The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Pune chapter has announced a series of workshops across western Maharashtra to support micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) in overcoming key business challenges. The initiative aims to help entrepreneurs scale their operations, improve...
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are the backbone of India's economy, contributing significantly to employment and industrial output. The government has prioritized financial inclusion for these enterprises, with schemes aimed at formalizing operations and easing access to credit....
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Ludhiana is set to open a dedicated outlet for the promotion, display, and sale of products made by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and self-help groups (SHGs). This outlet will be established within the...
Indian electric aircraft startup The ePlane Company has secured a non-binding agreement to supply 788 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air ambulances to ICATT, a leading air ambulance service provider. The deal, valued at over $1 billion, is...
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Intel India have launched the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ micro-learning module to equip 1 lakh young innovators with artificial intelligence (AI) skills by 2025. The programme...
With the Global Investors Summit in Madhya Pradesh just around the corner on February 24-25, the state government is preparing to roll out a revamped MSME policy aimed at boosting micro, small, and medium enterprises. The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet,...
In a significant boost to India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME), offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹100 crore. The initiative aims to provide...
In a significant move to address workforce shortages and hiring challenges for MSMEs in Vidarbha, Apna.co has partnered with the Association for Industrial Development (AID) Nagpur. The collaboration, valued at ₹60 crore, aims to support over 3,000 business associations...
The Uttarakhand government should establish Enterprise Development Centres (EDCs) to support and sustain entrepreneurs in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, according to a study conducted by the MSME Export Promotion Council (MSME EPC). The report highlights...
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has signed a $100 million credit facility agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to enhance green financing for India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative aims to support...
