Contributing nearly 30% to the country’s GDP and employing millions, the MSME sector is often called the backbone of India. But let’s be honest, backs can ache, and sometimes, they can break. If you are a small business owner, you know that the headlines about ‘India Rising’ don’t always reflect the reality on the

Introduction to GST Reform 2025 and MSME Lending The GST reforms 2025 suggested in the 56th GST Council meeting are designed to reduce your compliance burden and enhance the ease of doing business significantly. The primary focal points of the GST 2.0 reforms are simplification and automation. From rate rationalisation to faster registrations and

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is a unique payment method that has been rapidly gaining popularity over the years. Although BNPL payment solutions were used primarily by individual consumers, they have now expanded to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well.  The increasing pressure to maintain liquidity and meet operational demands is making SMEs

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indian economy. These entities contribute a significant percentage of the nation’s GDP. However, for a long time, they were unable to fully realise their potential due to a lack of funding options.  Fortunately, banks, financial institutions and even the government of India have

Introduction Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of India’s economy, contributing nearly 30% to the GDP and employing over 110 million people. However, a key challenge MSMEs face is accessing larger, stable markets, particularly those driven by government procurement. That’s where the Government e-Marketplace comes into play. Launched in 2016, the

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have emerged as a leading contributor to the country’s economic growth. These enterprises have brought the country’s vision for economic growth to reality, and banks and governments have also realised their importance. Over the years, many schemes have been introduced to promote the growth of MSMEs.  Let’s delve

The last few years have witnessed how the contribution of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India has grown tremendously. Contributing a substantial 30% of the country’s GDP they generate thousands of job opportunities every year. This way, they have revived the rural and urban ecosystems across the country. To further strengthen and

Buy Now Pay Later has gradually become the face of modern transactions. By the year 2024, BNPL has marked a pivotal presence in the global markets. While it was at a nascent stage in 2021 with just 9% BNPL transactions globally, the numbers are expected to reach 24% by 2026. From small to medium

MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. India is a hub of MSME start-ups and in the year 2021-22, the contribution of MSME in the country’s GDP was around 30% which is a huge number. This is the reason why MSME is often termed as the backbone of the country’s economy. Adequate funding

Introduction Micro, small, and medium enterprises have been referred to as the growth engines of the Indian economy. They represent India’s next paradigm of growth. The MSME sector not only serves as a vital development mechanism for urban India but also boosts rural India by producing goods and services, providing employment, and spawning ancillary