Indian Businesses Aim To Tap Consumers Directly in 2021 via Digital Platforms, Says Report

Bengaluru, January 7: As the economy limps back to normalcy, India’s focus will now be more on the digital side in terms of growing businesses. According to a new report, as the economy recovers from the lull caused by COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are preparing flexible models that operate in an online-offline mix. Moreover, the focus […]

Big Relief for MSMEs! Ahead of Diwali, Govt Waives Interest on Interest for Loans Up to Rs 2 Crore to Help MSME Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

New Delhi, October 25: With the onset of the upcoming festive season, the government announced a major relief to borrowers. The Modi government on Friday announced waiver of interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore irrespective of whether moratorium was availed or not. Reports inform that the Department of Financial Services came […]

COVID-19 Impact: 78% MSMEs and Startups in India Reduced Workforce in Last 8 Months Since Pandemic Broke Out, Says Survey

New Delhi, October 20: Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in India, as many as 78% MSMEs and startups across the country have reduced workforce in the last 8 months. As per a survey by LocalCircles, only 22 percent startups and MSMEs have the same or increased workforce as compared to the pre-COVID levels. […]

MSMEs in Maharashtra: State Government Mulling Relief Package For Lockdown-Hit Sector, Says Industries Minister Subhash Desai

In what is believed to be a move to revive the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in Maharashtra, the state government is planning to provide some relief to the sector which has been severely impacted due to coronavirus lockdown. Maharashtra industries minister Subhash Desai was quoted in a TOI report saying that the […]