Bengaluru, Apr 21 (KNN) The Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) has expressed concern over a recent order by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) approving an additional 56 paise per unit ‘true-up’ charge for consumers under Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), effective May 1, 2026. The charge is aimedContinue Reading
New Delhi, Apr 14 (KNN) The government should cap testing and certification charges for routine industrial products, as rising compliance costs under Quality Control Orders (QCOs) risk impacting manufacturing and small importers, trade-focussed think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said. While the QCO framework is aimed at improvingContinue Reading
New Delhi, Apr 22 (KNN) Luminous Power Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to enhance access to affordable solar financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The collaboration aims to simplify financing for solar energyContinue Reading
New Delhi, Apr 14 (KNN) The Centre is likely to launch a low-cost credit card scheme for micro enterprises later this month, aimed at reducing borrowing costs and improving access to working capital. The initiative is expected to target small businesses registered on the Udyam Portal. Under the proposed scheme,Continue Reading
New Delhi, Apr 16 (KNN) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is in discussions with the Department of Financial Services (DFS) to explore a credit guarantee scheme similar to the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), aimed at supporting MSMEs affected by the ongoing West Asia crisis.Continue Reading
New Delhi, Apr 22 (KNN) India and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, marking a key step in expanding economic ties between the two countries. The agreement was finalised on April 20, 2026,Continue Reading
Srinagar, Apr 17 (KNN) The Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) is being implemented as a flagship initiative by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to promote entrepreneurship and generate employment among youth in the Union Territory. Capacity building and institutional support As part of capacity-building efforts, a two-dayContinue Reading
