Women-owned MSMEs in India can get 100% government subsidy on the cost of ZED certification. But the real benefit goes beyond making certification free. Here’s how the MSME Sustainable ZED Certification Scheme works, who is eligible, what Bronze, Silver and Gold certification mean, and how it can potentially help your business with quality, finance, exports […]
Updated: August 30, 2026 You have shipped the goods. The buyer has accepted them. The invoice has been raised. But your money may still be 30, 60, 90 or even 180 days away. Meanwhile, your Indian supplier wants payment. Your employees need salaries. Your next export order needs working capital. And your bank balance keeps
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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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What happens when an MSME loan becomes NPA? Can you get another business loan? Can the existing loan be restructured? Is One-Time Settlement (OTS) possible? Can a sick MSME be revived? These are not theoretical questions for thousands of small-business owners. An MSME can have customers, orders, machinery and a viable business model and still
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India’s exporters have a bigger world to sell to. Here are seven markets where Indian MSMEs should look closely in 2026—and the products that may offer the most realistic opportunities. For years, the United States has been the obvious destination for Indian exporters. And for good reason. But an export strategy built around one major
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SIDBI and Regional Rural Banks are preparing to expand a co-lending arrangement aimed at improving formal credit access for MSMEs in rural and semi-urban India. Here’s what the latest move means for small businesses, how the model works and what entrepreneurs should know before applying for credit. Published: 27 August 2026Updated: 27 August 2026 SIDBI
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I thought an export order was always highly profitable.I thought I knew how much I could make from an export shipment. I didn’t. Then I started adding the real shipment costs. When you are a first-time exporter, getting an export order can be exciting. You look at the product cost, look at the price offered
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Published: 25 August 2026Focus Keyword: DGFT One Star Export House eligibility 2026 If your business exports goods or services from India, a new DGFT rule announced in August 2026 could make it easier to qualify for One Star Export House status. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), through Notification No. 33/2026-27 dated 21 August
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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Indian exporters can now benefit from greater clarity around export payments in INR. The latest DGFT amendment explains how eligible rupee export payments can be treated under India’s Foreign Trade Policy. Here’s what Indian MSMEs and exporters need to know. For decades, the US dollar has been the default currency for many international transactions. An
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