Commerce Ministry to add representation from MSME sector in board of trade

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has decided to add a representative from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in the Board of Trade (BoT), which discusses ways to boost exports, reports media. “In order to give appropriate representation to MSME sector, it has been decided to…

MP to have investor summit exclusively for MSME

Industry Minister Rajendra Shukla has said that an investor summit exclusively for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) would be organised to attract investments in the state. “MSME needs a new lease of life. We will hold an investor summit exclusively for MSME in the state,” he said during…

Commerce Ministry launches portal for e-Procurement

The Commerce Ministry has launched an e-marketplace for online purchase of goods and services by various central government ministries and departments. The move is aimed at bringing in more transparency and streamlining the government procurement of goods and services. The Directorate General of …

India’s Coir export increase by 17 per cent | Kalraj Mishra

Coimbatore, July 16: Union MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra inaugurated India International Coir Fair (IICF-2016) showcasing a wide range of coir products. This expo is believed to be the largest coir confluence in the world. Organised by the Coir Board, under ministry of micro, small and medium enter…

Government redefines SME status for small jewellers

In a relief to SME jewellers, the government increased excise duty exemption limit for small and medium enterprise (SME) sector to Rs 10 crore from Rs 6 crore, waived the levy on sale of traded goods and relaxed various procedural norms, reports media. Accepting the recommendations of a panel, th…

Indian startups can tap North America with this contest

Friday, July 8: Mumbai based Zone start ups along with the Government of Ontario, Canada has launched ‘The Next BIG Idea’ contest. This is an opportunity for tech startups from India, to tap into the North American market. The contest selects 5 hi-tech, hi-potential startups at an early stage, an…