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Smaller pharma contract producers face closure

There is over-capacity in India, and the competition is becoming too fierce for small firms

CII-Avantha Centre to start new clusters in northern region

Since inception, the centre has formed 57 clusters, impacting over 1,000 SMEs so far in the northern region

'Customs must be paid on unused value of inputs'

In case of short realisation of export proceeds, proportionate drawback has to be surrendered, as per RBI Master Circular on export of goods and services

KVIC gets Rs 930 cr, creates 13% more jobs in 2013-14

Pharma SMEs from Gujarat see 20% growth in exports

Focus on exports as domestic market becomes competitive with DPCO 2013

Private banks turn to SMEs to drive growth

With the slowdown in large corporate loan disbursement many lenders are now betting big on the SME segment

In manufacturing, leather and pharma lead employment-intensity

The top five manufacturing industries in the order of their employment intensity are: leather and leather goods, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering & capital goods, and auto components & a

U'khand notifies new policy for small units

The measure would benefit the state's khadi and village industry, particularly in the handicraft and handloom sectors

Corrugated box industry reeling under margin pressure

The industry intends to increase the prices of corrugated boxes by 18-20% in the northern region and by 15-16% in the western and southern regions

Gujarat tech SMEs eye 40% rise in exports

In the immediate future, GESIA is looking at participating in IT and electronics trade expos in West Asia and Taiwan

Indian SMEs can help modernise their Saarc counterparts: Vikramjit Sahney

Interview with President, Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Women entrepreneurs give back to society

Dixit set up the company's online portal (www.sheepstop.com) and retail operations all by herself

In Gujarat, 9% SMEs shut down operations: State govt official

According to Assocham, there are close to 300,000 registered SMEs in Gujarat

MSME proposes to set up Rs 10,000-cr fund for tech acquisition and support

The amount is to undertake technology upgradation, acquisition, adaptation and innovation

Microsoft bets big on SMEs in India

India has over 40 million small businesses that contribute about 45% of India's industrial output

Chandigarh SMEs want to be in party manifestos

Industrialists said the three basic unresolved problems since 10 years have put the sector far behind in growth and also cause loss to the state exchequer

Govt concerned at 221% rise in sick MSMEs

Outstanding loans of sick units have risen by nearly 145% - from Rs 5,233 cr to Rs 12,800 cr - between 2010 and 2013

'To qualify for duty drawback, exporters must get paid in foreign currency'

Most of engineering graduates ready to work in SMEs

Survey covered 328 engineering graduates with 0-5 years of work experience

We strive to be holistic growth partners of SMEs: Kavi Arora

Interview with CEO, Religare Finvest Limited