GJEPC Raises Concerns: Gold Duty Hike May Lead to MSME Liquidity Crunch
Since India relies heavily on imported gold, even small changes in gold import duty in India directly increase raw material costs for jewellers, manufacturers, traders, and local workshops. For many small businesses, this can lead to blocked cash flow, slower inventory movement, reduced customer demand, and growing operational stress. Industry bodies like the Gem & […]
Lessons from Pushkar Fair and Other Trade Fairs: Customer Engagement, Stall Management
Trade fairs have always been a powerful way for businesses to showcase their products, connect with customers, and understand market trends. For Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), such events provide an incredible opportunity to network, generate leads, and build brand visibility, something that digital platforms alone can’t fully replicate. The Pushkar Fair in
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has played a crucial role in supporting small businesses and encouraging entrepreneurship across India. In fact, the latest update on PMMY highlights positive progress in reducing non-performing assets (NPAs) on Mudra loans. As announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, mudra loan NPA dropped to 3.4% for public sector
Budget 2026 Wishlist: What MSMEs Demanded in Nov 2025 Meetings – And How to Prepare Now
As the November chill descends, the focus of the nation’s business community is squarely on the historic North Block. It’s that time of the year again when pre-budget consultations are in full swing, and the air is thick with expectation, debate, and long wishlists. Chaired by the Honourable Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, alongside her
From Inventory to Marketing: How MSMEs Can Use Business Loans to Prepare for Black Friday & Year-End Sales
The calendars are flipping over to the final stretch of the year. It’s the season when shopping carts are filled, and sales charts are meant to skyrocket. Black Friday and Year-end are the times of the year when a small business can achieve three or four months’ worth of sales in just a few
Why Digital Gold Is Becoming a Safety Net for Small Business Owners Facing Credit Challenges
As a small business owner in India, you are the heart and soul of your venture. Whether you run a kirana store, a creative boutique, or a small manufacturing workshop, you are the CEO, the marketing head, and the chief accountant, all rolled into one. You thrive on this energy, but you also know
As the financial year reaches its conclusion, a familiar feeling begins to set in for business owners across the country for year-end tax savings. There is a rush to sort through invoices, finalise accounts, and look for every possible way to legally and ethically reduce the year’s tax burden. But what if there was
