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MSMEs need more than loans; they need data-driven credit pathways
MSMEs face challenges in obtaining loans due to informal income records. Data-driven lending utilizes bank statements and AI to assess creditworthiness, enabling personalized loan products. This approach supports financial inclusion, ensuring that lenders und…
Diesel rationing hits truck movement, slows cargo across ports, industrial corridors
The disruption has already hit container movement linked to Mundra and Kandla ports, while rising freight costs are starting to squeeze MSMEs, manufacturers and agricultural supply chains across western India
Amazon inks AP Micro , Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation to support MSMEs
Amazon inks AP Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation to support MSMEs
As part of the initiative, Amazon will conduct knowledge sharing sessions covering overview of global marketplaces, export-readiness, compliance considerations, logistics, and sustainable scaling.
India in better position to manage retail inflation, RBI must hold rates: ASSOCHAM
India is well-positioned to handle retail inflation, according to ASSOCHAM. The industry lobby recommends the Reserve Bank of India maintain the current repo rate. Support measures for export-oriented and energy-intensive MSMEs are also advised. India's infla…
Why credit guarantees don’t help a range of MSMEs
Bankers are hard-wired into overlooking enterprises that are too large for MUDRA, and yet unfamiliar with banking systems
ECLGS 5.0 set to boost mid-sized banks with strong MSME focus
The new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to boost mid-sized banks. These banks have a larger share of loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises. The scheme aims to facilitate significant credit flow. Government guarantees will encourage l…
Odisha attracts Rs 48,330 crore investment potential at Gujarat investors’ meet
The state showcased its manufacturing-led growth strategy, MSME strength, skilled workforce, and infrastructure advantages during the Vadodara roadshow attended by more than 200 industry stakeholders.
New emergency credit scheme to aid banks, limit bad loans, brokerages say
India’s ECLGS 5.0 scheme, with ₹2.55 trillion in guaranteed credit, is expected to boost bank loan growth and protect asset quality amid West Asia war risks. Analysts say it offers a low-risk lending cushion, helping MSMEs and corporates manage liquidity str…
Cabinet approves guarantee for ₹2.55 lakh cr credit to MSME, non-MSME, airlines
Cabinet approves ₹2.55 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs, non-MSMEs, and airlines to support businesses amid global challenges.
Piyush Goyal discusses boosting India-Japan economic ties, MSME partnerships with Japanese delegation
The discussions also explored future pathways under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), along with broader frameworks for economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
Export outlook for April positive; FTAs to drive growth: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlights April's export growth, driven by free trade agreements and key focus on MSMEs and agriculture.