McKinsey & Company's latest analysis forecasts India's e-commerce penetration rising from 6% to 11% of total retail by 2030, with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) fuelling nearly half this expansion amid a structurally fragmented retail landscape. These 60...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has greenlit a robust framework to eliminate conflicts of interest for senior officials, prohibiting equity trading and mandating detailed disclosures following a 2025 High-Level Committee (HLC) review. Triggered by governance questions...
SIDBI MSME Outlook Survey reflects sector resilience against global headwinds, with the MSME Business Confidence Index (M-BCI) at 60.8—above the 50 expansion threshold despite a slight quarterly dip. Forward indicators strengthened markedly: Business Expectations Index (MBEI) climbed to 63.7...
Vishal Sikka, founder and CEO of Vianai and former Infosys CEO, positioned India to pioneer a transformative human revolution powered by purposeful and responsible artificial intelligence. Delivering keynote remarks at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sikka drew parallels to...
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal instructed 35 Export Promotion Councils and industry associations to intensify new market penetration, quality enhancements, and competitiveness improvements for optimal leverage of Free Trade Agreements with developed economies.
The directives emphasise job creation...
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a ban on incentives paid by third parties to bank staff for selling insurance, mutual funds, and other products to prevent mis-selling of financial services. The central bank also prohibits dark patterns...
India has reached a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement with the United States. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the agreement will help both nations deepen economic cooperation and reflect shared commitments to sustainable growth for...
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remain India’s most powerful platform for employment generation and inclusive economic growth, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s long-term prosperity.
Speaking during an interaction with...
As India heads into Union Budget 2026, industry leaders across sectors are calling for focused reforms to sustain growth momentum, unlock private investment, and address long-standing structural gaps. From MSMEs and startups to large enterprises, the consensus is clear:...
India imports nearly 70 percent of its medical devices, prompting the Department of Pharmaceuticals to reopen applications under a Rs 500 crore package launched in November 2024. The schemes target key components production and clinical studies to build domestic...