After contaminating the search results on major search engines such as Google and Bing, search engine optimisation (SEO) poisoning is set to pose a threat to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Search engine poisoning poses threat to smaller units

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As per Para 5.16 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol-1 (HB-1), &ldquo;capital goods imported under EPCG scheme, which are found defective or unfit for use, may be re-exported back to foreign supplier within three years from the date of payment of duty on importation thereof, with permission of RA /Customs Authority. Consequently, EO would be re-fixed.

'Defective imported capital goods may be re-exported'

Hope to get subsidies from the Andhra Pradesh government.

Pemberthy brassware artisans seek GI tag

Most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) &mdash; or companies with up to 999 employees &mdash; are optimistic about 2010, in terms of overall business activity and profitability.

SMEs optimistic of recovery

We obtained an advance authorisation with three inputs. We have fully utilised the authorisation, but the export obligation has been fulfilled only partly. We want to utilise the duty-free inputs for manufacture of another product and export. For manufacture of that other product, we need two more raw materials to be imported duty-free.

'Advance permit a must for duty-free import'

The sector faces long and unscheduled cuts of up to 12 hours a day.

Karnataka's small textile mills kept in the dark

We are buying some machines from a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). We want to know if we have to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on such purchases.

'Sale from SEZ to DTA attracts VAT'

The craft of making black metal statues has long thrived in Hyderabad &mdash; mostly in the dingy lanes of Lad Bazar near Charminar, which is well known for lac bangles.

Black metal statues losing their sheen due to competition

The economy might be recovering, but the small and medium (SME) auto parts industry in Kolkata is still looking for the green shoots that would end their struggle to keep their businesses afloat.

Kolkata auto part units search for green shoots

The number of deals came down by 37 per cent, to 80 deals in January-November 2009, from 127 deals in the year-ago period.

Private equity inflow into smes drops by 32 per cent

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are big business for IBM. The company says that SMBs across sectors are spending despite the slowdown, and it expects to see increased momentum in 2010. Ramesh Narasimhan, director, general business, IBM India/South Asia, spoke to Seema Sindhu on why SMBs are important to Big Blue.

'SMBs want the same things as large firms: value and innovation'

The decline in export orders due to the downturn, especially for chess boards and pieces, has prompted Amritsar-based manufacturers of chess boards and pieces to look for other avenues where they can invest. Some are focusing on other wooden board-based games while others are planning to diversify into other sectors.

Chessboard manufacturers in Amritsar look to diversify

Ekgaon, a Delhi-based technology and management services company that focuses on rural areas, which recently won the Dell Small Business Excellence Award in India, is now looking to scale up its business and presence in both India and overseas.

Ekgaon to scale up IT-enabled rural services, venture overseas

These units, which are taking up &ldquo;conversion&rdquo; jobs from BHEL Tiruchi, have not felt the pinch of the global meltdown, since they cater to the power sector.

BHEL Tiruchi suppliers to invest Rs 150 crore

As per Rule 30(8) of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Rules, 2006, &ldquo;Drawback or Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) credit against supply of goods by Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) supplier shall be admissible provided payments for the supply are made from the Foreign Currency Account of the Unit. Provided that the reimbursement of duty in lieu of drawback or DEPB credit against supply of goods by DTA supplier to SEZ developers shall be admissible even if payment is made in Indian Rupees.&rdquo; This means that DEPB benefits are available to DTA units for supplies to SEZ developers if payment is realised in Indian Rupees also. But the same benefits are not available to DTA for supplies to SEZ units.

'No procedure for inclusion of your products in FPS'

Pune-based Venture Center, an organisation hosted by the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, is engaged in creating a sound ecosystem in and around the Pune region for entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Pune body incubates tech & knowledge businesses

The will enable smaller units in the region to overcome problems posed by inadequate power supply.

Power move: haryana SMEs to explore energy-saving options

In February 2009, Dell shifted the orientation of its commercial business from geographic segments &mdash; the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Japan, Europe, West Asia and Africa &mdash; to three global customer segments: Large enterprise, public, and small and medium businesses (SMBs). With this reorganisation, the company is looking to take the lead in the SMB market. Ravi Bharadwaj, General Manager, SMB, Dell India, spoke to Seema Sindhu on the company&rsquo;s plans.

'SMBs are dabbling with newer ways to leverage IT'

The scientific instruments manufacturers&rsquo; cluster in Ambala (200 km north of Delhi on NH 1), which includes over 1,000 units, is upbeat, as the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises plans to organise the first exposition on scientific instruments to promote the cause of smaller units engaged in this business.

Ministry to organise scientific instruments exposition

The Orissa government has decided to develop four clusters under the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) being implemented by the Union ministry for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

Orissa govt to develop four MSME clusters

Margins however continue to be under pressure.

Leather units' order books improve

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