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RBI unwilling to  supply more – the currency shortage to continue

RBI unwilling to supply more – the…

Mumbai, Dec 8 (KNN) In the Press Conference held on the Monetary policy, RBI announced that against demonetisation of currency notes worth Rs. 11.55 lakh…

Vendor Development Programmes, Buyer-Seller Meets being held across states to boost procurement from SC/ ST entrepreneurs

Vendor Development Programmes, Buyer-Seller Meets being held…

New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN) In order to enhance procurement from the SC/ ST entrepreneurs, the National SC/ ST Hub, under the Ministry of MSME, is actively organizing…

Even one month after demonetization, no ‘Achhe Din’ for farmers: BKU

Even one month after demonetization, no ‘Achhe…

New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN) Even a month after the government made an announcement on demonetization, the farmers still seem to be unhappy with the government…

Govt considering compulsory licensing for mfg of ‘other tobacco products’

Govt considering compulsory licensing for mfg of…

New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN) Government is considering proposal to bring manufacture of ‘other tobacco products’ under the ambit of compulsory licensing.

Failing to control transmission losses, J&KSERC burdens industry with power tariff hike: J&K MSMEs

Failing to control transmission losses, J&KSERC burdens…

Jammu, Dec 8 (KNN) The J&K based MSMEs, who have been facing slowdown in their businesses for last few months because of several reasons including the…

Govt waives service tax on card transactions of up to Rs 2000

Govt waives service tax on card transactions…

New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN) In order to ease the burden of service tax on small transactions made through cards, the government today waived service tax on debit…

Reforms to boost employment generation and exports in the made-ups sector will generate 11 lakh jobs, benefit workers

Reforms to boost employment generation and exports…

New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN) The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the reforms to boost employment generation and exports in the Made-ups Sector. The interventions…

NALCO to provide hand-holding support to MSME vendors; help publicize their brands

NALCO to provide hand-holding support to MSME…

New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN) Public Sector Unit (PSU) NALCO is ready to provide hand-hold support to its regular MSME vendors who ensure quality and timely delivery…

Unchanged lending rate is a surprise, but it seems RBI is waiting for the banks to pass rate cuts: Economists

Unchanged lending rate is a surprise, but…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (KNN) Unchanged Repo Rate has come as a surprise for many Economists, but at the same time they feel that transmission of lending rates…

MSME Ministry to suggest increasing withdrawal limit to Rs 2 lakh per week for MSMEs

MSME Ministry to suggest increasing withdrawal limit…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (KNN) Ministry for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will suggest for increasing the withdrawal limit to Rs 2 lakh per week for…

26 MSMEs from Aurangabad Auto Cluster join hands with GIZ for Low Cost Automation Solutions

26 MSMEs from Aurangabad Auto Cluster join…

Aurangabad, Dec 7 (KNN) Recognizing the importance of Innovation and Automation for business growth, as many as 26 city based micro, small and medium enterprises…

Gold is a commodity which govt can control, but jewellery is need of consumers which cannot be controlled: Jewellers

Gold is a commodity which govt can…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (KNN) Cash crunch has hit trade across the sector, but one of the most affected business is of jewellers during the peak marriage season…

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.25 per cent

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.25…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (KNN) In a move which could disappoint many who were expecting lower interest rates post demonetization, RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.25 per…

KVIC signs MoU with Raymond to market Khadi at global level

KVIC signs MoU with Raymond to market…

Mumbai, Dec 7 (KNN) The Ministry of MSME in a tweet said that the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has partnered with apparel major Raymond…

For NPA settlement, MSME borrowers can deposit old notes in loan accounts: Banker

For NPA settlement, MSME borrowers can deposit…

Bengaluru, Dec 7 (KNN) Some banks are seeing demonetization as a good chance to recover from Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in the MSME sector by coming out…

Demonetization may force RBI to cut rates; but with slow demand are MSMEs willing to borrow right now: Experts

Demonetization may force RBI to cut rates;…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (KNN) All eyes are set on the Monetary Policy Committee for the announcement on rate cut today as after facing the cash crunch post demonetization,…

Govt gives 2 months’ extension for implementation of stainless steel quality control order

Govt gives 2 months’ extension for implementation…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (KNN) Two months’ extension has been granted for the implementation of Stainless Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, the Ministry…

Govt directs banks to install additional 1 million new PoS terminals by March 31, 2017

Govt directs banks to install additional 1…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (KNN) In order to facilitate the move towards cashless transactions, the Government has directed the banks to install an additional one…

Competition for innovation to strengthen competitiveness in India

Competition for innovation to strengthen competitiveness in…

New Delhi, Dec 6 (KNN) In this rapidly evolving technology driven economy, there is a need for balance between competition law and intellectual property…

Amma was magnanimous in helping micro and small industries: Tamil Nadu MSMEs

Amma was magnanimous in helping micro and…

Chennai, Dec 6 (KNN) The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo, J Jayalalithaa passed away on Monday night at 11.:30 pm from a cardiac arrest. Puratchi…