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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: MSME

SubscriberWrites: A Trade policy with no provisions for trade financing

Despite talks about leveraging the digital, the foreign trade policy has failed to mention how this emphasis on technology can address the financial shortcomings that plague the MSME sector.

RBI makes it easier for micro enterprises to register themselves, claim govt benefits

Govt had told central bank that several micro enterprises were having trouble registering themselves due to lack of paperwork. RBI has now eased requirements for them.

How Sitharaman has done a big favour to MSMEs. It was long due

Hundreds of thousands of MSMEs across the country are suddenly going to see their payments coming in faster and at least before 31 March.

Focus on rupee trade, e-commerce exports: Key highlights of Foreign Trade Policy 2023

New FTP expects e-commerce exports to grow up to $200-300 billion by 2030. It also proposes reduced licence fees for MSMEs, provisions for merchanting trade & more.

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India’s middle class can now pursue startup ambitions. Govt policy made it possible

The normalisation of entrepreneurship as a legitimate career path owes much to the visibility and emphasis that policy has given to startups.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.