ILO, FICCI sign pact with eye on MSME productivity

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 18:39

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and FICCI Wednesday took their partnership to the next level by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to impart training to MSMEs to make them competitive and boost productivity.

Ficci writes to PMO, reels off steps to improve ease of biz

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 23:52

With an eye on improving ease of doing business in the MSME sector, industry body Ficci has written to the Prime Minister's Office suggesting ways to tackle contentious issues, including land acquisition, 'inspector raj' and regulations and their compliance.

Bank of Maharashtra eyes Rs 4,000-cr fund raising

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 13:22

State-owned Bank of Maharashtra is looking to raise Rs 4,000 crore during the next five years and 50 per cent of the fund is expected to come from the Centre.

MSME Board deliberates on sector-specific issues

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:44

He also said that the MSME Ministry is going to be a major plank in the government's Make in India initiative.

Make available easy finance for micro units: Kalraj Mishra to banks

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 21:54

MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday asked banks to make available easy finance for micro enterprises under the Prime Minister's Employment Guarantee Programme (PMEGP).

After Modi's appeal khadi sale jumps 60%

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 22:55

Sale of khadi products have increased by over 60 percent after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to buy atleast one khadi garment, MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Tuesday.

Government launches job portal for MSME sector

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 15:38

"It is a game changer. It took over an year to prepare this portal. Currently this is only for manufacturing sector. Job seekers will not have to pay any fees," Sinha said, adding that the industry would have to pay fees to use this portal.

India looking to expand industrial presence in South East Asia: NSIC

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 12:31

NSIC would want to see collaborations between Singapore and Indian enterprises, involving training from either side, sharing of knowledge, expertise and machinery as per requirements of the two parties.

India encourages Singapore enterprises for investment

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 14:40

"As Singapore companies internationalise to build scale, access new markets and customers, India can be the new location for manufacturing for Singapore companies," said Singh at the opening of the "Make In India" Global Business Summit 2015.

Centre plans 500 incubation centres to skill professionals

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 16:42

These centres would be on the PPP model and initially Rs 200 crore would be allotted for setting them up, particularly in districts, he said. He added that the Government wants to make the MSME sector competitive through technological innovation.

Cabinet clears signing of pact between India, Sweden on MSMEs

Last Updated: Saturday, May 30, 2015, 15:24

The government on Saturday approved signing of an agreement between India and Sweden to promote cooperation in the MSME sector.

Samsung, MSME ministry to set up digital academy

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 16:46

The company will offer the Digital Academy course in collaboration with the ministry, and will seek to train youth to develop apps that run on the Tizen OS across a multitude of devices such as smartphones, televisions and tablets.