Tamil Nadu stands as India’s most industrialized state, housing over 16% of the country’s total factories, which is the highest among all states. The state contributes approximately 12% to the country’s manufacturing GDP, and makes up 10% of its total... View Article
The month of June 2025 saw Brent crude prices surge by nearly 20% due to renewed tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran. While prices spiked past $87 per barrel at one point, they have since moderated... View Article
MSMEs in India employ approximately 26 crore individuals or nearly 44% of the total 58.2% Worker Population Ratio (WPR)1. However, despite the robust number, a significant portion remains under-skilled or entirely unskilled, often resulting in stagnating productivity, inefficient operations, and... View Article
India’s MSME credit landscape in 2025 has two contrasting sides. On one hand, the numbers suggest progress—commercial credit to MSMEs stood at ₹35.2 lakh crore as of March 2025, showing a 13% year-on-year growth. Loan defaults are now at their... View Article
Manufacturing MSMEs in India are burdened with over 1,450 compliance requirements across central, state, and local laws, incurring costs of up to ₹15 lakh annually[1]. These costs include the time, manpower, and legal resources needed to stay compliant. Compliance obligations... View Article
The Indian economy accommodates over 6.5 crore registered MSMEs. However, as of March 2024, approximately 3.9 crore MSMEs remained unregistered and operating informally. This gap has long-term consequences. Informal businesses are often excluded from subsidies, financial assistance, and critical growth... View Article