On March 25, 2026, Indian stock markets staged a notable comeback as benchmark indices rebounded strongly following persistent volatility earlier in the month. Fresh optimism around a possible easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East helped lighten risk-off sentiment among investors, while a significant drop in global crude oilContinue Reading
The downturn comes amid a backdrop of volatile trading in energy markets, where fears about prolonged conflict in the Middle East — particularly involving Iran and the disruption of key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz — have kept a risk premium baked into prices. Still, intermittent reports ofContinue Reading
India’s push to become a global defence manufacturing powerhouse may be overlooking its most agile and innovative contributors — small businesses. While large corporations and public sector units dominate the spotlight, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain underutilised despite their potential to transform the sector. A recent analysis highlightsContinue Reading
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
