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MUDRA Loan through UPI

MUDRA Loan Meets UPI: A New Change That Could Make Business Credit Easier to Use

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A new development could bring India’s two biggest financial tools for small businesses closer together: MUDRA credit and UPI. At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Department of Financial Services Secretary Sanjay Lohiya announced a facility under which eligible PM MUDRA Yojana and Kisan Credit Card (KCC) borrowers can use sanctioned credit limits for merchant payments

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Oil Nears $100 Impact on Indian Businesses

Oil Nears $100: 7 Indian Businesses That Could Be Hit Hardest

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Brent crude is once again moving dangerously close to the $100-a-barrel mark—and that could become a serious concern for Indian businesses. According to Reuters, Brent crude rose to around $99.33 per barrel on September 9, 2026, as fresh Middle East tensions raised fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies. Another Reuters market report put

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Waste to Wealth Business Ideas

10 Waste to Wealth Business Ideas in India in 2026:

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For years, “waste management” sounded like a government or municipal problem. That is changing. In 2026, waste is increasingly being viewed as an economic resource—something that can be collected, processed and converted into fuel, electricity, fertiliser, industrial inputs and potentially even carbon credits. The biggest signal yet came on 6 August 2026, when the Union

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MSME payment rules 2026 old vs new rules for delayed payments and TReDS

MSME Payment Rules 2026: Old vs New Rules Every Small Business Should Know

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MSME Payment Rules 2026: What Has Actually Changed? If you run a small business, you probably know the pain of waiting for a customer to pay. You manufacture the goods. You deliver the order. You raise the invoice. And then you wait. 30 days become 45 days.45 days become 60 days.60 days sometimes become several

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IITF 2026

IITF 2026 for MSMEs: Dates, Eligibility, Application & How to Make the Most of India’s Biggest Trade Fair

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For a small business, getting in front of the right buyers can be difficult. Digital marketing can help. B2B platforms can help. Export databases can help. But sometimes, meeting potential customers face-to-face can still make a huge difference. That is why the India International Trade Fair (IITF) can be an interesting opportunity for Indian Micro

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TReDS Registration for MSMEs

TReDS Registration for MSMEs 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

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If your MSME sells to large companies, PSUs, government departments or other eligible buyers, TReDS can help you convert eligible unpaid invoices into working capital instead of waiting for the normal payment cycle. And in 2026, TReDS has become even more important. The Ministry of MSME’s current portal specifically asks MSME units to onboard on

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GST Reforms for MSMEs

GST Reforms for MSMEs: 5 Major Changes Proposed That Could Benefit Small Businesses

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Running a small business is already challenging. From managing customers and suppliers to maintaining cash flow, entrepreneurs wear many hats. On top of that comes GST compliance—filing returns, matching invoices, tracking Input Tax Credit (ITC), and waiting for refunds. As a small business owner and exporter myself, I have experienced how GST compliance can consume

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MSMED act 2026

MSMED Act 2026: 7 Big Changes Every MSME and Small Business Owner Must Know

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Getting an order is important. But for an MSME, getting paid on time is equally important. Delayed payments can quickly affect working capital, supplier payments, salaries, GST liabilities and loan repayments. That is why the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Act, 2026, popularly referred to as the MSMED Act 2026, is an important

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DGFT Forced Labour Import Ban

DGFT Bans Imports of Goods Produced Using Forced Labour: What Every Indian Importer Should Know

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DGFT Bans Imports of Goods Produced Using Forced Labour DGFT Notification No. 23/2026-27Date: 13 July 2026Subject: Prohibition on Import of Goods Produced Using Forced Labour – Insertion of Para 2.20B and Para 11.64 in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) to

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West Asia Crisis

West Asia Crisis: 7 Smart Strategies Every Indian Exporter Should Follow in 2026

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The West Asia Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Every Indian Exporter If you are an exporter or planning to start an export business, the ongoing West Asia crisis is something you cannot ignore. Whenever geopolitical tensions rise in an important trading region, the impact is felt across the world. Shipping routes become uncertain, freight

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