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CRISIL SME tracker: For manufacturing MSEs, it makes sense to create brands

This is because creation of brands helps MSEs build differentiation for their products and earn customer loyalty, thereby ensuring they command better prices and greater market penetration

'In FOB contract, seller must bear the charges for loading cargo on vessel'

Stevedoring is the process of loading or discharging/offloading of cargo to/from a ship

Crisil SME tracker: Flood-hit Kerala MSEs stare at working capital hiccups

As per the National Sample Survey, 2016, Kerala had 2.379 million MSEs, employing 4.464 million people

Capital goods imported under EPCG scheme can be shifted to another unit

The RA may allow one time extension of the said period for producing the certificate by a maximum period of 12 months with a composition fee of Rs 5,000

CRISIL SME Tracker: For MSEs, men's apparel is where the money is

CRISIL-rated MSEs in men's apparel had an average operating profit margin of 9.8 per cent - a good 200 bps more compared with those in kids' and women's apparel

'On intermediary services, service provider must discharge GST liability'

The supply of the intermediary service is in the taxable territory

Food-processing SMEs key to job creation in large agrarian states

Agrarian states have a higher percentage of working age population, a chunk of it based in rural areas

'MEIS available on shipping bill or actual realisation, whichever is lower'

Para 3.04 of the FTP says that the reward would be claimed on the realised FOB value of exports in free foreign exchange or on FOB value of exports as given in the shipping Bills, whichever is less

CRISIL SME Tracker: Ayushman Bharat a shot in the arm for MSE hospitals

CRISIL expects micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the space to play an important role in implementing AB-NHPS

E-way bill has to be generated prior to commencement of transport of goods

In the case of shut out shipment, the RBI instructs that certain procedures given in Para B.10 of FED Master Direction no. 16/2015-16 should be followed.

CRISIL SME Tracker: With RERA, only disciplined builders stand a chance

Builders have become cautious and are taking up a handful projects for execution at any given point of time

Govt grants refund of CVD, SAD paid for regularisation of defaults: Expert

Recently, however, I came across an order granting refund of the CVD and SAD paid upon regularisation of default under advance authorization

CRISIL SME Tracker: Scale-up recipe eludes branded-food MSEs

CRISIL's analysis of over 150 rated MSEs in the branded foods segment shows that many have created strong local brands by catering to local tastes while maintaining good hygiene and quality

Benefit of two exemption notifications on same shipment allowed: Expert

The e-way bill can be generated using a web-based system, SMS-based facility, Android App, bulk generation facility, site-to-site integration or GST Suvidha Provider

PSUs bought a paltry 0.47% from SC/ST owned MSEs in FY18 despite PM appeal

The procurement from 2,186 SC/ST owned MSEs stood at Rs 5.4 billion, out of total procurement of Rs 261.02 billion from micro and small enterprises by CPSEs

CRISIL SME TRACKER: Testing times for small electrical equipment makers

It would be critical for MSMEs to raise their ability to compete efficiently in both domestic and export markets by adopting new technologies for improvement of quality and safety

Credit note must show tax rate and tax amount, says expert

As per Rule 53(i) of the CGST Rules, 2017, the rate of tax and the amount of tax must be shown in the credit note

CRISIL SME Tracker: Working capital gap widening for MSMEs

The working capital gap is a critical barometer of an enterprise's ability to meet its daily financing needs

After 11 months of inception, SEZ Rules yet not aligned with GST laws

The commerce ministry should now wake up and suitably amend the SEZ laws

Input tax credit must be reversed when finished goods are destroyed: Expert

Under the GST law, you do not need to inform or take permission from any authorities for destroying the finished goods