MSMEs News
Export sops for US tariff-singed MSMEs by next week, says Goyal
Support measures under the Export Promotion Mission, interest subvention and Market Access Initiative schemes will be rolled out to support MSME exporters struggling to cope up with US tariffs
4 min read25 Nov 2025India's job growth sees self-employment lead charge over 6 years, outpaces salaried jobs, casual labour
Self-employment has become the fastest-growing sector in India's job market, increasing from 23.9 crore in FY18 to 35.8 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, salaried jobs grew marginally, and casual labour stagnated. Here's a breakdown of the job market:
2 min read21 Nov 2025India leaves open implementation date for key machinery and electrical safety rules after recent QCO withdrawals
Leaving the implementation date of the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order, 2024, open-ended has caused uncertainty for manufacturers. Experts urge vigilance against potential dumping of substandard materials amid these regulatory changes.
2 min read14 Nov 2025Exporters to get ₹2,000 crore allocation for Credit Guarantee Scheme from Centre? Here's what we know
The government is likely to soon allocate ₹2,000 crore for the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, enabling NCGTC to provide credit facilities of up to ₹20,000 crore to eligible exporters. Here's all you need to know…
1 min read13 Nov 2025Cabinet greenlights ₹45,000 cr schemes for export sector
The Union cabinet approved initiatives worth ₹45,060 crore to enhance India's export ecosystem, including the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters and the Export Promotion Mission, aimed at easing liquidity for MSMEs and boosting competitiveness amid global trade challenges.
4 min read12 Nov 2025Assocham calls for urgent easing of compliance burden for MSMEs to unlock growth
A study by Assocham emphasizes urgent reforms for business regulations to aid MSMEs, suggesting efficient single-window clearances and simplified compliance processes. It highlights the need for digital interfaces and reduced compliance burdens to attract investments.
2 min read12 Nov 2025MSME sector seeks easier finance, tech support, more market access in pre-budget meeting with finance minister
The meeting was part of the ongoing exercise by the finance ministry to gather inputs for the upcoming Union budget 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on 1 February.
2 min read12 Nov 2025Staffing services need relief from GST 2.0’s tax inequity that has made gig hiring more attractive
GST reductions on goods even as the rate on staffing services was left unchanged at 18% has made gig hiring more attractive for employers. This expands gig work at the cost of temporary formal services and worsens labour market conditions. This problem has a simple fix.
4 min read31 Oct 2025Indian MSMEs defy Trump tariff headwinds, sectoral indices stay in growth zone: Report
The MSME sector demonstrated strong growth during the July-September quarter. While external challenges such as Trump tariffs moderated optimism, the outlook remains positive, fueled by government measures and anticipated domestic demand during the festive season.
2 min read28 Oct 2025India’s AEO scheme wins WTO praise for MSME trade boost
The WTO Secretariat’s latest report on MSME trade facilitation cited India’s AEO scheme as a model for making trusted trader programmes more inclusive and accessible to smaller businesses.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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