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Interactive Meeting With Consul General of the People’s Republic of China

Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and India – China Business Council with H.E. Qin Jie – Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Mumbai. during interactive meeting on 11th September 2025 at Mumbai Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and India – China Business Council with H.E. Qin Jie – Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Mumbai. […]

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INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH GOVERNOR, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Federation of Indian SME Associations has paid courtesy visit to Mr. Sanjay Malhotra – Governor, Reserve Bank of India to discuss on various issues related SME and manufacturing sector and submitted Suggestions and recommendations for forthcoming Monetary policy Of RBI as well as […]

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Creating domestic ‘Big Four’: ICAI developing digital platform to facilitate CA firm mergers, tie-ups

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India plans to launch a digital platform. It will help accounting firms network and merge. This initiative aims to create larger Indian firms. These firms can compete with the Big Four. The platform will support resource sharing and expansion. It will especially benefit CAs in remote areas. The Institute […]

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Tamil Nadu’s MSMEs brace for global headwinds as US tariffs reshape trade

New study counts 47.33 lakh micro units, 60,013 small industries and 5,355 medium industries in the State. For each, a new set of challenges is emerging. Tamil Nadu, one of India’s largest industrial engines, is seeing its smallest firms carry the heaviest load even as shifting US tariffs on Chinese goods redraw global trade. A […]

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Electronic sector now a Rs.11.5 lakh crores industry, Ashwini Vaishnaw explains what’s driving the massive surge

India’s electronics manufacturing sector has grown sixfold to a valuation of Rs. 11.5 lakh crores, creating 25 lakh jobs, announced Union Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Under Prime Minister,  Narendra Modi’s  visionary schemes,  the electronics manufacturing has emerged as a top sector in India, with production increasing 6 times in past 11 years — resulting in it becoming a […]

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US Tariffs: Exporters To Meet RBI Governor On Sept. 11 Seeking Relief

The exporters have pushed for a 12-month moratorium on credit repayment and demand a relaxed NPA classification on export loans up to 180 days, sources said. Faced with some of the highest US tariffs in the world, Indian exporters are set to knock on the door of the Reserve Bank of India seeking relief. Industry […]

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SEBI to consider proposals to boost ease of doing business on September 12

The regulator may clear proposal of easing stake dilution norms for very large companies by allowing smaller initial offerings and longer timelines to meet MPS rules. Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) may clear major proposals related to “Ease of Doing Business” in its board meeting scheduled on September 12. According to […]

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500 micro cuts: Compliance burden weighs heavy on MSMEs that have to adhere to over 500 micro regulations every year:

Entrepreneurs face a complex web of regulations, hindering growth. MSMEs bear a disproportionate compliance burden. The Govt is working to decriminalize laws and simplify processes. Jan Vishwas 2.0 aims to further reduce criminal liabilities. Implementation of labor codes and GST framework reset are crucial. Technology and focused simplification can significantly lower compliance costs. The number […]

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How Welspun’s Dipali Goenka is weaving a new legacy for women entrepreneurs

Dipali Goenka’s entrepreneurial journey began at 18 when she became the head of Welspun’s home textiles division. Her resilience and vision transformed her challenges into strengths and she aims to empower women in the industry while fostering a legacy for her daughters. There are founder stories that start in a garage or a dorm room. […]

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Simplified GST for Growth of Indian Commerce and Trade

Empowering commerce through simplified taxation. Key Takeaways: GST on leather, footwear and related job work reduced from 12% to 5%. On packaging paper GST cut to 5% and down from 28% to 18% on Commercial Goods Vehicles. Textiles see major correction with man-made fibers cut from 18% to 5%, yarn from 12% to 5%. On Toys and sports goods, GST […]

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