Higher fuel, LPG, freight, and raw material costs are aggravating working capital pressure on MSMEs, who are already grappling with delayed payments, tighter supplier credit, and rising input costs. To address this, faster disbursements of business loans from RBI-regulated NBFCs... View Article
Indian manufacturing MSMEs incur annual compliance costs of nearly ₹13–17 lakhs while managing 998 unique and 1,450 total annual compliance obligations1. These obligations span labour, taxation, environment, local permissions, workplace requirements, and sector-specific rules. For a small business, this is not a... View Article
India’s e-commerce market is projected to grow from about $120–140 billion in 2024 to $300 billion by 2030, driven by 15-17% CAGR. Over the same period, e-commerce’s share of overall retail could rise from around 6% to as much as... View Article
Fuel and transport costs have become a business concern for MSMEs in 2026. The government has stated that India has no shortage of petroleum products, with 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of natural gas, and 45 days of... View Article
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has crossed ₹18.4 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), making it one of India’s most significant public procurement platforms1. In FY2025–26 alone, GeM crossed ₹5 lakh crore GMV. MSMEs are playing a major role in this growth, fulfilling 68% of total... View Article
Udyam has moved beyond a simple certificate to become a critical growth tool for India’s MSMEs. It serves as a gateway for small businesses in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to transition from informal operations to a recognised, credit-ready status. This blog... View Article
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