PSUs may have to buy 20% of requirements from MSMEs

Last Updated: Saturday, November 29, 2014, 19:43

Mishra also said that definition of MSME -- in terms of turn-over -- would be amended under a new policy that was in the offing.

Online issuance of cards for cos on the anvil

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 23:35

Government is moving towards online issuance of PAN cards to companies as part of several measures to improve country's investment climate as well as its ranking in the ease of doing business index.

Cabinet secy meets officials, industry on ease of doing biz

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 15:56

Secretaries from different departments including DIPP, MSME and Commerce were present at the meeting along with the members of industry body Ficci and exporters.

Over 20 lakh jobs created under PMEGP: MSME Ministry

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 17:57

"More than 20 lakh persons have been provided employment under the PMEGP which is being implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises," an official statement said.

India seeks cooperation from Japan in MSME sector

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 17:52

India on Friday asked Japan to increase cooperation in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector to increase economic engagement between the two countries.

National Board for MSME discusses public procurement policy

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 21:37

The meeting was chaired by Minister of State for MSME K H Muniyappa, who laid emphasis on training through PPP Mode and increasing competitiveness of the sector.

MSME Min to convene meeting of various banks on Monday

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 15:40

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ministry will hold consultations with heads of various banks on Monday to persuade them to improve credit flow to the small industries.

RBI extends Rs 5,000 cr refinance window for MSME

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 21:01

The refinance will be available against receivables, including export receivables, outstanding as on November 14, 2013 onwards, it said.

Panel suggests flexible labour laws in its report to Cab Sec

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 18:09

The inter-ministerial committee (IMC), headed by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Secretary Madhav Lal, has submitted its report to Cabinet Secretary Ajit Kumar Seth.

Low-cost of credit imperative for growth of MSMEs: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 21:06

There is a need to provide low-cost finance to micro, small and medium enterprises that have limited working capital and are dependent on PSU banks, a study has said.

15 Technology Centres being set up in country: Muniyappa

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 19:24

MSME Minister K H Muniyappa Wednesday said 15 technology centres are being set up across the country at an investment of Rs 2,200 crore.

'Subsidies for entrepreneurs in rural, urban areas'

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 20:10

The subsidy would be 35 percent for weaker sections in rural areas and 25 percent for others. In urban areas, it would be 25 percent for weaker sections and 15 percent for others, he said, speaking at a seminar here.