Govt. plans telecom PLI scheme revamp, may focus on MSMEs and exports

The Government is planning to revamp the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom sector in a bid to quickly boost exports and incorporate more micro and small units into the manufacturing ecosystem. Funding for the expanded scheme may not be a challenge since the Department of Telecomm­unications (DoT) has surplus funds of more than […]

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SME IPO Fundraising in Early 2024 Reaches Rs 3,000 Cr

Record-Breaking Fundraising in First Half Since SME Platform Launch In the first half of 2024, fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has achieved a significant milestone, reaching Rs 3,095 crore by June 13. This amount is approximately two-thirds of the total Rs 4,686 crore raised throughout 2023, marking the […]

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INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH UNION MINISTER OF MSME

Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President, SME Chamber of India & Federation of Indian SME Associations felicitated Mr. Jiten Ram Majhi, Union Minister for MSMEs on his appointment as a Minister. Mr. Salunkhe had briefed about the current economic scenarios of MSME sectors, their issues, hurdles for further growth, various initiatives to be taken to […]

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India’s Industrial Production Growth Slows to 4.9% in March 2024

India’s industrial production growth rate dipped to 4.9% in March 2024, down from 5.7% in February. Whereas, the manufacturing sector saw a growth of 5.2%, slightly up from 5%. Key contributors to this growth included the manufacturing of basic metals, pharmaceuticals and medicinal products and other transport equipment. Notable growth is Manufacture of basic metals, […]

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MSME jobs in India cross 19-crore mark: Govt data

This included 4.27 crore women employees and 2.15 crore employees in enterprises not covered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime or exempted from the CGST Act, 2017 and the job count has grown 6.8 times. The revision in the definition of MSMEs provided ease in doing business and promoted investment and employment. Moreover, […]

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Section 43B of Income Tax Act: Expenses businesses can cover apart from payment to MSMEs

Other than clause H, there are seven other clauses — a list of expenses allowed as deductions under the heading ‘Income from Business and Profession’ — under Section 43B for businesses and professionals while computing their taxable income. A section of MSMEs and traders in India is expecting the revision or revocation of the new […]

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