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Topic: MSMEs

MSME sector must go green to stay competitive, says NITI Aayog report

Govt think tank says MSMEs transition to green electricity could reduce emissions by 30-35 million tonnes over next 10 years.

India’s flagship arbitration centre has settled 20 cases in 3 yrs. Firms see it as ‘extension of govt’

Set up as an alternative grievance redressal mechanism for domestic & international arbitration, India International Arbitration Centre is still struggling to win the trust of PSUs and MSMEs.

Massagers, not sex toys: Delhi customs dept gets schooled by High Court for ‘moral assumptions’

Court rapped dept for 'harassing' small firms as it dismissed review petition & imposed penalty on assistant commissioner of customs saying amount should be deducted from his salary.

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

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.

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.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.