GDP, adding 40% to the export and employing 60% of the workforce

Updated On: 26 May 2025 | 6:17 PM IST

Textiles set for revival in FY25 on stable cotton, stronger RMG exports

In FY24, the SMEs were hit hard as a 25 per cent drop in cotton prices and weak RMG exports pulled down the industry revenue despite steady domestic demand

Updated On: 24 Mar 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

All EOU, AAH, SEZ exports during extended period should get Rodtep benefits

Rodtep scheme seeks to refund the duties/taxes/levies, at Central, State and local level, borne on manufacture and distribution of the exported product, which are not rebated through any other schemes

Updated On: 23 Mar 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

Chatroom: EOU exemption on inputs unavailable for services not exported

You should prepare an e-way bill for sending the goods to the consignee, as instructed by the foreign buyer

Updated On: 03 Mar 2025 | 11:54 PM IST

Five years of Covid: Struggles, adaptations and hope for small businesses

From closures to online pivots, how small enterprises weathered the pandemic storm

Updated On: 31 Jan 2025 | 6:06 PM IST

Union Budget 2025-26: Here are the key challenges in the MSME sector

MSMEs face informational asymmetries, limited consumer visibility, and weak branding and marketing capabilities

Updated On: 26 Jan 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

MSME industry bodies seek RBI support for easier priority sector lending

The official further said that the RBI only partially restored this classification to the extent of Rs. 20 lakh per borrower. Hence, NBFCs funding to MSEs is now restricted

Updated On: 26 Jan 2025 | 11:34 PM IST

Chatroom: Clarity needed on Rodtep scheme extension for EOU/SEZ/AA exports

That notification now allows exporters to open foreign currency accounts outside India to receive export proceeds and utilise the funds for making payments for imports

Updated On: 21 Jan 2025 | 12:42 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh govt plans e-commerce booster shot for the MSME sector

This strategic move is expected to benefit over 50,000 industrial and manufacturing units of these clusters, administered by the UP State Industrial Development Authority

Updated On: 09 Jan 2025 | 4:32 PM IST

CPSE procurement from MSEs declines 43% to Rs 773.39 crore in FY24

One of the main reasons is that public procurement decreased due to delays caused by elections. The Budget could only be presented in July, resulting in a loss of six months, said Anil Bhardwaj

Updated On: 31 Dec 2024 | 11:59 PM IST

CRISIL SME tracker: Hospitals to grow in single digits through FY26

The key reason is patients continuing to favour large hospital chains on the back of pan-India insurance penetration increasing to 38-40 per cent from 23 per cent in FY15

Updated On: 31 Dec 2024 | 11:16 PM IST

Plans underway for bigger role for TReDS, to enrol million MSMEs in 2 years

It is also expected that the Union Budget for FY26 may have more measures for MSME financing, with a bigger role for TReDS

Updated On: 27 Dec 2024 | 12:33 AM IST

Exporters: Know when you can claim duty drawback and Rodtep benefits

Drawback and Rodtep will be available only against export of goods. At the time of export of goods, one must declare the value of the goods in the shipping bill

Updated On: 24 Dec 2024 | 12:45 AM IST

CGTMSE achieves milestone of approving 10 million guarantee to MSMEs

Speaking at the event, Mittal emphasised the transformative impact of credit guarantees on the MSE ecosystem, enabling businesses to access funding without collateral, third-party guarantee

Updated On: 17 Dec 2024 | 8:07 PM IST

Rajasthan govt's new policy set to give a fillip to MSMEs in state

The state government claims that it received investment commitments worth over Rs 25 trillion so far

Updated On: 06 Dec 2024 | 11:25 PM IST