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The first 19 days of March 2026 have already seen an increase in the prices of staples such as pulses and edible oils

West Asia war: Grocery bills set to climb as input costs rise

by Sindhu Bhattacharya |Mar 24, 2026

Rising prices of foodgrains, vegetable oils, crude, and packaging materials will force companies to pass on costs to consumers

4 lakh tonnes of basmati rice are stuck at ports in India and at high seas while in transit, as per reports

Farmers, exporters stare at losses due to blockade of rice exports to Gulf regions

by Sindhu Bhattacharya |Mar 10, 2026

The blockage of basmati exports has led to a price crash in local markets. Prices at which India’s small millers sell basmati rice to exporters have already fallen by 8-9%, before recovering late last...

How much will it cost to change Kerala's name to Keralam?

Kerala to become Keralam: How much does it cost a state to change its name?

by Sindhu Bhattacharya |Mar 4, 2026

While the cost of adding a single letter to Kerala’s name would be substantial, it may also lead to a minor economic fillip to specific sectors.

Union Budget 2026: India's small and micro businesses together account for nearly a third of the GDP

No incentive scheme, GST refunds still unaddressed: Hits and misses for MSMEs in Budget 2026

by Sindhu Bhattacharya |Feb 2, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Some MSME entrepreneurs were disappointed by the absence of any income tax relief and no incentive scheme, similar to the production-linked incentive scheme available to large compa...

Budget 2026: MSME representatives list their expectations from the finance minister

Budget 2026-27: Here's what MSMEs expect from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

by Sindhu Bhattacharya |Jan 8, 2026

As the Union Budget for 2026-27 approaches, several representatives have highlighted the headwinds the MSME sector has faced and suggested multiple solutions.

How the recent GST reforms have added to the burden of MSMEs by creating an inverted duty structure in some segments

How the recent GST reforms have added to the burden of MSMEs by creating an inverted duty structure in some segments

by Sindhu Bhattacharya |Oct 27, 2025

The recent GST reforms have been a mixed bag for India's MSMEs, easing some compliances but also adding to their burden by creating an inverted duty structure in some segments

MSMEs Under Strain After US Imposes Additional Tariff

MSMEs Under Strain After US Imposes Additional Tariff

by Sindhu Bhattacharya |Aug 28, 2025

The US’ additional tariffs are likely to hit the Indian MSME sector the hardest. Stakeholders are looking at incentives to protect their businesses.