59% of manufacturers have already deployed AI at scale to improve productivity, quality, and resilience, however 40% cited cybersecurity concerns as the top barrier to initial AI adoption, while 43% of manufacturing organisations showed little to no IT-OT collaboration. This... View Article
For MSMEs, a strong closing to the financial year is not defined by sales figures alone. It also depends on whether the business has actually collected payments, managed expenses on time, and maintained enough liquidity to enter the next financial year without stress. With wider Udyam registrations, GST... View Article
Between 2009 and 2026, India has concluded 9 FTAs covering 38 countries (8 since 2021), widening market access at mostly zero duties and helping export-oriented firms expand production and integrate more deeply into global value chains. This has positioned the... View Article
According to recent news articles, a new battery gigafactory worth ₹8,175 crore will be set up in Andhra Pradesh, expected to cover the full value chain, generate around 3,000 direct jobs, and strengthen domestic clean energy manufacturing. The project opens the door for... View Article
Women-owned businesses account for 20.5% of the total registered MSMEs in India. Their enterprises contribute 18.73% to employment generated, 11.15% to total investment, and 10.22% to total turnover among registered MSMEs1. The outreach spans urban centres as well as Tier-2... View Article
While Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan, Navratri, and Diwali are widely recognised as peak festival months, March also brings an intense demand cycle that can lift MSME sales in a short span. For instance, Holi trade is projected to cross ₹80,000... View Article
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