SME Newsletter 15 November, 2010

IndiaMART.com To Spur Indian Dental Business Through Famdent Show 2010 … (SMEs) in discovering new avenues and connecting with establishments from across the globe, IndiaMART.com, India’s largest online B2B marketplace, … Source: PR Newswire Pitroda for use of ICT by SMEs National Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda has favoured application of information and communication technology [...]

SME Newsletter 12 November, 2010

There is a missing middle-level institutional setup for credit What is the update on the SME sector in India? Currently the MSME sector comprises around 26 million units. Around 70% of them are service … Source: Financial Express Ex-Microsoft MD invests in eTechies.in; to expand To 20 cities Gurgaon-based managed IT services startup eTechies, from [...]

SME Newsletter 11 November, 2010

Big cos seen squeezing SMEs into a tight corner This will have a critical bearing on the long-term health and sustainability of India’s SME sector. The rating agency’s sample of more than 5000 SMEs was … Source: Economic Times Badal Govt to fund innovations of students, entrepreneurs Government of India will provide 75 per cent [...]

SME Newsletter 10 November, 2010

Concern In Extending Finance To SMEs A lack of definition and processes make SME finance a tricky business. However, with support, SMEs could learn to develop the required corporate governance structure … Source: Businessworld Employment in Small Scale Industries As per 4th All India Census of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), around 594.61 lakh [...]

SME Newsletter 09 November, 2010

ICICI Bank, CNBC-TV18 presents the sixth edition of ‘Emerging India Awards 2010′ ICICI Bank Business Banking and CNBC TV18 presents the sixth edition of the ‘Emerging India Awards 2010’, India’s most coveted awards in the SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) space … Source: Business Standards B2B marketing for SMEs SMEs can use the Internet as [...]

SME Newsletter 08 November, 2010

Boost for small businesses likely The visit of US President Barack Obama beginning Friday is likely to have far-reaching impact on the development of Tier-II and -III cities, if ongoing talks between India and the US in the Small and Medium Enterprise … Source: Hindustantimes Top Industry Stalwarts form IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Jury [...]

SME Newsletter 02 Nov, 2010

India, US edge close on SME partnerships Following the example of the IT industry, small and medium enterprises (SME) sector is hoping for vital linkages with the US, with an eye on big … Source: Hindustan Times High growth prospects for domestic chemical industry This development is expected to encourage numerous Indian chemical-based SMEs to [...]

SME Newsletter 01 Nov, 2010

MSME sector will help IT growth Growth of the Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector will push adoption of information technology in the country, Department Information … Source: SME Times Govt invites US SMEs to form JVs in India The government today invited small and medium (SME) units from the US to set [...]

SME Newsletter 28 Oct, 2010

Govt. mulls Cloud Computing scheme for MSMEs The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is considering to introduce a scheme on Cloud Computing to help Indian Micro, Small, … Source: SME Times US looking for joint venture with Indian SMEs This is evidenced by last month’s visit of Under Secretary of Commerce Sanchez, [...]

SME Newsletter 27 Oct, 2010

Govt invites US SMEs to form JVs in India “I am sure that the SMEs (small and medium enterprises) would assume a top priority during the US President (Barack Obama’s) visit to India, … Source: Livemint Nothing seems right for exporters, MSMEs The under valuation of the Yuan meanwhile stands to adversely impact Indian exports [...]