• 5 Strategic Priorities for Tamil Nadu’s Textile MSMEs Amid Trade Deals & Budget 2026 

    Tamil Nadu is India’s leading textile manufacturing hub, contributing 20% of the country’s total readymade garment exports. The sector employs 28% of the total employment in the textile sector.1 From spinning and weaving to processing and garmenting, Tamil Nadu’s textile value chain... View Article

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  • India–US and India–EU FTA Deals: 5 Steps for MSME Exporters to Meet Quality & Compliance Standards  

    US import tariffs on several Indian export categories have been brought down from peak levels of nearly 50% to about 18% under the evolving India–US trade framework. In many cases, duties that were earlier closer to 25% are now being rationalised to... View Article

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  • 6 Ways MSMEs Can Use the 3-Year Quality Certification Fee Concession Strategically

    Over the past decade in India, the number of export shipments carrying accepted quality certificates has doubled, from 61,000 to over 1,20,000. This growth reflects how quality certification is steadily becoming embedded in trade flows, buyer expectations, and market access... View Article

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  • 7 Steps for Manufacturing MSMEs to Plan Capex Using the Technology Centre–Extension Centre Ecosystem 

    • Technology upgradation has become essential for manufacturing MSMEs, as productivity, quality consistency, and compliance now directly influence buyer retention, export readiness, and long-term viability  • High upfront capital expenditure has traditionally constrained MSMEs’ ability to modernise, particularly in Tier-2... View Article

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  • 5 Ways MSMEs Can Be Partners in the New Defence R&D Ecosystem

    India’s defence spending continues to rise as the government places greater emphasis on developing indigenous capabilities. In the Union Budget for FY 2025–26, the defence allocation crossed ₹6.2 lakh crore, with a growing share directed toward domestic procurement, R&D, and... View Article

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  • 5 Key Reasons Structured Financing is Critical for Overseas Education Consultant MSMEs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

    With more than 18 lakh Indian students studying abroad as of 2025, up from 13 lakhs in 20231, India remains one of the largest source countries for international education globally. The student outflows continue at record levels, with outbound spending reaching ~$47... View Article

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