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Workshop on online mktg for SMEs
The programme is being sponsored by Bombay Stock Exchange's SME platform, Andhra Bank and Canara Bank
Punjab entrepreneur, 20, runs IT security firm
Arora says that while the big companies invest money in ensuring IT security, small and medium enterprises do not, due to the lack of awareness
 "Punjab entrepreneur, 20, runs IT security firm")
Pharma MSMEs in North India outpace their peers
The sample was chosen from MSMEs engaged in manufacturing pharmaceutical products across India
 "Pharma MSMEs in North India outpace their peers")
Sidbi VC funds disburse Rs 540 cr
The third fund - the India Opportunities Fund - which has a corpus of Rs 600 cr, has made a commitment of Rs 182 cr across 15 companies
KVIC to revamp scheme to revive older industries
The commission wants to develop khadi clusters across the country under the SFURTI project of the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises
'Micro units' surplus too small to fund growth'
Government policy has long focused on the employment generation ability of MSMEs rather than their scale of operation
 "'Micro units' surplus too small to fund growth'")
ISB to roll out 'Big Leap Club' for SMEs
The SMEs have not always been able to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by fast pace of globalisation
 "ISB to roll out 'Big Leap Club' for SMEs")
New MSME policy to be finalised in four months
The policy would primarily seek to redefine the sector in terms of turnover, capital employed and labour
 "New MSME policy to be finalised in four months")
IT SMEs say skilled-hand crunch is hurting
Most engineering and IT courses are theoretical; SMEs don't have the infrastructure to train manpower according to their needs
 "IT SMEs say skilled-hand crunch is hurting")
CII to push for energy audits of industrial units
A typical solar power system recoups its cost in six to seven years if the company claims income tax benefits by disclosing its balance sheet
 "CII to push for energy audits of industrial units")
 "Textile MSMEs in North and South India spur sector growth")
Engineering education? IITM also incubates firms
Students, faculty, and alumni of IITM funding ventures in domains such as e-mobility, energy, water, education, health care and transport
 "Engineering education? IITM also incubates firms")
Northern-region SMEs upbeat over hike in defence FDI
Industrialists said that this would encourage MNCs to enter into co-development and co-production arrangements with Indian companies
 "Northern-region SMEs upbeat over hike in defence FDI")
Gujarat SMEs got just 2% of Rs 54,000 crore subsidy in 21 years: Study
The study is part of a recently-released book 'Growth or Development -- Which way is Gujarat Going?'
 "Gujarat SMEs got just 2% of Rs 54,000 crore subsidy in 21 years: Study")
Govt proposes single labour law for MSME sector
Despite its contribution to the country's economy, the sector is disorganised largely due to lack of uniformity of laws across states
 "Govt proposes single labour law for MSME sector")
Single labour law proposed for MSME sector
The Ministry of Labour is preparing single law by merging all other existing labour laws regulating the MSME sector
Odisha MSMEs want 100% procurement by CPSUs
Currently, state-owned firms procure a minimum of 20% from MSMEs
 "Odisha MSMEs want 100% procurement by CPSUs")
