New Delhi, Apr 11 (KNN) The Centre is exploring the extension of the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to defence procurement in a move aimed at improving payment cycles for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Move To Ease MSME Payment Delays The proposal seeks to integrate defence procurement transactionsContinue Reading
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New Delhi, Apr 20 (KNN) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has trained over 2,500 traditional artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in the use of artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity, market access and business capabilities. The programme aligns with the government’s “AI for Social Good” visionContinue Reading
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
Gandhinagar, Apr 13 (KNN) Nearly 80 percent of small-scale detergent manufacturing units in Gujarat have shut operations, with the remaining units likely to cease production soon due to a sharp rise in raw material costs, industry associations have claimed. The Gujarat Small Scale Detergent Manufacturers Association and the Soap andContinue Reading
New Delhi, Apr 21 (KNN) India’s manufacturing MSME sector saw moderation in growth momentum during the quarter ending March 2026 even as it continued to remain in expansion territory, according to PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (PHDCCI) latest SME Market Sentiment Index (SMESI) survey. Growth Slows, Outlook RemainsContinue Reading
New Delhi, Apr 14 (KNN) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Monday organised the national capital’s first-ever State Credit Seminar, marking the release of Delhi’s maiden State Focus Paper (SFP) for 2026–27. The document projects a priority sector lending (PSL) potential of around Rs 2.62 lakhContinue Reading
