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‘Organic’ and ‘natural’? India’s $32 billion packaged food and beverage industry struggles with disclosures
The packaged food industry should be more upfront about the ingredients they use to make products. It is a question of public health, say experts.
ET Make in India SME Summit in Lucknow: Micro industries must be given adequate support in the MSME ecosystem
The purpose of these regional ET MSME Summit events is primarily to increase awareness, promote networking and support industry-specific learning to give small industries a leg up.
MSME Day 2024: Nasscom Foundation and SME Council launch upskilling initiative for marginalized youth
CEO Nidhi Bhasin leads a collaborative effort to equip marginalized youth with skills for the job market, uniting SMEs to amplify social impact and address the demand for skilled professionals, making a significant collective impact on CSR efforts.
World MSME day: Retail investors need greater access to SME IPOs, regulatory process tightened
MSME Day 2024: Regulatory overhaul to boost retail participation in SME IPOs needed, says Rahul Bhutoria, Director, and Founder, Valtrust.
India’s SME IPOs: From a quiet start to bull run
Ajay Thakur, former Head, BSE SME & Startup, recalls how it was a challenging journey to convince SMEs to get listed and see the benefits that would follow ahead.
Shipping delays and disruptions erode profitability of MSMEs: Ketan Kulkarni, Allcargo Group
Extended transit times can result in increased transportation expenses and potential penalties for late deliveries, further straining financial resources, says Ketan Kulkarni, Chief Growth Officer, Allcargo Group.
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From Ramayana to cricket, management lessons for India’s family businesses
As part of its Family Business Excellence Series launched in Mumbai, TriChambers identified aspects that can help such businesses achieve their highest potential.
One District One Product scheme is catalysing UP's export potential, says Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, MSME and Export Promotion, UP Govt
The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has made a big difference in many industrial segments across UP, and it has also been a significant catalyst for the country's economic growth, according to Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, MSME and Export Promotion, UP Government.
Recordent announces 100+ meets connecting 10,000 Indian SMEs across India
These events aim to serve as valuable networking platforms, enabling participants to gain insights and build connections within the industry.
Tide enables bill payments for MSMEs to streamline expenses
Tide’s Bill Payments are expected to help small businesses pay for a range of utilities such as electricity, gas, postpaid mobile and broadband bills.
How Jocata is helping financial services industry move from legacy systems to AI-powered solutions
Jocata’s low-code platform is driving the future of enterprise lending and embedded finance, says Prashant Muddu, Managing Director & CEO.
Industrial policy is back. Is this what India needs for an ‘atmanirbhar’ economy?
Mere rise in GDP growth numbers are not enough. What India needs to become a global manufacturing powerhouse is a well-outlined policy that gets the wheel spinning on job creation, skills and holistic growth — especially as the world tilts towards protectionism.
Orb Energy launches its first 35 MW ground-mounted solar park in Karnataka
Orb Energy, a key player in the Indian solar power industry, has launched its first 35 MW ground-mounted solar park in Arsikere, Hassan district. The park, which spans 110 acres, delivers 5.24 crore units of green power and reduces 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Orb Energy plans to develop and commission around 400 MW of solar parks for SMEs across India by the end of the decade, with an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore. The company's innovative solar park model allows enterprises to purchase plots and own their own solar sub-arrays within the park.
Cash flow struggles, access to finance continue to be major barriers for India’s small businesses: CPA Australia survey
On access to finance, the survey revealed that 42% of respondents said it was easy to seek funds in 2023, a sharp decline from 69% in 2022.
Sebi plans tighter rules for listing of small businesses: Report
India's markets regulator and exchanges will tighten rules for public offers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to two sources, after complaints of misuse of a separate listing platform introduced in 2012 to enable small businesses access the capital markets.
Rs 7,000 cr of exports a year: How the small town of Bhadohi in UP became a global carpet powerhouse
Bhadohi, the carpet capital of India, boasts a rich history of carpet weaving dating back to the Iranian master weavers in the 16th century. The town's success lies in its blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technologies, offering unique handmade carpets to global markets.
Surat to Jammu, diverse customer profiles coming through ONDC: Snapdeal’s Himanshu Chakrawarti
Snapdeal’s focus on value e-commerce appears to be doing well with its collaboration with ONDC as it sees a majority of customers from smaller towns and tier-2, 3 cities.
A startup needs to find balance between growth and profitability: Sanchi Connect’s Sunil Shekhawat
Sanchi Connect wants to build relationships and connections among deep tech early-stage founders with the institutional funding ecosystem.
Bharat Tex 2024: Let’s take textile industry to countries where we know the market: Goyal
Union Minister of Textiles Piyush Goyal says industry and government officials should work together to help artisans earn more.
Indian SMEs expect human interaction to remain critical within a digital corporate world: HSBC survey
In India, nearly 89% are looking at how emerging technologies can help advance employee skillsets, and 89% are planning to re-train their workforce.
Tide aims to revolutionise SME finance in India, backed by learning & experience from UK
UK fintech platform looks to make it easier for MSMEs to manage financial and administrative functions and take financial inclusion to secluded areas.
Reg Tech revolution: Unlocking efficiency and compliance for SMEs
“Reg Tech” is a common jargon in recent times which refers to Regulatory Compliances Technology .
From its strategic location to low operational costs, SMEs hail Indore’s enabling business ecosystem
One of the cleanest cities of India, this Madhya Pradesh city has been building a conducive environment for many SMEs. The city also plays host to the first SIDBI-ET MSME Summit.
Why Indore is a lucrative garment manufacturing hub for SMEs
A rich heritage, increased awareness and a conducive ecosystem is making Indore see a steady growth in apparel orders. More efforts can be done to achieve scale of international repute for this flourishing industry.
How SMEs can navigate debt challenges for sustainable growth
Delays in business-to-business (B2B) payments can cause a domino effect that hurts SMEs. It strains their financial reserves, makes it harder to pay suppliers, cover operational costs, and invest in growth.
EIB Global announces $40 million for private equity fund supporting digitalisation of Indian SMEs
The fund seeks to leverage digitalisation and technology to overcome geographic limitations and facilitate deeper market penetration.
SMEs can benefit from IPO surge but must tread cautiously, say experts
Before embarking on the IPO journey, SMEs should prepare their financial statements, balance sheets, receivables, and key financial ratios, according to experts.
Mastercard, U GRO Capital collaborate to extend financing solutions to SMEs
MSMEs in India have long grappled with substantial challenges, including constrained access to capital.
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