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China to reimpose specialty fertilizer export curbs from October, India braces for price surge: SFIA:

August 31, 2025September 5, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

India’s specialty fertilizer sector anticipates new supply issues. China plans to reinstate export restrictions starting in October. This could lead to price increases for farmers. Rajiv Chakraborty of the Soluble Fertilizer Industry Association (SFIA) shared this. Companies are trying to secure supplies before the restrictions begin. Indigenous supplies might help later. India heavily relies on […]

Indian steelmakers urge Government for minimum import price amid global slump:

August 31, 2025September 5, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

Indian steelmakers are requesting a minimum import price from the Government as current safeguard duties prove insufficient amidst falling global prices. Industry executives report that hot rolled coils are trading significantly lower than expected, impacting profit margins. Analysts suggest a balanced approach, considering consumer prices and anticipating stable raw material costs and subdued global demand. […]

Maharashtra: Committee recommends mandatory internships for industries receiving Government incentives

August 30, 2025September 3, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

In a first, a State-appointed Committee has recommended making internships mandatory for all industries receiving Govt. incentives in any form. The Committee has proposed integrating the requirement into the State’s upcoming New Industrial Policy. While the State’s higher and technical education (HTE) department had already issued the internship resolution for universities and its affiliated colleges, […]

New CIBIL Score Rules 2025, Faster Updates and Greater Transparency for Borrowers

August 30, 2025September 3, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced significant changes to the CIBIL score rules that will come into effect in January 2025. These changes aim to bring more transparency, efficiency and control over an individual’s financial standing. The reform package is designed to address the growing demand for faster and more accurate credit scoring, […]

Amazing Update: RBI Makes Loans Easier for People with Low CIBIL Scores

August 29, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

In a big move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new rules to help people with low CIBIL scores get loans more easily. This is great news for millions of Indians who struggle to borrow money due to their credit history. The changes aim to make banking fairer and give everyone a better […]

Industry seeks Finance Ministry assurance on GST rate cuts; warns of duty inversion risks

August 26, 2025August 30, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

India’s landmark move towards the next generation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms has sparked concern among key industries. The worry is that proposed rate cuts could create inverted duty structures, negating the intended benefit for consumers. According to sources, multiple sectors—including tractors, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, fertilizers, textiles and insurance—have flagged concerns to […]

Finance Ministry plans consultations with India Inc. to boost job creation amid slowing wage growth

August 25, 2025August 30, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

Efforts to help industry, especially MSMEs to achieve scale and thereby ensuring better wages is key, since the capacity to spend is intrinsically tied to growth in income that has been tepid, particularly in urban India. Concerned over slowing wage growth, the Finance Ministry plans to hold regular meetings with Indian industry, especially medium, small […]

Big PMO meet tomorrow as Trump’s 50% tariffs set to come into force: Sources

August 25, 2025August 29, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

Starting Wednesday, Indian goods entering the US market will be subject to a 50% tariff after Washington doubled existing duties, heightening cost pressures on exporters. The Prime Minister’s Office will convene a high-level meeting on August 26 to review measures for Indian exporters facing the impact of higher tariffs in the United States, according to […]

SMEtalks on “BUILDING LEADERS: Transform Ideas into Breakthroughs”

August 23, 2025August 26, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni, Director – SME Chamber of India and SME Business Forum Mr. Raymond Dsaoza – SME Coach – PassionPrenuer addressing the delegates on Are you a Solopreneur or an Entrepreneur Mr. Kauhik Chandra – CAO – Atkonnectt Redefiningg Business addressing the delegates on The F.A.C.T.S Driving Your Business Mr. Rahul Dubey – Product […]

Coping with 50% tariffs :

August 22, 2025August 29, 2025SME E-NewsLeave a Comment

India’s labor-intensive export sectors, including textiles, diamonds and seafood are bracing for a major shock as an additional 25% U.S. tariff on Indian goods is set to take effect on August 27. All eyes are on August 27 when US President Donald Trump’s secondary sanctions of 25%—besides the 25% reciprocal tariffs already in effect from […]