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Monday, December 1, 2025
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Topic: MSME

Covid-19 crisis is choking India’s MSME sector. Business won’t pick up even after lockdown

Countries such as US, UK, Germany and China have announced quick relief for small companies. Perhaps finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman missed a trick or two.

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.

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There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.