SME Companies

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

Capital markets regulator Sebi has levied fines totalling Rs 1 crore on Kalahridhaan Trendz and its promoters after finding that the SME company concealed a loan default and misled investors through false corporate announcements. Kalahridhaan Trendz Ltd (KTL) is in the business of manufacturing and trading of various types of fabrics and was listed on the NSE's SME platform Emerge. Sebi restrained KTL and its promoter and Managing Director Niranjan D Agarwal from the securities markets for two years. Directors Aditya N Agarwal and Sunitadevi Niranjan Agarwal have been prohibited for one year. In a 57-page final order on Thursday Sebi found that KTL failed to disclose its default in repayment of HDFC Bank credit card dues within the timeline mandated under the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations. The company admitted during the proceedings that the disclosure should have been made but attributed the lapse to an inadvertent omission. However, Sebi reje

SoftBank-backed SME commerce and financing platform turns free cash flow positive in commerce business and crosses ₹10,000 crore in lending assets under management

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

Industry body flags confusion over PF, bonus and overtime inclusion in wage rules, seeks simpler compliance norms and clarity for smoother labour code implementation

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

Adisoft Technologies IPO has been priced in the range of ₹163 to ₹172 per share, with a minimum lot size of 800 shares

GSP Crop Science set to debut on the bourses on Tuesday, March 24, while Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's IPO will close for bidding on the same day

Shares of Sunita Tools were locked in the 5 per cent upper circuit at ₹1,075.20, also its new life-time high on Thursday on the BSE.

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

Move seen as a way to attract talent, align staffer wealth creation with company growth

The unlisted shares of Brandman Retail were trading at ₹191 each, reflecting a GMP of ₹15, or 8.5 per cent above the upper end of the ₹167-₹176 price band

Delayed payments worth ₹8.1 trillion continue to choke MSME cash flows, with fear of losing business ties discouraging firms from pursuing legal remedies, says Economic Survey

SaaS firm Zoho has unveiled new ERP platform for small and mid-sized enterprises, aiming to tackle high costs, long rollouts and consultant dependence that have slowed adoption among Indian businesses

DGFT procedures and ANF 7A requirements risk undermining Foreign Trade Policy benefits, raising concerns over deemed exports, duty drawback claims and delayed rollout of interest subvention

Aggregate small business credit exposure has reached Rs 46 lakh crore, an increase of 16 per cent as of September 30, a report said. "Active loan accounts have grown by 11.8 per cent to 7.3 crore. Policy support and multiple government credit schemes for MSMEs have helped sustain this momentum," CRIF High Mark-SIDBI Report said. Portfolio quality has improved across segments, it said, adding that loans overdue by 91 to 180 days declined to around 1.4 per cent as of September 2025, from 1.7 per cent in September 2023, it said. Enterprises continue to show lower risk profiles. Sole proprietors have also seen steady improvement and the share of very low and low-risk borrowers increased between September 2023 and September 2025, supported by better underwriting practices and wider use of digital data. "Sole proprietors continue to dominate the credit ecosystem. They account for around 80 per cent of total credit and nearly 90 per cent of borrowers. The fastest-growing segment is sole .

This week, two highly anticipated mainboard offerings, Groww and Pine Labs, are set to open for subscription

The SME IPO market in India witnessed a strong surge during FY24 and FY25, driven by retail participation, and favourable market sentiment

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