Small businesses across India are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2026-27 Union Budget, pressing the government to introduce urgent relief measures for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grappling with rising costs and shrinking export demand. Representatives of the sector told officials that some units — particularly those linkedContinue Reading
At a recent seminar on digital technologies and AI adoption hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry Kerala chapter, business leaders and tech innovators gathered in Kochi to highlight how artificial intelligence (AI) could become a transformative force for the state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The discussion formedContinue Reading
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
