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Topic: MSME

Ruchir Sharma sees economic & democratic revival, Mihir Sharma on 3 myths of eco downturn

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Sitharaman says banks gave out over Rs 81,000 crore in 9-day loan mela

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said banks have sufficient liquidity, and efforts were on pass on money to MSMEs from large corporates.

Rajasthan govt brings in ordinance to boost MSMEs, but final guidelines after elections

Move seeks to exempt small businesses from taking approvals from the state government, but some analysts call it an ‘election gimmick’.

After landing punches, Modi govt rushes with balm for MSME sector ahead of elections

RBI permits banks to restructure loan accounts of MSMEs that are under stress. But MSMEs still not happy.

MSME loan restructuring has only postponed bad assets problem of banks

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After MSMEs, Modi govt to target traders & retailers with ‘special package’

Modi govt ‘special package’ expected to include access to cheaper loans, while equipping retailers to compete with e-commerce players.

Modi’s promise of loan in 59 minutes will take much longer than that to encash

Bankers are upset with Modi's move to sanction loans of up to Rs 1 crore in less than an hour, call it an ‘election sop’ that could further increase their NPA level. 

Retired IAS officer takes the government to court over lateral entry move

Former MSME secretary has alleged the decision will lead to ‘favouritism’ and may be exploited by ‘profit-driven’ business houses.

Talk Point: Has Modi just delivered a safe, middle path budget in an election year?

Experts weigh in on whether Budget 2018 appears to be reluctant to take big risks in the run-up to the looming national elections.

GST is a mountain, and SMEs can’t scale it without some support

Considering SMEs in India are largely promoter-driven, entrepreneurs fear they will be spending valuable resources towards compliance.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.