India’s festive season in 2025 is projected to drive record consumer spending between ₹12 lakh crore and ₹14 lakh crore, marking the strongest demand surge in three years. Retail, textiles, FMCG, food processing, logistics, and quick commerce are expected to... View Article
India is the second-largest producer of cotton in the world, accounting for nearly 24% of global production1. The Indian cotton industry directly or indirectly supports an estimated 60 million people, making it one of the largest employment-generating sectors after agriculture2.... View Article
The roots of India’s small industries can be traced to the Swadeshi movement, where Mahatma Gandhi urged citizens to boycott foreign goods and rely on locally made products. Khadi, in particular, became the symbol of economic independence and national unity.... View Article
Despite MSMEs’ contribution to the economy and their resilience, funding challenges remain one of their most persistent problems. The government initiatives and formal lending have expanded significantly — ₹10.9 lakh crore in 2019 to over ₹21.7 lakh crore in 2024,... View Article
The travel and tourism market in India is estimated to generate US $26.24 billion in revenue in 2025, and with a projected CAGR of 15.67% between 2025 and 2030, it is expected to reach a market size of US $54.34... View Article
GST 2.0 replaces a complex multi-slab system with a simplified structure aimed at easing compliance for MSMEs, empowering them with faster three-day registration, seven-day provisional refunds, and quarterly filing options for reduced operational strain. The 56th Goods and Services Tax... View Article