India’s defence ambitions are no longer driven solely by large public sector units—micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are emerging as the real backbone of the country’s push toward military self-reliance. Once seen as peripheral suppliers, MSMEs are now deeply embedded in defence manufacturing and innovation. Thousands of these enterprisesContinue Reading
India’s growth story may increasingly depend on an often under-recognised force—women-led MSMEs that are quietly reshaping the country’s economic landscape. With over 2.2 crore women-led MSMEs already operating across the country, these enterprises are not just contributing to output but are actively generating employment, particularly for other women. Between FY21Continue Reading
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
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
\Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the inauguration of the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) at Zorawar Hall, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ANI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that innovation in defence has picked up pace as 548 contracts have been signed sinceContinue Reading
A parliamentary panel on Tuesday suggested that the Department of Economic Affairs should develop a strategic energy mitigation framework to protect the economy from oil shocks and ensure long-term stability. In addition, the Standing Committee on Finance, in its report, emphasised that the rapidly evolving global competition for critical mineralsContinue Reading
