SME News and Views

Timely and affordable credit-only panacea for SMEs sickness

Sme News by KR Iyer on Oct 24 2012

Nearly 25% of SME units have either closed their shutters or are struggling for survival due to expensive credit, non-availability of timely and adequate funds, increasing power shortages to the extent of 35% and delayed payments by large companies, according to the survey conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Home Electronics inaugural show to commence from October 26 and 28

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 22 2012

Home Electronics three day inaugural show is likely to commence from October 26 and 28 in New Delhi. Home Electronics three day inaugural show is likely to commence from October 26 and 28 in New Delhi, according to a BL report.

Shriram Vyapar online services launched

Sme News by Jayashankar Menon on Oct 20 2012

The business model is unique and focuses on 'Neighborhood agents business model' and bridges the digital and financial divide by offering a choice of online services to other parts of India which is not digitally connected through its unique ECCS (Ease, Choice, Convenience and Simplicity).

Online education firm Simplilearn organises conference on project management in Bangalore

Sme News by Jayashankar Menon on Oct 20 2012

Simplilearn.com, the industry leader in online education and professional certification courses organised a conference on Project Management+ with the theme 'Building High Performance Teams', as an alternative method of learning, on October 19, 2012 at The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore.

Welspun Industries bags Asian Power Award

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 12 2012

Welspun Energy Limited (WEL) a leading renewable energy company and independent power producers (IPP), has bagged the Asian Power Award for one of the most innovative power producers in Asia for their 15 megawatt (MW) solar power project at Anjar in Kutch district of Gujarat

Chana price jumps in futures on festive season demand

Sme News by Saleem S A on Oct 11 2012

Chana prices moved up by Rs 42 to Rs 4,572 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on rising demand.

Castorseed futures rise by 4 per cent to Rs 3,602 a quintal on NCDEX

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 9 2012

Castorseed futures rose by 4 per cent to Rs 3,602 a quintal on the NCDEX from last week lows and gained by the maximum permitted level on the NCDEX as traders created fresh positions. Good export demand also aided the positive trend

Dabur India yet again to introduce ‘Thirty Plus’ brand

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 8 2012

FMCG firm Dabur India again planned to introduce ‘Thirty Plus’ brand with a new formulation and said it has appointed Bollywood actress Malaika Arora Khan as its brand ambassador.

Pepper futures decline at Rs 43,290 a quintal

Sme News by Saleem S A on Oct 5 2012

Market men attributed the fall in pepper futures to sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels in the spot market. Pepper futures on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd were down 0.17 per cent at Rs 43,290 a quintal at 1.40 pm even as supplies in the domestic market were low.

President of India insists chemical industries to promote sustainable green technology

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 5 2012

President of India Pranab Mukherjee insisted the chemical industry to focus on promoting sustainable development by increasing investment in green technologies

VIA arranges workshop on regarding the new Textile Policy

Sme News by Saleem S A on Oct 4 2012

The workshop aims at familiarising with the new Maharashtra textile policy and ways to avail advantage of new policy initiatives, where to invest and how to be cost effective in today's competitive market. All these questions will be deliberated during the 3-hour session.

University of Dharward conducts cotton seeds research project for organic farming

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 4 2012

University of Dharward the bioRe Association plans to conduct cotton seeds research project in the field of organic farming for a period of several years, with the aid of FiBL, the leading Swiss research institute for organic farming

Appy Fizz is now available in glass bottles

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 3 2012

Parlo Agro, a Food and Beverage company today introduced Appy Fizz in returnable glass bottles (RGBs). The new packaging format will be launched in small towns and rural markets, according to a BL report

Coconut oil smash low costs in edible oil market

Sme News by Saleem S A on Oct 3 2012

The President of Cochin Oil Merchants Association (COMA) “Prakash B. Rao” says that the corporate firm, the leading Copra buyer from the open market have drop the buying price at Rs. 2 per kg. This decision has created panic in the coconut oil market this week.

Mytrah Energy to include 270MW of additional wind farms by mid 2013

Sme News by Dheepika G P on Oct 3 2012

Mytrah Energy is planning to include additional wind farms of 270MW by mid-2013. Currently, the company owns 316 MW across four states and is poised to add 24 MW within few weeks