SME

EOUs need not debit anti-dumping duty to the B-17 bond at import stage

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

Govt eases entry for MSMEs in third round of specialty steel PLI scheme

Base year revised, thresholds relaxed to reflect current market trends

Institute Cargo Clauses (A) cover general average and salvage charges

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

Tide to invest ₹6,000 crore in India, create 800 new jobs over five years

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

In an uncertain world, India's small businesses are sure about growth

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

Trump trade tariffs: MCA planning to ease compliance burden for MSMEs

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

DGFT should consider re-credit of advance authorisations in some cases

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

Business confidence among MSMEs improved in Q1 FY26: Sidbi survey

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

DGFT should rethink provisions for deemed exports from DTA to EoU

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

Notification effective from date of its publication in official gazette

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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