Moving over from conventional methods, the brick manufacturers of Saurashtra and Kutch are preparing to tune into new technology. With the support of The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) and the Central government, brick producers of the region are planning technological upgradation at their units.

Saurashtra brick units to upgrade technology

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We refer to DGFT Public Notice no. 4 dated 23rd August 2010, prescribing Annexure III to ANF-8 as the format for a disclaimer certificate. The format asks manufacturer-suppliers to declare that they have not taken the Cenvat facility. To me it appears wrong because the manufacturer-supplier will indeed take Cenvat on his inputs. What is available as deemed export benefit is TED refund, and drawback of customs duty portion (or of the excise duty in case Cenvat is not available).

'Export house status only on the basis of payment realised'

The Rs 600 crore sports goods industry of Jalandhar believes the people&rsquo;s inclination towards games will increase with the CWG success, which will boost the local industry.

Sports goods units to gain from CWG success

As investments continue to flow into Sanand, the Gujarat government has begun working closely with the Centre to develop a medical devices cluster spread over 100 acres. Sanand shot to fame after the Tata Nano project drove in.

Sanand to get medical devices cluster

Looking to grow leaner, meaner and smarter with the changing times, industrial units located at Mohali (Chandigarh&rsquo;s satellite town) are working on a cluster-based approach to enhance operational efficiency.

Mohali units adopt a cluster-based approach

Clarence Pareira, a member of the Kanara Entrepreneurs Limited (KE) since its inception, says he has benefited greatly from his association with KE. Exposure to the many domain experts and specialists who are members of the group has helped Pareira introduce the best practices and learn how to run his business more efficiently.

Kanara network group seeks to rekindle entrepreneurial spirit

One of the biggest challenges faced by small entrepreneurs wanting to kick-start their businesses is finding the requisite financial support. This is where incubation funds play a key role. One such fund has been created by two-year-old Delhi-based Jasper Infotech.

Incubation fund helps kickstart small units

The Karnataka government, which attracted investment proposals totaling a record Rs4 lakh crore during the recently-concluded global investors meet, is now facing a daunting task &mdash; accommodating large-scale industries and a large number of ancillaries that will form their vendor base.

Karnataka plans 'walk to work' industrial townships

In a move to support innovation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gujarat, the state government has launched a fund with a corpus of around Rs60 crore.

Gujarat launches innovation fund

Two years ago, we had assembled capital goods in our factory from bought-out components on which duty was paid and we had taken Cenvat Credit on this. Now we want to sell them in the domestic market.

'Manufactured capital goods can be exported without paying duty'

Microsoft in 2009 had announced the BizSpark Programme aimed at facilitating the creation of a tech-friendly ecosystem in India.

Microsoft helps create tech-friendly ecosystem

Engineering units in Mohali, Panchkula and Chandigarh (MPC) are looking to gain from a Business Development Service (BDS) project being implemented in the MPC cluster by The Energy Resource Institute (TERI).

Mohali engineering units to gain from BDS project

A handful of small entrepreneurs engaged in poultry farming have created a niche for their innovative product &mdash; branded eggs.

Small poultry farmers switch to branded eggs

The Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (Cowe), a Hyderabad-based non-profit organisation, in partnership with University of East London (UEL), is planning to set up a virtual Business Innovation Centre (BIC). The business-to-business portal aims to create a trusted circle of cooperation to support women&rsquo;s ventures to trade in the global market place.

Virtual business innovation centre to help women entrepreneurs

Efforts are afoot to link technical education with industrial advancement, for better technical training in Uttarakhand.

Industry body to play a role in technical education

As against the existing six clusters in Gujarat recognised by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has suggested the development of 16 new clusters which could accommodate 32,000 small and medium enterprises and provide 6.5 lakh jobs directly and indirectly.

Gujarat has scope for 16 new SME clusters: ASSOCHAM

The city&rsquo;s SME cluster, which has evolved over the past few decades around defence research establishment activities, is getting ready for an all-new business environment provided by the offset policy.

Defence cluster sees big business

In a study on the need for financial support for MSMEs, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has emphasised that conventional methods of financing need to be supplemented by non-conventional measures as well, pointing out that the government itself believes in the need for non-conventional ways of providing finance.

Non-conventional finance needed: CII

We are manufacturing readymade garments on behalf of a brand name owner. We affix his brand name on the goods that we clear. We do not have any other clearances in our own name.

'Job workers using own inputs must comply with excise law'

The chemicals market picked up pace in 2010, according to a majority of SMEs (58.3 per cent) taking part in a survey of the chemicals sector conducted by IndiaMART Knowledge Services.

Chemicals sector took off in 2010: Survey

The Indian salt industry is embarking on a modernisation exercise to increase salt yields and improve quality. The Indian Salt Manufacturers&rsquo; Association (ISMA) proposes to establish model salt farms in all major salt growing states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka.

Salt manufacturers' body to start model farms

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