Access to credit can be a turning point for a small business, as it helps purchase new machinery, expand inventory before festive demand, renovate a workshop, manage delayed payments from buyers, and so on. And while getting a loan, the... View Article
India’s total employment rose from 47.5 crore in 2017–18 to 64.33 crore in 2023–24, reflecting an increase of 16.83 crore jobs over six years. Despite being one of the largest talent pools in the world, the depth of formal skill... View Article
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
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
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
• 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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