A policy gap in Chandigarh’s industrial ecosystem has come under national scrutiny, as Manish Tewari raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the incomplete implementation of the MSME framework in the Union Territory. Instead of focusing merely on legislative procedure, the issue highlights a deeper problem: Chandigarh’s businesses may beContinue Reading
India’s plastics industry is undergoing a strategic shift—and events like PlastiWorld 2026 are becoming the driving force behind this transformation. Rather than being just another industry exhibition, the event signals a deeper ambition: turning Indian MSMEs into global suppliers of finished plastic products. Scheduled at the Jio World Convention CentreContinue Reading
A growing LPG shortage in Bengaluru is no longer just a supply issue—it is turning into a full-blown threat to the city’s industrial backbone, exposing how deeply small businesses depend on uninterrupted energy access. In the Peenya industrial area, one of India’s largest manufacturing clusters, more than 3,000 micro, smallContinue Reading
India’s MSME sector is showing strong confidence in growth, but a persistent gap in access to finance continues to hold it back—creating a paradox at the heart of the country’s credit ecosystem. A recent joint report by ICRA and ASSOCHAM highlights that credit demand from MSMEs is expected to remainContinue Reading
India is sharpening its focus on turning small businesses into global players, with a fresh set of policy moves aimed at integrating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) into international supply chains. At the core of this strategy is a shift from domestic support to export-driven growth. The government hasContinue Reading
India’s push to become a global defence manufacturing powerhouse may be overlooking its most agile and innovative contributors — small businesses. While large corporations and public sector units dominate the spotlight, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain underutilised despite their potential to transform the sector. A recent analysis highlightsContinue Reading
