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LAUNCHING OF BUSINESS SATSANGH

“Business Satsangh” a networking platform has initiated by SME Chamber of India, Maharashtra Industry Development Association and ISKCON, Kharghar, launched by (His Grace). Dr. Surdas Prabhu – President & Trustee, ISKCON Temple, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai and Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry Development Association on 15th October […]

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LAUNCHING OF ENTREPRENEURS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

“ENTREPRENEURS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM” has initiated by ISKCON, KHARGHAR jointly with SME Chamber of India, Maharashtra Industry Development Association and SME Business Management Institute and launched by (His Grace). Dr. Surdas Prabhu – President & Trustee, ISKCON Temple, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai and Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry […]

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SME MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS SUMMIT – NAVI MUMBAI

(His Grace). Dr. Surdas Prabhu – President & Trustee, ISKCON Temple, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai inaugurating the SME MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS SUMMIT organised by SME Chamber of India and Supported by ISKCON – Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Others (L to R) Mr. Vaishnavanghri Sevak Das – Director, Bhaktivedanta College of Vedic Education – ISKCON, Navi Mumbai, Mr. […]

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SME MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS SUMMIT – PALGHAR

Welcome Address by Mr. S. Maheshkumar – Director, SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry Development Association Mr. Upendra Sangle – General Manager, District Industries Centres, Palghar, Government of Maharashtra addressing the delegates Mr. Anuj srivastava – chief Manager, vasai, Palghar, State Bank of India addressing the delegates on Role of SBI for development of […]

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Student in Rajasthan Secures ₹1 Lakh Aid Through “Shiksha Sanjeevani Initiative”

Hon’ble Education Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Madan Dilawar, presenting a cheque of ₹1 lakh to a student as part of the “Shiksha Sanjeevani Insurance Scheme,” ensuring continued education support through accidental insurance coverage. Shri Satish ji Gupta, OSD to Hon’ble Education Minister and Mr. Khemchand Khinchi, Torque Insurance Brokers on 8th October 2025 at Basti, Udaipur. […]

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SME Business Forum Meeting – Pune

Mr. Mahesh Salunkhe, Director – SME Chamber of India and SME Business Forum addressing the delegates Mr. Jayanta Kumar Pattjoshi – Deputy General Manager, BOB Bank addressing the delegates on Business Development, Bank of Baroda Mr. Viraj Kulkarni – Sales Specialist – Audi addressing the delegates Mr. Sudhir Kumar Sahoo – Asst. General Manager, SIDBI […]

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India set to gain from US tariffs on timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets

Once implemented, the new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 25%, will replace the current 50% duties that India is facing. The United States (US) administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on items such as imported timber and lumber, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture may help Indian exporters become more competitive in the American […]

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Government extends export incentive scheme until March 2026

The Government on Tuesday announced the extension of fiscal benefits under the RoDTEP scheme for exports for six more months until March 31, 2026, amid a 50% tariff imposed by the United States (US) on Indian imports.  “…The Central Government hereby notifies the extension of the RoDTEP Scheme beyond 30.09.2025.  Accordingly, the RoDTEP Scheme shall […]

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SME Chamber of India urges credit reforms, permanent RBI advisory body

The Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India (SME Chamber of India) has called for urgent reforms to improve credit access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), recommending easier and more affordable loans, waiver of processing fees, uniform application formats across banks, and greater interaction between senior bank officials and entrepreneurs. It has […]

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Meeting Set for September 23, 2025 at PMO to Establish India’s Big Four Consulting Firms

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has convened a high-level meeting on September 23 to deliberate regulatory reforms aimed at fostering large domestic audit and consultancy firms capable of competing with global giants such as Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The meeting to be chaired by Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the […]

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