Maharashtra Industry Dialogue 2025

A high-impact discussion on Maharashtra’s MSME ecosystem was held at the Maharashtra Industry Dialogue 2025, focusing on the evolving needs, challenges, and opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Oragnised by Government of Maharashtra on 25th June 2025 at Mumbai. Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President of Maharashtra Industry Development Association and SME Chamber of […]

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Big Boost for Startups! DPIIT & Info Edge Partners to Power Small-Town Innovation

Info Edge partners with DPIIT to expand startup support across India, focusing on Tier II and Tier III cities. A major boost for grassroots entrepreneurs. Can a job portal from the 90s power the next wave of Indian innovation? That’s the question being answered boldly by Info Edge (India) Ltd. as it steps into a […]

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Walmart to add 1 lakh MSMEs in next 3 years under Vriddhi program

Through its initiative, Walmart is empowering the Indian MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) with critical business skills and market access. US-based retail giant, Walmart will connect one lakh more MSMEs in the next three years to its supplier development program in India, a company official said here on Thursday. The program, Walmart Vriddhi, has […]

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Uttar Pradesh targets 15 new Industrial Zones to push MSME growth

In total, 15 new MSME-centric industrial zones will be developed in 11 districts, including Aligarh, Firozabad, Kanpur Dehat, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Lalitpur, Rae Bareli, among others. To boost its $1-trillion economy goal, Uttar Pradesh has planned to develop new micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) estates across 765 acres. The proposed industrial zones are aligned with […]

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SME MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS SUMMIT – COIMBATORE

Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President – SME Chamber of India and Federation of Indian SME Associations addressing the delegates Mr. Ashwini Kumar – General Manager (MSME), Bank of Baroda addressing the delegates on Role of Bank of Baroda for the development of manufacturing and export sector Ms. B. Sudha Rani – Field General […]

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SBI fuels PSU Banks’ profit surge to record ₹1.78 lakh crores in FY 25; contributes 40% alone

SBI posted a consolidated net profit of ₹77,561 crores (approximately $9.2 billion) in FY 25. According to Bloomberg data, this places SBI among the world’s most profitable companies, alongside global giants such as Alphabet, Apple, NVIDIA and JPMorgan Chase. State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, has emerged as the most […]

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New credit cover for MSMEs may be extended to select services

The Indian Government is exploring extending its Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs to specific services sectors that support local manufacturing, aiming to bridge the higher credit gap faced by services. With the services sector facing a higher credit gap, the Centre is considering extending the credit guarantee cover under the newly launched Mutual Credit […]

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Bank loan sanctions to MSMEs for job creation down nearly a third in FY 25

Bank loans sanctioned to MSMEs increased in FY 22 in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic and continued to increase till FY 24. The decline is significant since MSMEs contribute around 29% to India’s GDP. Bank loans sanctioned to India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) dipped […]

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