MSMEs News
Centre to launch online MSME dispute resolution portal on 27 June
The MSME Online Dispute Resolution portal will help resolve delayed payment disputes by facilitating communication between debtors and micro and small enterprises.
4 min read20 Jun 2025The subordinate judiciary is an economic pillar India must fix
Comprehensive reforms of India’s lower judiciary could help the Indian economy grow markedly faster. Experience from countries as diverse as Singapore and Kenya shows how such an economic boost can be imparted through judicial efficiency.
4 min read17 Jun 2025New washer standards in works by BIS for root and tuber vegetables to boost export hygiene
Experts said as India moves ahead with free trade agreements with major developed economies, aligning its manufacturing practices with international benchmarks will strengthen export competitiveness.
3 min read3 Jun 2025Bank loan sanctions to MSMEs for job creation down nearly a third in FY25
Bank loans sanctioned to MSMEs increased in FY22 in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, and continued to increase till FY24. The decline is significant since MSMEs contribute around 29% to India’s GDP.
3 min read2 Jun 2025Finance minister Sitharaman calls for fintech innovation; highlights its role in MSME growth
Underscoring fintech's growing role in the digital transformation of the economy, the minister reviewed innovations in prepaid instruments and digital tools supporting the delivery of welfare schemes.
2 min read27 May 2025Govt relaxes rules to boost GST registration among small businesses
The move comes after MSMEs raised concerns about excess and non-uniform scrutiny in the registration process during stakeholder consultations with the MSME ministry and CBIC, two sources told Mint.
4 min read26 May 2025Central PSUs' procurement share from micro and small enterprises falls for the first time in 3 years
Public procurement plays a key role in the economy as both central and state governments, and their entities form a significant part of the orderbooks of businesses.
2 min read23 May 2025Credit on the cards: Govt may revive covid-era scheme to boost manufacturing, exports
The idea is to support not only large manufacturers but also small businesses that face funding constraints in an uncertain global economic environment.
5 min read23 May 2025Mint Primer: Will the Strata crisis hit small & medium Reits?
Sebi asked investors to exercise caution due to legal proceedings against the Strata SM Reit promoter.
2 min read17 May 2025MSMEs call for relaxations in the new FEMA regulations for exports and imports
Typically, the smallest of these businesses don't even have enough financial resources to legally contest challenges in case they fail to meet the compliance burden.
5 min read15 May 2025