MSME steel importers are seeking a Government exemption from a new quality control order and BIS approval requirements, arguing the mandate has fueled a sharp spike in prices and left their businesses in financial jeopardy. A new Government quality control order on steel is pitting India’s micro, small and medium enterprises against regulators, with importers […]
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Banks in India are now using AI avatars for loan recovery. These virtual agents make video calls and send messages to borrowers. This method is cheaper and more efficient than using human agents. Private banks are adopting this technology. Public sector banks are also considering it. The goal is to improve loan repayment rates while […]
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Indian industry leaders are advocating for a streamlined single-window clearance system to attract Global Capability Centers, startups and research organizations, aiming to bolster domestic innovation and investment. This call comes in response to revisions in the US H1B visa policy, which are expected to make global talent more expensive and less mobile. Indian industry executives […]
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Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni, Director – SME Chamber of India and SME Business Forum Ms. Vishakha Khanna- Branch Manager, IDFC BANK addressing the delegates on About IDFC BANK & Product offering Mr. Rabin Agarwal- VP Sales- Bharti AXA Life Insurance addressing the delegates on Innovative Tax planning Solutions for SME’s Mr. Durgesh Bhatt- Beaconz HR addressing […]
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Challenges Faced by MSMEs in Accessing Imported Components: The Government has identified challenges that Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) face in accessing imported components and raw materials due to stringent quality control frameworks. High-Level Committee Recommendations: The High-level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR) has proposed key changes to ease these challenges. The committee, […]
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Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President SME Chamber of India & Federation of Indian SME Associations has participated as speaker at Conference on Empowering MSMEs: Opportunities, Challenges and Way Forward , organized by the Indian Banks` Association on 18th September 2025 at Bank of Baroda conference hall, HQ, Mumbai. In the presence of Mr. M. […]
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regularly issues circulars and notifications about banking regulations, which are publicly available on their official website. Major policy changes regarding credit scoring and loan approvals would be widely covered by financial media and officially documented. The absence of such verification from established sources suggests these claims may be inaccurate […]
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China leads in electricity generation, surpassing the US. It dominates clean energy and electric vehicle production. Chinese EVs are technologically advanced and cost-effective. China is also ahead in AI development and robotics deployment. The nation excels in drone manufacturing for warfare. India should partner with China to advance its energy, mobility and AI goals. A […]
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The application window for the Scheme will remain between September 15, 2025 and October 14, 2025 (both dates inclusive). The Government has re-opened the application window for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, it said on Sunday (September 14, 2025), citing market growth and growing industry confidence following the success of earlier rounds […]
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DRDO’s Defense Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow conducted a conclave at Amausi Campus on September 06, 2025 to apprise and collaborate with MSMEs & start-ups for Defense R&D and production with an aim to further develop the Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor. More than 100 participants from various MSMEs, Start-Ups and Laghu Udhyog Bharti […]
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