SME Sector
India must build MSME, start-up ecosystems like China: Yogesh Pandit, Director, Pravriddhi at IISc
China has steadily built industrial clusters, enhanced logistics, and provided long-term incentives, enabling its industries to scale globally; India needs to chart a similar path, says Yogesh Pandit.
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit, Kolkata, showcases Bengal’s tech-tradition blend amid labour and tariff hurdles
The ET Make in India SME Regional Summit is a nationwide series of on-ground events aimed at bringing together local MSMEs, policymakers, enablers, and key industry stakeholders.
Tea research funding gap exists in India: Industry organisation
The Indian tea industry faces a significant research funding gap compared to China, according to the Tea Research Association (TRA). TRA chairperson Nayantara Palchoudhuri highlighted that India invests only Rs 30 crore annually in tea research, while China spends over Rs 110 crore.
CAIT to launch campaign to boost consumption of Swadeshi products
Confederation of All India Traders will soon launch a campaign. This encourages traders to promote 'Swadeshi' products. The aim is to boost local consumption.
Pharma sector hails GST cut as a landmark move toward affordable healthcare
GST rates on 33 life-saving drugs have been reduced to zero, while rates on other medicines and diagnostics have been cut to 5%. The industry welcomes the reform as a major relief for patients.
Dairy sector may gain Rs 11,400 crore from GST reset
The GST rate cuts are expected to curb adulteration and boost farmers’ incomes
Move over, Tabasco! Indian chillies are turning up the heat on global hot sauce brands
Despite being one of the largest producers of chilli, India never indulged in taking over the global hot sauce market until some home-grown players like Naagin and Kaatil decided to leverage the country’s ‘spicy’ reputation.
India must adopt more business-friendly policies to compete with China: ALEMAI President Jitendra Chopra
Chopra emphasised the need to boost domestic consumption, noting that continued reliance on imports undermines the sector’s competitiveness and exposes it to global tariff shocks.
ET MSME Awards 2025: Announcing our first three judges!
Three industry veterans — with more to come — will crown India’s next MSME champions. Their combined business wisdom spans steel, sugar, and everything in between.
QCY forays into Indian market, to set up manufacturing facility in Manesar
QCY, a Bluetooth headphone maker, plans to start manufacturing in India. They aim for a significant market share by 2026. The company will invest in manufacturing, research, and distribution.
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AI, RBI nod, Amazon tie-up: How Skydo is powering India’s small exporters
Co-founder Movin Jain says the RBI licence, Amazon partnership, and AI-led compliance are driving the adoption of Skydo’s solutions among first-time and mid-market exporters.
ET MSME Awards 2025: Are you powering India’s export growth? Nominate yourself for the Top Exporter Award
The ET MSME Awards celebrate the country’s top exporters and their global achievements.
Govt launches high-performance biomanufacturing platforms to accelerate bioeconomy
Under the BioE3 Policy, 21 bioenablers will drive advanced biomanufacturing, reduce reliance on imports, generate employment, and position India as a global bioeconomy leader.
ET MSME Awards 2025: Demand so high, we had to hit the brakes!
The deadline for India’s biggest MSME awards has been extended, giving India's hidden champions more time to step into the spotlight.
From overheating to caution, SME IPO valuations are normalising: Swyom Advisors’ Agarwal
India’s SME IPO boom has delivered stellar returns in recent years, but signs of overheating are now giving way to correction and caution.
ET MSME Awards 2025: Just few Weeks left to claim your spotlight!
The clock is ticking for India’s micro, small, and mid-sized business champions. Nominations for the ET MSME Awards 2025 close soon. If you’ve built something remarkable, it’s time to get noticed.
