MSME, Compliance cost

Compliance cost: Burden on business still hidden in plain sight

India is reforming its business environment, but hidden compliance costs — especially for MSMEs — remain heavy and uneven across states. #MSME #business Read more »
e-commerce rules, country of origin, MSME compliance

E-commerce rules: Country of origin filter on cards

India’s draft e-commerce rules seek to make online listings show country of origin, raising both hope and compliance worries. #ecommerce #MSME Read more »
MUDRA Yojana

MUDRA @ 10: A decade of empowering MSMEs, but gaps persist

While the MUDRA scheme has turbocharged financial inclusion, uneven regional distribution and limited borrower support threaten its long-term gains. #MUDRA #financialinclusion #policy Read more »
MSME funding gap

India’s MSMEs face a Rs 25 lakh crore credit gap — can e-commerce play white knight?

Government schemes and banks have failed to meet MSME funding needs—only a digital overhaul can truly ensure access to finance. #MSME #MSME funding Read more »
exports, MSME, recession

MSMEs struggle as economic crisis grips major export markets

With major markets facing an economic downturn, India's MSME sector is bracing for a bumpy ride amid working capital problems, inventory pile-ups, and diminished demand. #MSME #industry #Indianews #exports #economy Read more »
digital public infrastructure, DPI

Futureproofing businesses: A 5-point cybersecurity checklist for MSMEs

Cybersecurity is no longer expensive or intimidating – MSMEs can start with periodical audits to ward off cyberattacks. Read more »
Indian MSMEs struggle

MSME 2.0: A policy prescription for inclusive economic growth

A boost to MSME sector can come from handholding, advisory services and persistent engagement with fintech partners to provide access to credit and lift quality with clear identification of the manufacturing sectors. Read more »
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package offers nothing to informal sector workers

India needs a new MSME ecosystem post Covid-19 crisis

Despite several government programmes and packages, MSMEs are struggling to access funds, technology and markets. Read more »
Coronavirus impact on Indian economy

Indian economy: There is a compelling case for a massive intervention

The RBI kept itself ahead of the curve by going the whole hog and thereby keeping its promise to do “whatever it takes”. Read more »
NPA, Indian banking, PSBs

Will banks, investors read the signals from RBI right

The RBI decisions indicate that there is scope for further rate cuts in 2020, though they may not be on the same level as those effected in 2019. Read more »