Mumbai, Jun 30 (KNN) India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are expected to create significant opportunities for the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), R K Mishra, Additional Director, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Mumbai, said on Monday. He emphasised on the importance of the government putting inContinue Reading
New Delhi, Jul 13 (KNN) The Reserve Bank of India’s cumulative 125-basis-point reduction in the repo rate since February 2025 has lowered borrowing costs across the financial system, although the transmission of lower interest rates to borrowers remains uneven across banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and loan categories. Repo-Linked LoansContinue Reading
New Delhi, Aug 4 (KNN) The Rajya Sabha has passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at addressing delayed payments to MSMEs, streamlining dispute resolution and improving liquidity for the sector. The Bill, moved by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, was passed by voiceContinue Reading
New Delhi, Feb 28 (KNN) Noting the role of MSMEs in economic growth and job creation as India marches ahead to become global manufacturing powerhouse, a World Economic Forum (WEF) report has highlighted the role of edge AI as a viable pathway for productivity enhancement. The report said that unlikeContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 16 (KNN) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) organised a national workshop on the MSME Dispute Resolution Portal in New Delhi to review progress in resolving payment disputes and strengthening institutional arbitration for MSMEs. Responding to a query by the Federation of Indian MicroContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, has entered into a strategic corporate agent partnership with Saarathi Finance and Credit Private Limited to expand insurance coverage for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Partnership To Expand Insurance Access ForContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 27 (KNN) The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry has recommended the creation of a separate ‘nano enterprise’ category to better support India’s smallest businesses, while flagging structural and fiscal concerns in the MSME ecosystem. The panel, chaired by Tiruchi Siva, presented its 333rd report on theContinue Reading
