The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has submitted its detailed pre-budget recommendations for FY 2026–27 to Arvind Shrivastava, Revenue Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, at Kartavya Bhawan.
The high-level delegation included Saket Dalmia (Former President), Dr....
In a major step toward empowering women in business, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a new scheme offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 crore for entrepreneurs, with a special focus on women-led enterprises.
The initiative, unveiled at...
The Government of India is preparing to launch a new credit guarantee scheme designed to support MSME exporters affected by recent US tariff hikes and to encourage diversification into new global markets. The move aims to ease financing constraints...
At the Madhya Pradesh Startup & Industry Summit 2025 in Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced a major ₹200 crore funding initiative to empower MSMEs and startups across the state. The event, held under the theme of Swadeshi...
In a strategic move to accelerate industrial sustainability and drive higher participation, the Government of India is expanding the scope of the MSME-SPICE Scheme (Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy) to include greenfield projects. The decision follows...
In a move aimed at improving access to affordable finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda under its MSME Credit Facilitation...
The India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), effective from October 1, 2025, represents India’s first Free Trade Agreement with four developed European economies — Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. The pact commits EFTA to...
India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have received an estimated ₹8 trillion in credit over the past three years, marking a period of unprecedented financial inclusion for the sector. According to FICCI-CMSME President Girish Luthra, this growth reflects...
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced plans to introduce new pension schemes aimed at expanding coverage among gig workers, MSMEs, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The announcement was made by PFRDA Chairman...
The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) has urged the state government to expedite the release of long-pending incentives owed to enterprises in the MSME and food processing sectors, which together form the foundation of...
