Small And Medium Enterprises Smes

SME players voice concerns on tighter fund raising norms, compliance cost

Sebi has proposed an overhaul of the SME IPO rules to curb instances of fund diversion and malpractices

Sebi proposes tighter IPO rules for SMEs, seeks views on minimum amount

The regulator also sought views on whether the minimum application amount should be even higher at Rs 4,00,000

Decreased leverage: Debt/equity for listed SMEs at lowest in years

Part-II of the series examines the improving balance sheets of SME-listed companies and their relatively conservative approach to debt after Covid-19

SMEs' operating cash flow fell 69% in FY24; sales and profits outperformed

Amid increased scrutiny of price action in the SME segment by regulators and investors alike, a looks at their fundamentals in a three-part series. Part-1 examines sharp decline in operating cash flow

India Inc's spending splurge may not trickle down as small firms struggle

If this year's abundant rainfall tames food inflation, the central bank would have the scope to cut rates more deeply than the half percentage point some analysts currently expect

Sebi intervenes in Rs 45 cr Trafiksol IPO irregularity on BSE SME platform

To undertake detailed examination into disclosures made by SME firm

SME IPO bet, aerial arts: Top personal finance stories of the week

What risks investors face when they back small and medium enterprises and how aerial art is becoming a popular fitness culture

Indian SMBs focus on global expansion amidst tech, operational hurdles

A new report said that while India is ahead of its global peers when it comes to the adoption of AI, govt policies, including increased import duties since 2017, have affected SMBs

Bourses up vigil on SME IPOs: Mandate comprehensive financial disclosures

Bourses to undertake more detailed checks on financial statements, greater oversight

New safety regulations for machinery, equipment to affect MSMEs: GTRI

The new safety regulations for machinery and electrical equipment issued by the government will affect domestic production by the MSME segment and delay the import of essential equipment, think tank GTRI said on Monday. It suggested extending the compliance timeline, implementation in a phased manner, and extending government support to help the industry deal with the regulations. It said that while large corporations may have the resources to meet new safety standards, MSMEs face unique challenges in complying with the Ministry of Heavy Industry's (MHI) order. These challenges include financial, technical, and infrastructural constraints, making compliance a significant burden for small businesses, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said. On August 28, 2024, the Ministry introduced the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, which is set to take effect on August 28, 2025. These comprehensive regulations bring in stringent saf

Alphabet-backed NBFC Aye Finance to launch Rs 2k cr IPO in a year: Report

Focused on small and medium enterprises, Aye Finance has roped in four arrangers for its upcoming IPO

In the making: Govt plans to launch new portal for all MSMEs queries

MSMEs can access details of all schemes related to the sector on Udyami Bharat

NSE imposes cap on price of SME debutants amid concerns of manipulation

The change will be made effective from Thursday onwards

CRISIL SME Tracker: Textile revenue to rebound after 2 years of contraction

The cotton prices are likely to remain stable as cotton consumption continues to be lower than production, supporting the cost competitiveness of the cotton textile value chain

Seeing signs of price manipulation in SME segment: Sebi chief Buch

Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Monday said the capital markets regulator is seeing "signs" of price manipulation in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) segment. The manipulation is both at the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and also in trading, Buch said, advising caution to investors. "We do see the signs (of price manipulation), we have the technology to do it. We are able to see certain patterns. I'd say it is still on the kitchen table, it's not yet gone into the oven," Buch said, speaking to women journalists on the sidelines of a conference here. The capital markets regulator is still working with advisors to understand all the dimensions and analyse the data, she said, adding that if it finds some malpractices the next step may be to issue a public consultation on it. She said the investors need to understand that the SME segment is different from the main board and it is necessary for Sebi to underline the same in terms of the rules on disclosures which are made to

Cong slams govt over impact of Chinese imports on Gujarat steel MSMEs

The Congress on Saturday cited a media report, which claimed that 30-35 per cent of the MSMEs in the stainless steel sector in Gujarat have shut shop, to attack the government over what it said was a "massive flood" of imports from China. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared the media report on X which quoted Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) president Rajamani Krishnamurti as saying that Indian stainless steel players are bearing the brunt of heavy influx of cheaper Chinese imports, causing almost 30-35 per cent of medium and small businesses in Gujarat to shut shop between July-September last year. Ramesh said, "80% of the nation's MSMEs in the stainless steel sector are in Gujarat alone. Of these 35% shut shop between July and September 2023. Many others are barely managing to survive. The reason? There's a massive flood of imports from China, the country to which the PM has given a clean chit and a country with whom, reportedly, we no longer expres

Small and medium REITs: Most players ready for a shift to new Sebi rules

Most existing players said that Sebi's proposed framework will help reach a wider audience and help lower costs

MSME influencers forum launched to promote small- medium units growth

An MSME influencer forum has been launched to promote micro, small and medium enterprises and raise awareness about various government schemes to boost their growth, a statement said on Saturday. Inaugurating the forum virtually, Union Minister Narayan Rane said that such initiatives will bring great thrust to motivate MSMEs and build them towards a bigger and brighter tomorrow. Indian MSMEs are experiencing a golden opportunity era. All they need to do is to focus on their core expertise and deliver their products and services with the best possible quality, the minister said. The collaborative programme will showcase government schemes and programs that are designed to boost the MSME sector both offline and online, the statement said. Influencers and leaders who are working towards the growth of MSMEs would also be felicitated as MSME will play a key role in achieving the USD 5 trillion economy target, it added. The collaborative programme which was inaugurated on Friday is prom

Microsoft launches initiatives to empower small, medium businesses in India

The Digital Transformation helpline aims to offer dedicated support to help SMBs navigate their technology adoption and deployment journey

Small & medium IT firms hit by high attrition rate after lockdown: Survey

Small and medium IT companies are yet to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 induced lockdown because of the high attrition rate of their employees after upskilling, according to a survey. According to the survey by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises -Export Promotion Council (MSME-EPC), the highest attrition rate of 35 per cent is being seen in small and medium sector technology companies after the lockdown, in which skilled employees leave their companies for higher wages. After this, the attrition rate is 27 per cent in the services sector. Due to this, the hopes of returning to normalcy after the epidemic in these areas have been hit. Releasing the report of this survey of 700 IT units on Wednesday, D S Rawat, Chairman, MSME-EPC, said that a large number of employees in MSME sector companies are going to other companies for higher salaries after learning the work. Due to this, these companies are still not able to recover from the shock of the lockdown. Companies in the ...