New Delhi, Apr 13 (KNN) Indian banks have approached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking approval for a targeted loan repayment moratorium for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), citing economic disruptions arising from the ongoing US-Iran conflict The proposal, submitted by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), recommends anContinue Reading
Amaravati, Apr 20 (KNN) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has developed a roadmap to accelerate the adoption of advanced, energy-efficient technologies among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Andhra Pradesh. The blueprint will be submitted to the state industries department and aligns with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s visionContinue Reading
New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) Bharat Khera, a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre who previously served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, has taken charge as Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Khera served for over five yearsContinue Reading
New Delhi, May 18 (KNN) A specialised footwear testing laboratory has been established at the National Test House in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, aimed at strengthening quality infrastructure for one of India’s most labour-intensive manufacturing sectors, according to a Ministry of Consumer Affairs press release. The facility offers comprehensive testing acrossContinue Reading
New Delhi, May 26 (KNN) The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is actively developing a co-lending model with Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to extend affordable credit to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in rural and semi-urban India. At the institution’s 37th Foundation Day event, SIDBI Chairman andContinue Reading
Chennai, Jun 1 (KNN) Tamil Nadu’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are facing mounting pressure from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with rising raw material costs, supply chain disruptions, logistics challenges, and fuel shortages impacting production across key sectors. Rising Input Costs And Logistics Challenges Hit Manufacturers The AmbatturContinue Reading
New Delhi, Jun 22 (KNN) India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) loan segment is showing initial signs of stress, with delinquency levels edging higher in April 2026, according to a sector update by 360 ONE Capital. Lenders remain cautious amid concerns over supply-chain disruptions and rising input costs linkedContinue Reading
