MSMEs raise alarm over steel import duty hikes amid calls for more protection

This comes in the wake of assurances from Minister of Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy and Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, during events organised by the Indian Steel Association (ISA), that steps would be taken to restrict Chinese steel imports to protect the domestic steel industry. As large steel producers push for protectionist measures citing […]

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SME IPO surge: These 4 firms invite bids today; price, lot size and more

A total four small and medium enterprises (SME) initial public offerings (IPO) are inviting bids for their respective issues starting from Monday, 9, September, 2024. These are Aditya Ultra Steel, Shubhshree Biofuels Energy, Share Samadhan and Gajanand International. The companies will list on NSE SME platform, below is a full list of these SME IPOs […]

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MSME loan portfolio expands 17.8% to Rs 64.1 trillion in FY24: Report

During the financial year 2024, a total of 27.4 million MSME loans were sanctioned, amounting to Rs 54.2 trillion. This marks a growth of 19.3% in volume and 5.4% in value. Individual MSMEs recorded a Y-o-Y growth of 12.6% in the value of originations and a 19.4% increase. India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) […]

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AlphaVision Management Consultant LLP Set to Transform Indian SME & MSME Landscape with IPO and Strategic Fund-Raising Solutions:

AlphaVision Management Consultant LLP, under the visionary leadership of Akhil Jain, is poised to revolutionize the financial consulting sector with its landmark IPO and innovative service offerings. As the company prepares to make its mark on the public markets, it stands at the forefront of providing comprehensive solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of […]

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MSMEs Get a Major Boost in Union Budget 2024: Easier Loans, Wider Market Access

Synopsis A new Credit Guarantee Scheme proposed for manufacturing MSMEs to secure term loans for the purchase of equipment and machinery without collateral or third-party guarantee. The budget also proposed to increase the Mudra loan limit to ₹20 lakh under the ‘Tarun’ category for borrowers who have borrowed and repaid earlier ‘Tarun’ category loans. The […]

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Market regulator, SEBI asks auditors to tread with caution with SMEs

 Whole-time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Ashwani Bhatia on Friday sounded a cautionary note on listings and fundraising by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), amid instances of manipulation and fraudulent practices. Speaking at a conference held by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Bhatia stressed that such cases […]

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Udyam MSME registrations cross 20L; Guj 5th in country

Gujarat crossed the 20 lakhs Udyam MSME registration mark on Friday, making it the fifth in the country in terms of total registrations. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are ahead of Gujarat. Out of 20 lakhs, Gujarat has 19.10 lakhs micro, 81,841 small and 8,460 medium units. Gujarat is ranked second after Maharashtra […]

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Despite the challenges of 2024, SMEs can achieve success and growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa continue to face a business landscape that is simultaneously full of challenges and brimming with opportunities. A still-struggling economy, rising costs, high unemployment figures and an uncertain political future have created a business backdrop against which only the most resilient and innovative businesses will thrive. At the […]

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MSMED Act Has Overriding Effect Over A&C Act Only When Disputes Between MSMEs Are Covered U/S 17 MSMED Act: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court observed that the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 (MSMED Act) has an overriding effect over Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) only when the disputes between MSMEs are covered under Section 17 of the MSMED Act. The Court clarified that the dispute between the parties was […]

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MSME-focused Budget Reaction

Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO, BCT Digital. Budget 2024 has introduced nine main priorities to boost the economy, including notable rewards for taxpayers who have opted for the new regime. From a banking and fintech perspective, it has tabled several positives: The emphasis on Digital Public Infrastructure for applications, including credit, is welcome. It will help formalize […]

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