The NITI Aayog has unveiled a landmark study titled AI for Inclusive Societal Development, which outlines a comprehensive roadmap to use artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies to improve the lives and livelihoods of India’s 490 million informal workers....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the National Convocation Ceremony for Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) at Vigyan Bhawan, where he launched two major initiatives aimed at modernising India’s skill development ecosystem. The key highlights included the unveiling of the...
Tamil Nadu has secured its position as the second-largest small business credit market in India, with a credit portfolio of ₹4.21 lakh crore as of June 30, 2025. This marks a 15.7% year-on-year growth, up from ₹3.64 lakh crore...
Public procurement from micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the first half of FY26, touching ₹1 trillion on the GeM portal and ₹38,000 crore via the MSME Sambandh platform. This accounts for...
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched “Special Campaign 5.0” from October 2 to October 31, 2025, to strengthen cleanliness, streamline operations, and minimize pendency across its nationwide offices. This initiative is aligned with the...
In a strategic move to empower India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has partnered with GlobalLogic, a Hitachi group company, to launch a cutting-edge Business Resilience Platform (BRP)...
A recent report from Kinara Capital reveals that while Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are eager to adopt environmentally sustainable practices, many lack the financial support and guidance to do so. The findings indicate a strong will—but...
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has credited the state's MSME sector with creating over 15 lakh jobs for youth, reinforcing its role as a key pillar of the state’s economic growth. Speaking at a workshop under the Aatmanirbhar...
In a renewed push to address long-standing credit bottlenecks faced by India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the SME Chamber of India has submitted a detailed set of reform recommendations to the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and...
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has partnered with Bank of Baroda (BoB) to boost solar energy adoption among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers across India. The move is set to accelerate...
