5 Financial Challenges Facing MSME Exporters and How New Government Schemes Address Them
India’s MSME sector contributes nearly 45% of exports, making it a critical pillar of India’s export business. However, while global demand presents immense opportunities, MSME exporters often struggle to scale due to financial and operational barriers. Exporting is inherently capital-intensive. Businesses must invest in production, logistics, and compliance long before payments are received. Without access […]
If you have been following financial news lately, you have probably noticed that the Indian stock market is going through a huge IPO boom. In fact, many experts are calling it the festival season of IPOs in India. Earlier, the stock market was dominated by traditional sectors like banks, steel companies, and oil refineries.
What Putin’s 2025 India Visit Means for India–Russia Trade and Business Ties
In the world of high-stakes diplomacy, some visits are merely ceremonial. Others, however, have the potential to shift the economic landscape. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated visit to India in 2025 falls firmly into the second category. For decades, New Delhi and Moscow have shared a special bond. However, the world has changed drastically
Christmas Sales 2025: Consumer Behaviour Shifts and What MSMEs Should Know
The festive period is no longer limited to a few days in December. In 2025, Christmas sales have evolved into a multi-week, digitally driven shopping cycle influenced by changing consumer priorities, tighter budgets, and higher expectations around convenience. For MSMEs, this shift presents both challenges and opportunities. Those who understand how buying behaviour is
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2017 to replace a myriad of indirect taxes and make compliance easier. While GST helped eliminate the cascading impact of taxes, it also compromised the state’s revenue from taxation. The GST Compensation Cess was introduced by the Central Government to compensate for this revenue loss.
Sending and receiving money for helping out a friend, paying for a purchase or settling your bills has never been easier. With the availability of electronic fund transfer methods like the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), you can now make quick money transfers from the comfort of your home. Another popular method of sending
India’s growing MSME sector is a budding ground for women entrepreneurs. Women-owned businesses have flourished over the past decade, boosting the country’s overall economic growth. However, according to a report published by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, female entrepreneurs comprise only 13.76% of the total entrepreneurial count. This translates to roughly 8
Women in India are increasingly keen on joining the entrepreneurial force and setting up their business ventures. For all women who aspire to gain financial freedom by launching their businesses and taking on the role of entrepreneurs, financing is the first and most significant challenge. Fortunately, the government of India has recognised this issue
What is GST Reconciliation? GST reconciliation is a crucial compliance process for businesses in India. Many taxpayers often search what is GST reconciliation to understand its importance. In simple terms, GST reconciliation refers to comparing the GST returns filed by a taxpayer with the financial records maintained in the books of accounts. The purpose
Example of Securitization Securitization is a process of pooling together multiple liquid assets and turning them into securities. These securities are then sold out in the secondary marketplaces where investors can invest in them. Sounds confusing? Here is an example to help you better understand how securitization works: A bank named New Bank is
The unorganised food processing sector in India faced a myriad of problems. This sector remains weak due to challenges like lack of productivity and innovation due to limited skills, lack of branding and marketing skills, inability to integrate with supply chains, and capital deficiency. While the food processing sector comprises over 25 Lakh units,
