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Deskera launches technology enabler program for SMEs and youth

Deskera, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, will now allow SMEs to get loans approved quickly and without hassle from banks- by helping financial institutions tap into the real-time financial data of businesses. With the help of Deskera ERP, any enterprise can quickly apply for a loa…

Telangana wants to be the next start-up hub

Pitching as a new start-up haven, India’s youngest state Telangana has been trying to emerge as a base for budding companies in the country. Looking to keep the momentum alive on generating home-grown entrepreneurs, the government is planning an event similar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

KVGB plans to disburse Rs. 1,000 cr to MSME sector by December

Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), a Regional Rural Bank sponsored by Syndicate Bank, plans to disburse Rs. 1,000 crore to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector by December. “The bank is already working on development initiatives for the benefit of MSMEs to fund 1,000 crore. We are…

Policy changes to bring more startups in medium industry

The government is considering policy changes to broaden and energise one of PM Narendra Modi’s pet initiatives, Startup India, to include a bigger number of startups under the ‘medium industry’ category that would be eligible for public procurement incentive and preferential ben…

Patent office issues guidelines for startups

Indian Patent Office has issued guidelines for facilitators and startups with respect to filling and processing of applications for patent, designs and trade marks aiming to encourage budding entrepreneurs and boost innovation. As per the guidelines, a startup willing to file a patent application…

Debt-free SMEs cash in on growth revival

For Rohan Sharma, business has never been better. Sales at his autoparts company in Gujarat are booming and the order book has almost doubled in the past year. His Bhagirath Coach & Metal Fabricators has just invested $120,000 in new machinery and plans to spend up to $1.2 million this year t…

2000 textile companies to participate in Textile Expo in June

German trade fair organisers Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs’ Indian arm has announced their upcoming Heimtextil India 2016 trade fair to be held from June 22-24 at Pragati Maidan exhibition grounds in the national capital. “Over 200 fashion-foremost companies from India, Bangladesh, Bulg…