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As India heads into the Union Budget 2026–27, MSMEs have placed a familiar yet urgent set of demands on the table — easier credit, lower compliance burden, and protection from external shocks. While these demands reflect long-standing structural gaps, they

The climate transition isn’t something in the distant future anymore — it’s happening right now. Supply chains, financing decisions, regulations, and competitiveness are all being reshaped. For India’s MSMEs, it’s no longer about if they will feel the impact —

Insights from B.K. Malagi, Vice Chairman, Experion Developers As India enters 2026, real estate investors are becoming more selective. In a recent interaction with The Economic Times, B.K. Malagi shared how investors should think about deploying ₹12 crore in Indian

India’s MSME sector, which contributes nearly a third of the country’s GDP and employs millions, is witnessing renewed policy momentum. The Government of India has accelerated Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms aimed at reducing friction, improving liquidity, and enabling

Economic shifts—market volatility, sector rotation, and changing consumer trends—are putting pressure on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across India. Even businesses with strong fundamentals can face cash flow stress when revenue patterns fluctuate or operating costs rise unexpectedly. For many

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to consider a 25 basis point (bps) cut in the repo rate at its upcoming February monetary policy meeting, potentially bringing the benchmark rate down to 5 per cent, according to a

India’s logistics sector is witnessing a quiet revolution. While metro cities have traditionally dominated the industry, Tier-II and Tier-III startups are emerging as crucial players, leveraging AI-driven supply chains, smart fleet management, and technology-enabled last-mile delivery. These companies are not

India’s lending landscape is undergoing a major transformation. AI, fintech tools, and data-driven platforms are reshaping how businesses access credit, making the process faster, more transparent, and more efficient. For small and medium enterprises, traditional loan applications often involve lengthy

Several major Indian banks have announced reductions in lending rates after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the policy repo rate, reinforcing efforts to improve credit flow and ease borrowing costs across the economy. Public sector lenders such as

Ramesh runs a small manufacturing unit. Like many business owners, he didn’t take a loan for luxury — he took it to keep the business moving. Raw material payments were due, a big order was expected, and the cash gap

India’s central bank has indicated that interest rates are likely to stay low for an extended period, a move designed to support economic growth amid global uncertainties. With the economy growing at 8.2% in Q3, the RBI’s recent rate cut

India’s MSMEs, the backbone of the economy, often face challenges in accessing affordable and predictable credit. The RBI’s recent advisory to link MSME loans to external benchmarks is a welcome step toward clarity, fairness, and faster transmission of policy rates.