SME

While overall asset quality across sectors has improved since pre-pandemic levels, bad-loan ratios for micro enterprises have stagnated

TNC Rajagopalan answers SME queries related to GST, export and import matters

The newly approved fund will provide equity capital to growth-stage SMEs, with a focus on manufacturing firms and industrial clusters in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, to boost expansion and exports

The India SME Forum estimates the MSME procurement economy at ₹124.9 trillion, but says only 30-40 per cent of spending currently takes place through digital channels

The highly fragmented and labour-intensive industry relies on imported raw materials such as gold and rough diamonds, exposing it to demand fluctuations and geopolitical disruptions

The fintech firm plans to raise up to $45 million through a private placement of shares next financial year to support the expansion of its MSME lending operations

MSMEs of the stainless steel industry have raised concerns over the steep rise in imports of stainless products following the suspension of the QCO

The RBI governor's message in Kochi puts the focus on whether banks can turn formal credit channels, digital rails and policy support into timely finance for small businesses

Customs warehousing waivers, import monitoring timelines and bill of lading rights hinge on strict statutory interpretation

Compared with last year's Budget, the Union Budget 2026-27 builds on the credit framework while moving decisively towards equity funding, market-linked liquidity, and structured compliance support

TNC Rajagopalan answers SME queries related to GST, export and import matters

Base year revised, thresholds relaxed to reflect current market trends

Trade expert cites FTP Para 1.08 and CBIC circulars requiring that export consignments not be detained beyond three days, and clarifies documentation norms under the Advance Authorisation scheme

UK fintech Tide will invest 500 million euros (₹6,000 crore) in India over five years from 2026, creating 800 jobs as it deepens its commitment to the country's fast-growing SME sector

MSMEs hopeful about first quarter performance and most don't think US tariffs will affect them

"We are looking at it very seriously and taking inputs from the MSME ministry as well," a government source said

Where irrefutable evidence is available to show that 'certificate of supplies' or 'invalidation letter' has not been utilized, fully or partly, there ought to be no hesitation in granting re-credit

The Composite MSME Business Confidence Index (M-BCI) rose to 63.75 during the quarter under review from 60.82 in the previous quarter. A value above 50 suggests positive sentiment

Para 7.01(i) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) says 'deemed exports' for this FTP refer to those transactions in which goods supplied do not leave the country

The said Section 15(1)(b) says that (relevant extracts), 'the rate of duty applicable to any imported goods, shall be the rate in force, in the case of goods cleared from a warehouse under Section 68