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Topic: MSMEs

Why MSME reps are resisting govt QCOs, calling them ‘protectionist’ rather than quality control tool

Quality Control Orders (QCOs), governed by Bureau of Indian Standards, are meant to enhance quality of domestic products and restrict substandard imports.

Cabinet raises NTPC’s investment cap to Rs 20,000 cr to boost renewable energy, up from Rs 7,500 cr

Officials say the move allows NTPC to achieve its 60 GW renewable energy capacity target by 2032. The company currently has 32 GW, including 6 GW of operational capacity, 17 GW contracted, and 9 GW in the pipeline.

Assam is wary of digital payments. It’s stalling the growth of MSMEs

Data from a recent survey on MSMEs in Assam shows a paradox. While most MSMEs have adopted digital payment systems, a large share of their customers still prefer to pay in cash.

Over-regulation is holding back MSME growth, states need to lead in easing these: Economic Survey

The next round of easing business regulations—a much bigger problem for MSMEs than for big firms—needs to be driven by states in areas of land, labour, transport, & penalties, it said.

US, India Sign Pact to Boost Global MSME Participation

MoU seeks to enhance cooperation through trade and export finance, tech, green economy, and more.

One business, 2 states, ₹400 cr gap. What Tamil Nadu & UP bandage industries say about India

Tamil Nadu's Chatrapatti’s bandage industry emerged at least two decades after UP's Kanth but it is better organised and is more lucrative. The difference is of 3Es.

Minster of State for Defence Sanjay Seth launches GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme

Scheme aims to leverage expertise of startups and MSMEs for technological advancements.

Businesses battered, but ‘aayega toh Modi hi’­ — why Kanpur’s small business owners still back BJP

Although unhappy with the government’s policies for MSME sector, including a new clause they say is bleeding them dry, small business owners tend to remain BJP loyalists.

COP28 ambitions must go local. Share the burden of net zero transition with MSMEs too

Recognising diversity across and within industries and the hurdles faced by MSMEs in adopting energy-efficient technologies are key.

Govt sets deadline for pharma MSMEs to adopt good manufacturing practices. ‘Follow or be penalised’

Health minister concedes implementation of Schedule M of Drugs and Cosmetics Act has been poor. Timeline for adherence to norms for good manufacturing practices began on 1 August.

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JDU has a new caste calculation for Bihar 2025 election

The JDU is contesting 101 seats in Bihar this time, lower than its 2020 quota. Here's what our analysis of the caste background of candidates fielded by it reveals.

What’s keeping homegrown consulting firms from taking on Big 4? Here’s what ICAI chief has to say

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India president Charanjot Singh Nanda, a stakeholder in govt's plans to promote home-grown consulting firms, speaks on what is holding back domestic firms.

Precise & proven: The Tomahawk, America’s prized missile wanted by Kyiv & feared by Kremlin

After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.