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Budget 2026–27 targets MSMEs with Rs 100 billion boost and TReDS push

Budget rolls out a Rs 100 billion MSME fund and TReDS reforms to improve equity, liquidity and compliance.Read more

Why SMEs are central to India’s manufacturing future in a VUCA world

Global manufacturing is shifting from cost-led sourcing to resilience, quality and trust, placing Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at the centre of Make in India’s next growth phase, writes Ashok Chandak, President, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India.Read more

What Indian SMEs Can Learn from Germany’s Hidden Champions

As India’s manufacturing ambitions gather pace, SMEs stand at the heart of this transformation—driving jobs, innovation and exports while navigating global shifts and structural challenges, shares Manoj Barve, Head, BVMW Representative of IndiaRead more

Rewarding Manufacturing Resilience

Effective January 1, 2026, Mexico imposed import duties ranging from 5 per cent to 50 per cent on a broad set of goods from non-free trade agreement (FTA) countries, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. Read more

HCC Secures Rs 2,040 Mn Deal for Fabrication in Hindalco’s Odisha Expansion

HCC’s advanced fabrication expertise and execution capabilities will be crucial in delivering this large-scale industrial project to international standards.Read more

Ace Designers is targeting $1 billion by 2029: T K Ramesh

In this exclusive interview with Rakesh Rao, T K Ramesh, MD, Ace Designers Ltd, speaks about opportunities in India’s manufacturing sector, challenges facing the machine tool industry, and the company’s ambitious growth roadmapRead more

IPOs for Indian SMEs: Fueling Capital Access, Credibility & Scale

SME Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are transforming India’s entrepreneurial landscape by providing capital access, credibility, and governance, enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to scale sustainably. Rakesh Rao sheds light on the real opportunities presented by capital market to aspiring SMEs.Read more

Will revised MSME classification solve their funding puzzle?

Only 14 per cent of credit needs of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) - the backbone of India's economy - are met through formal channels. The revised MSME classification may mark a pivotal shift in how India supports and enables its small business ecosystem, says Rakesh RaoRead more

Will the US tariff war add to MSMEs’ funding woes?

While Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face barriers in accessing funds (due to high collateral norms, lack of credit history, slow approvals, etc), the new tariff war could add to their financial woes, says Rakesh Rao.Read more

India is a key strategic market for Hexagon: Jason Walker

In this interaction with Rakesh Rao, Jason Walker, VP, General Manufacturing Practice Lead, Hexagon, sheds light on the factories of the future and importance of India for Hexagon.Read more

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