Varanasi (UP), March 30 The 'MP-UP Cooperation Conference 2026' will be held in Varanasi on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Uttar Pradesh government.In this regard, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav wrote a letter to Rakesh Sachan, the Uttar Pradesh Minister for MSME, Khadi...
Mumbai, March 28: In a move to "ease doing business," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced significant reforms to the state's industrial licensing process on Saturday.Of the 33 previously required mandatory permissions, 20 have now been shifted to a self-certification model...
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New Delhi, March 27 More than ₹9,200 crore has been invested by 168 approved applicants under the production-linked incentive scheme in the food processing sector, the government said on Friday in the Rajya Sabha.In a written reply, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Ravneet...
New Delhi, March 25 India and Chile, a South American nation, discussed progress in negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries on Wednesday.The issue came up for discussion during a meeting between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Chile's...
Bhopal, March 23 Madhya Pradesh's MSME Minister Chetan Kumar Kashyap has appealed to entrepreneurs to maximize the use of the GI tag and promote Ratlami Sev products in the national and international markets.Ratlami Sev, a crispy fried snack from Ratlam in MP, earned the Geographical...
The government has modified the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS) to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Manufacturers, and Exporters, in line with the 2025-26 budget.The scheme provides a 60% guarantee coverage by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited...
New Delhi, March 21 The Ministry of Finance said on Saturday that the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME) has been modified to support manufacturers and exporters, allowing a 5 per cent upfront contribution in installments after the fourth year.According to the revised scheme...
Kolkata, March 20 The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intueri Consulting LLP and the Indonesia-based Arthashastra Institute to establish a strategic consulting and research alliance for the Indo-Pacific markets.The tripartite...
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New Delhi, March 19 The Delhi government has classified 'digital printing on flex/vinyl/PVC' as a Green Category activity, to promote ease of doing business while also maintaining environmental safeguards, officials said on Thursday.'Green Category activities/industries' are low-polluting and...
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March 19, New Delhi – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi today, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies and strengthening India's defence production ecosystem.The two-day conclave at the Manekshaw Centre aims to...
Patna, March 16 – A two-day exhibition-cum-trade fair is currently underway at the International Convention Centre in Rajgir. The exhibition, organized by the MSME Development Office (Patna), is attracting large crowds and showcasing a wide range of products.The exhibition-cum-trade fair was...
Chennai, March 11 Tamil Nadu Food Minister R Sakkarapani said on Wednesday that while domestic LPG supplies are stable for the next 20 to 25 days, the commercial segment is facing a severe shortage.Speaking to reporters after a meeting with representatives from IOC, BPCL, and HPCL, he said...
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New Delhi, March 6 MSMEs with a proven track record of at least six months of exports through postal or courier channels and having inventory in overseas warehouses for e-commerce fulfillment will be eligible for credit assistance under the Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission, the DGFT said...
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Bhopal, February 24 – A one-day awareness program was organized in the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, under the auspices of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department, to inform PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries about its numerous benefits.During the day-long...
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New Delhi, February 24 The Asian Development Bank said on Tuesday that it has signed a senior secured debt financing package of up to USD 108 million (approximately INR 983 crore) with NBFC Aavas Financiers to expand access to affordable housing loans for low-income households and business loans...
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On Feb 23 in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the crucial role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving India’s economic growth. He stated that since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented various policies to strengthen the country's...
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Kochi, February 18 As many as 146 MoUs were signed between Kerala MSMEs and international companies during the international buyer-seller meet, ‘TRADEX Kerala 2026’, officials said.The two-day event concluded on Wednesday.With the signing of these agreements, Micro, Small and Medium...
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Indore, February 18 Industrial organizations in Madhya Pradesh said on Wednesday that the provisions made in the state budget will boost investment, infrastructure, and job creation.Earlier in the day, State Finance Minister Jagdish Devda unveiled the state's budget for the financial year...
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Kolar, February 17 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Tuesday that India's collaboration with France is limitless, asserting that the sky is not the limit to the nation's mutually beneficial partnership."India and France are trusted strategic partners," he said.He remarked, "We...
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Mumbai, February 16 RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the central bank.As part of the Reserve Bank of India's continued engagement with stakeholders, the governor held a meeting with select...