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Complete land allotments in all MSME Parks in 30 days, Minister tells APIIC

APIIC, VC & MD, Abhishikt Kishore and other senior officials participated in the meeting held at the APIIC headquarters in Mangalagiri. Andhra Pradesh Minister for MSME, SERP and NRI Empowerment and Relations, Kondapalli Srinivas on Thursday reviewed the status of the proposed 175 MSME Parks across the State with focus on accelerating land allotment and […]

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5 big changes to Indian passports in 2025

Whether you are applying for a fresh passport or renewing an existing one, here are the five major changes Indian passports will see this year. Indian passports are getting a significant upgrade, with a mix of tech advancements and process updates aimed at making them more secure and efficient. From a mandatory Birth Certificate requirement to […]

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Govt approves 187 startups for tax exemption under revamped Section 80-IAC framework

With these latest approvals, over 3,700 startups have now benefited from the scheme since its launch. As per a Commerce Ministry statement, the approvals came during the 79th and 80th meetings of the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB), with 75 startups cleared in the 79th meeting and 112 in the 80th, held on 30 April. The Department […]

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SME IPO merchant bankers under SEBI scanner for malpractices, violations of rules

On Wednesday, SEBI passed an interim order wherein Inventure Merchant Banking Services was directed not to take new merchant banking assignment until further orders. SEBI has taken similar action against First Overseas Capital as well. The SEBI action assumes significance as the SME IPO segment is seeing a lot of action in the last few […]

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Rs.25 lakh crores MSME credit gap: TReDS has sparked hope for small businesses, but what’s holding it back?

TReDS has supported MSME credit access, but substantial expansion is needed to enhance its reach and effectiveness, say experts. Introduced in 2017, the TReDS ecosystem aims to address the huge credit gap in India’s MSME sector by providing a digital platform designed to enable timely financing and alleviate issues related to delayed payments. The Trade […]

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MASSIVE $11 billion by 2030: Soaring industry! Modi Govt. lists 4 drone companies in OPERATION SINDOOR’s Aatmanirbhar innovation

OPERATION SINDOOR’s Aatmanirbhar Innovation: Indian drone market is projected to reach $11 billion by 2030, accounting for 12.2% of the global drone market. The integration of drone warfare into India’s military doctrine owes its success to years of domestic R&D and policy reform and the ban on imported drones since 2021 has acted as a […]

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At $329 billion, Tamil Nadu about to overtake Pakistan’s GDP

Over the past two decades, Pakistan’s economic lead over Indian states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra has diminished significantly. In 2004-05, Pakistan’s GDP was $132 billion, while Tamil Nadu’s GSDP was only $48 billion. By 2023-24, Tamil Nadu’s GSDP has nearly equalled Pakistan’s GDP, reaching $329 billion, highlighting a growing economic divergence. Pakistan’s economic position, […]

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Supreme Court upholds quashing of contract awarded to MSME acting on behalf of Amazon

The Allahabad High Court had held that entities acting on behalf of foreign companies were expressly excluded from receiving MSME benefits. The Supreme Court recently upheld an Allahabad High Court decision quashing the award of a ₹37.92 crores cloud services contract to CloudThat Technologies, a registered Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE), on the ground that […]

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MSMEs call for relaxations in the new FEMA regulations for exports and imports

Small businesses are calling for relaxations in proposed regulations for exports and imports under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), saying a one-size-fits-all solution would disadvantage them. MSMEs or micro, small and medium enterprises, say the draft regulations, which were open for public consultations till 30 April, don’t have enough provisions for their exports of […]

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Chandrakant A. Salunkhe Emphasizes SME-Led Growth at GEMS of Maharashtra 2025 Panel

Mr. Chandrakant A Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION addressing the delegates during Panel Discussion on Progress & Promise: Investing in Maharashtra’s Next Growth Chapter. Others (L to R) Ms. Kavita Thapliyal – ET Now Swadesh (Moderator), Mr. Ashutosh Limaye – Co-Head, Strategic Advisory & Valuations, ANAROCK […]

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