MSME and small business

Interest Subsidy Scheme for Exporter

New ₹7,300 Crore Interest Subsidy Scheme for Exporter — A Major Boost for MSME Exporters

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The above image is ai generated using chatGPT The Government of India has approved a ₹7,295–₹7,300 crore export finance support package under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to help MSME exporters access cheaper export credit, reduce borrowing costs, and improve global competitiveness. The package includes: These details are based on notifications and coverage from: you […]

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Zomato & Blinkit’s Record 75 Lakh Orders

What Zomato & Blinkit’s Record 75 Lakh Orders Reveal About the Future of Cloud Kitchens in India

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On December 31, something remarkable happened in India’s food delivery ecosystem. While the country celebrated New Year’s Eve at home, at parties, and in small gatherings — food delivery platforms were racing through their busiest night ever. Together, Zomato & Blinkit delivered a record 75 lakh orders in a single day. Not just a number.Not

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Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme — How Rural India Is Building Small Businesses & Local Entrepreneurs

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In a small village in Uttar Pradesh, Meena Devi once depended entirely on seasonal farm labour. Today, she runs a small tailoring unit employing three local women. Her husband helps with order delivery. Their children now attend school regularly. Her transformation wasn’t accidental. It was made possible through the Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) —

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DPDP ACT

How MSMEs Can Collect Customer Data Legally Under the DPDP Act — A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

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For most Indian MSMEs, customer data is not just information — it is the backbone of sales, repeat business, and growth. From WhatsApp enquiries and website leads to billing details and loyalty programs, every business today collects some form of personal data. But with the DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection Act) now shaping India’s

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DPDP Act vs DPDP Rules

DPDP Act vs DPDP Rules Difference — A Practical Guide for MSMEs & Startups

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The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework in India has two key components: Many entrepreneurs, MSMEs and startup founders use these terms interchangeably — but in reality, the DPDP Act and DPDP Rules are not the same thing. Understanding the DPDP Act vs DPDP Rules difference is important because both affect: This guide explains the

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DPDP Rules

DPDP Rules 2025 — A Must-Know for MSMEs & Startups (With Insider Alert from Tally MD)

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If you run a small business, startup, or MSME in India and handle customer or employee data, there’s a new rulebook you cannot ignore — the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025. These rules are now law and spell out how personal data must be collected, used, stored, protected and eventually deleted. Wikipedia But

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India–New Zealand FTA

India–New Zealand FTA Explained: A Big Export Opportunity for Indian MSMEs (But Not Active Yet)

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The recently announced India–New Zealand FTA has generated strong interest among exporters, MSMEs, startups, and policy watchers. Headlines highlight zero-duty exports, new market access, and stronger bilateral trade ties. But beyond the excitement, Indian small businesses must understand what this FTA really offers, who benefits the most, and why the agreement is still not enforceable

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MSME Registration

MSME Registration vs GST Registration: The Costly Confusion Many Small Business Owners Make

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Many small business owners don’t fail because their idea is weak or their effort is lacking. They fail quietly because of basic misunderstandings about compliance. One of the most common—and most costly—confusions is between MSME (Udyam) registration and GST registration. At first glance, both look like routine government formalities. In reality, mixing them up can

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India–Oman CEPA

India–Oman CEPA Signed: What This Trade Agreement Really Means for Indian MSME Exporters

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Why MSMEs Should Not Ignore the India–Oman CEPA For most Indian MSMEs, global trade agreements often feel distant—full of legal language, long documents, and unclear benefits. But once in a while, a trade pact arrives that directly touches pricing, margins, and market access. The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is one such agreement. This CEPA

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Monthly Tea Export Returns

Monthly Tea Export Returns: Why Nil Filings Matter More Than Exporters Think

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For many tea exporters, Monthly Tea Export Returns are treated as routine compliance. When shipments are moving, filing returns feels necessary and logical. But when exports do not happen for several months, many exporters begin to question their importance. Some delay filing. Others quietly stop. This approach often changes when an official communication arrives. In

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