Sme Companies

CRISIL SME Tracker: Textile revenue to rebound after 2 years of contraction

The cotton prices are likely to remain stable as cotton consumption continues to be lower than production, supporting the cost competitiveness of the cotton textile value chain

83% Asian SMEs say ESG is high priority but only 37% have roadmap

Singapore, March 27 (ANI): Last week, a report published by Bloomberg Media Studios in partnership with DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, revealed that while 85 per cent of medium-sized and 75 per cent of small companies state that ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) is a high priority, only 37 per cent have a clear roadmap on how to achieve their goals.The report published in the form of an e-book and titled "Catalyst of Sustainability", was a result of a survey conducted in August last year involving 800 SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) across six markets in Asia namely India, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore.The study engaged over 937 decision-makers in industries covering real estate, mobility, power, agriculture and F & B/Hospitality. In-depth interviews with 11 decision-makers from SMEs were also conducted to further understand the barriers and opportunities around sustainability.SMEs have an important role to play to ...

Chatroom: Importers must ensure genuineness of COO, says expert

Business Standard brings you the fortnightly Q&A on SMEs

Ashish Kacholia to buy over 5% stake in this SME firm; stock soars 14%

The board approved to issue up to 1.23 million equity shares (5.38 per cent post allotment of total equity) each to Ashish Kacholia and Bengal Finance & Investment Private Limited.

India among few nations evolving food systems for farmer-allied SMEs: Study

India figures among the few countries that have been able to evolve their food systems for a broader set of outcomes by unlocking the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises, a new WEF report said on Monday. The World Economic Forum report, released here on the first day or its Annual Meeting 2023, said the countries that tackle food crisis can boost jobs, health and nature and also meet net zero goals better. It listed India, Ghana and Vietnam as among the countries that have been able to evolve their food systems by unlocking the potential of SMEs, particularly those that are farmer-allied and operating in local food chains. Food systems, when transformed, can help solve some of the world's toughest problems, from climate change to resilient livelihoods, the report said. "Transforming food systems provide healthy and nutritious diets and dignified jobs for farmers and producers. This report shows how economic development with environment protection supports communities in

Stock of this SME plastic products maker has zoomed 100% in 15 trading days

In past two days, the stock price of Captain Pipes has rallied 20% after the company said its board will meet on January 27 to consider stock split and bonus issue proposal.

Stock price of this SME company has zoomed 311% against its issue price

Shares of PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery were locked in upper circuit for the 12th straight trading session, and have more-than-doubled in the same period.

This SME company stock has zoomed 519% in 3 months; declares bonus, split

Rhetan TMT's board has approved stock split from Rs 10 to Re 1 and also approved issue of 11 bonus shares for every 4 equity shares held by the equtiy shareholders as on 'Record Date'.

ICICI Bank adopting a 360-degree approach in corporate banking business

Analysts see risk of attrition due to the shift in culture its implementation

Non-Covid services may boost hospital SMEs in FY23: CRISIL SME Tracker

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 60-65 per cent of the health care delivery market, stand to benefit from the improvement

Fifth year of zero SME rights issues likely after Rs 100 cr mop up in 2014

Year 2017 first with nil funds raised; experts say easier routes of raising capital such as QIP driving down popularity of rights

The bells of Dalal Street welcome nine new SME IPOs today; what are these?

The first nine months of 2022 have already seen 87 SMEs make their IPOs, earning a total of Rs 1,460 crore

ITeS sector's growth prospects in FY23 augur well for SMEs: CRISIL

In FY22 the ITeS sector's revenue logged 13-15% growth to about Rs 3.1 tn, riding on volume recovery across the three key segments - customer relationship management (CRM), knowledge, and transactions

Street signs: No let-up as stocks feel squeeze, the great IPO rush & more

Market players say issues have bunched up on account of companies rushing to hit the market before expiration of the result filing deadline

25% micro credit customers graduated to SMEs since Covid: Bandhan Bank MD

Ghosh says bank is looking to increase branch count to 8,000 nationally from the current 5,640

Existing players will join once penetration crosses single digits: ONDC CEO

In a Q&A, T Koshy, dwells on the network's national road map, challenges in onboarding small retailers, and the value proposition for customers

Simpolo raises $66 million from Motilal Oswal and India SME-managed fund

Simpolo group said that it would aim to use the funds to increase the market share and grow penetration in the market, both domestic and international

EnKash: Powering India's SMEs and start-ups with a suite of corporate cards

The firm currently has a user base of 100,000 enterprises and processes transactions worth about Rs 28,000 cr a year

SME IPOs are outliers this year despite a sharp sell-off in the market

The stock prices of 47 companies that have listed on SME bourses this year are up 32 per cent on average

Our cost of funds is the lowest in the industry: Mintifi CEO Anup Agarwal

In a Q&A, Minitifi's co-founder and CEO Anup Agarwal talks about how it has enabled distributors and retailers to increase sales