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Exclusive | MSME relief on cards: Former Cab Secy led panel to suggest overhaul of Quality Control Orders
September 18, 2025 8:31 am
According to sources, two important changes proposed by the committee are: bring down the number of the technical conformity assessment schemes formulated by BIS from ten to two and shift the focus of inspections from the factory to the market.
Govt plans MSME outreach on concerns over certification
September 17, 2025 2:11 am
QCOs are legal orders issued by departments or ministries under the BIS Act, which make it mandatory for domestic and imported products to conform with certain quality standards.
Govt pushes for e-commerce exports amid US tariff hit; MSMEs ask govt to allow FDI in inventory-led model
August 28, 2025 5:20 am
The source said that various methods to boost e-commerce exports are being explored, but there is a major difference of opinion among stakeholders regarding the inventory-based model of e-commerce.
From Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu and Odisha, states push small reforms to boost business
August 14, 2025 5:50 am
While sweeping national reforms inch forward despite renewed calls for bold reforms amid tariff tensions, states are increasingly leading the way, recalibrating business rules on the ground, pointed out government officials.
67% Indian MSMEs show digital readiness, but gaps in skills and awareness remain: CMR study
June 25, 2025 8:29 pm
A new CyberMedia Research report finds that two-thirds of India’s MSMEs have embraced digital tools, but cybersecurity fears and skill gaps slow adoption.
In MoU with Amazon, pitch to sell Bengal’s MSME items to world
February 07, 2025 4:25 am
The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other dignitaries, including Chief Secretary Manoj Pant.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Facts, figures, and analysis of the 4 engines driving the Union Budget 2025
March 13, 2025 2:56 pm
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lists agriculture, MSMEs, investments, and exports as four key engines of development in the Union Budget for 2025-26. Let's understand how the Union Budget addresses these four engines of growth for Viksit Bharat.
New definition for MSMEs, increased credit guarantee
February 02, 2025 12:42 am
In her Budget speech, the FM said the investment and turnover limits for classification of all MSMEs will be increased 2.5 and two times respectively.
Union Budget 2025: MSMEs welcome moves for upskilling, increased credit limit
February 01, 2025 10:03 pm
Abhay Bhor, president of Federation of Small Scale Industries Association, also welcomed the budget, saying it has made provisions for upskilling and enhanced credit for MSMEs.
Govt launches credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs announced in FY25 Budget
January 30, 2025 3:54 am
The scheme will be applicable to all loans sanctioned under MCGS-MSME during the period of four years from the date of issue of operational guidelines of the scheme or till cumulative guarantee of Rs 7 lakh crore are issued, whichever is earlier, it said.
MSMES VIDEOS
How demonetisation and GST hit MSMEs: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Two years on, we look at how demonetisation (and GST) had an adverse impact on micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs. Here are some of the concerns that MSMEs are dealing with.
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