SME Sector
Be Clinical raises Rs 21 crore in seed round led by Sauce
The investment was led by Sauce and included participation from V3 Ventures and angel investors. The capital will fuel product innovation and expand the brand's clinical skincare range. Be Clinical focuses on clinically tested formulations for Indian skin concerns. The company aims to make science-backed skincare more accessible to consumers.
Chasing dues could get easier for small businesses under new rules, MSME Secy Bharat Khera explains
The number of enterprises in the formal ecosystem has increased from around 16.5 million three to four years ago to 92 million currently, said MSME Secretary.
Vertex Group expands into Singapore with SGD 8.5 million T-Ventures acquisition
It is also Vertex Group's third acquisition within a year, accelerating the company's transformation under Vertex 2.0 from a diversified business services organisation into an integrated global enterprise services and transformation platform.
Ice Make Refrigeration’s Q1 revenue jumps 60%, inks strategic investment from Japan’s Galilei
Ice Make Refrigeration has announced a significant revenue increase of 60.4% for Q1 FY27.
New Haryana hub to cut North India turnaround time by 4 hours: DTDC
DTDC CEO Abhishek Chakraborty discusses how the new DTDC Bharat One Hub in Rathiwas will reduce dependence on Delhi-NCR, support rapid commerce, and strengthen the company’s focus on MSMEs and new-age businesses.
CarePal Group builds proprietary AI “Chief of Staff” to scale execution across crowdfunding, lending & insurance
The company says multi-stage extraction powered by Claude identifies action items, priorities, decisions and risks. OpenAI embeddings support semantic search and deduplication within a vector store.
Policy blueprint proposes entrepreneurship mission to create 10 lakh enterprises, upto 50 lakh jobs
It also proposed a flagship role for the Ministry of Education, recommending that entrepreneurship courses culminate in students attempting a real first sale rather than a written examination.
Gartex Texprocess India 2026: How AI is reshaping textile and fashion manufacturing
Fashion manufacturing is on the brink of a transformation as industry experts highlight the potential of artificial intelligence. But while AI plays a critical role, human interpretation remains vital for assessing data accurately.
Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power India’s MSME growth story
India’s next MSME growth wave could come from the country’s vast rural talent pool—but only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuine industry readiness.
Beyond assembly: Why India may need to move from scale to finesse in manufacturing
India’s manufacturing opportunity is shifting from scale and assembly to deeper capabilities, engineering and innovation.
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Per Annum records over 400% growth in AUM; eyes next phase with 5X workforce expansion
Currently, the firm's P2P lending and fractional real estate sectors are managing more than Rs 1,400 crore. Looking ahead, Per Annum is set to expand its workforce five times and establish new offices, targeting regions with a rising interest in alternative investments.
SIDBI backing is a ‘huge stamp of credibility’ for Cedar Hill Capital: Sahil Anand
SIDBI’s backing of Cedar Hill Capital’s fund marks a strong vote of confidence in its strategy of investing in AI-first enterprise FinTech, Managing Partner Sahil Anand says.
CenturyPly targets Rs 12,000 crore revenue by FY31, sees housing demand and exports driving growth
The company is expanding capacity across plywood, laminates, MDF, and particle board. New manufacturing facilities and branding investments will support this growth. Export opportunities are being actively pursued, especially in laminates. AI and digitisation are integrated to enhance manufacturing productivity and efficiency.
India's aim to become global manufacturing hub by 2047 requires focused strategy: Niti Aayog
Niti Aayog identified key sectors for India's manufacturing growth by 2047. Chemicals, textiles, telecom, and solar PV are crucial for industrial acceleration. Addressing challenges like import dependence is vital for global leadership. A coordinated approach will drive manufacturing's central role in India's future.
From trading potatoes to supplying Burger King & KFC: HyFun Foods story | ET Business Growth Summit
How did a family trading potatoes and onions in Gujarat for six decades build a global frozen foods business? HyFun Foods MD & Group CEO Harish Shamnani shares the journey, from a failed first export consignment to supplying 80% of a global QSR (quick-service restaurant) chain's needs, building a 7,500-farmer strong backward integration model, and scaling to a ₹1,500 crore business exporting to 40 countries. A story of patience, persistence, and betting big on value addition.
MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behind
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED Act was enacted.
