SME News and Views

OTA proposes Indian Railways to have dedicated vegetable wagon in each passenger train

Sme News by Prajisha Sivasankaran on May 21 2012

The Organic Trade Association has urged the Indian Railways to allow a dedicated 'vegetable wagon' to be attached to each passenger train, with the stated purpose of transporting vegetables to different locations of the country.

Indian Spices Board to take part in two International Food Expositions

Sme News by Prajisha Sivasankaran on May 18 2012

The Spices Board it taking part in two International Food Expositions putting a strong, unified and holistic presentation.

Corporation Bank opens SME Loan Centre in Pune

Sme News by Chitra.G on May 18 2012

State-owned Corporation Bank has opened an SME Loan Centre in Pune yesterday, as part of its endeavour to lend its helping hand in the industrial and economic development of the country.

Potato gains at Indian futures trade on spot demand

Sme News by Prajisha Sivasankaran on May 17 2012

The prices of potato went up from Rs 6.10 to Rs 1,110.40 a quintal in the Indian futures trade this morning as traders enlarged their positions on pick-up in spot market demand.

India not to slap a ban on export of iron ore

Sme News by Chitra.G on May 17 2012

Dispelling fear of the iron ore industry, a senior official of the Indian Ministry of Steel today said the Government was not aiming at slapping a ban on the export of iron ore.

India to reduce reliance on oil import from Iran by eleven percent

Sme News by Chitra.G on May 15 2012

Under tremendous pressure from the US, India has finally decided to cut rude oil import from Iran by eleven percent this fiscal to 15.5 million tonnes.

JK Paper Q4 2012 net profit declines by 52 percent

Sme News by Chitra.G on May 15 2012

JK Paper today posted 51.90 percent decline in net profit at Rs 11.12 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 due to steep rise in input costs.

Parle to target urban premium markets in India with the launch of Parle G Gold

Sme News by Prajisha Sivasankaran on May 15 2012

India's largest biscuit and confectionery manufacturer Parle Products has forayed into the premium segment by introducing Parle G Gold, as part of targeting the urban markets.

Supreme Court Mulling to Ban Plastic Bags completely.

Sme News by Chitra.G on May 11 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central and all the state governments on a plea seeking complete ban on use of plastic bags in the country.

Punjab can emerge as land of opportunities with private Investments : ASSOCHAM

Sme News by KR Iyer on May 10 2012

Leading industry body ASSOCHAM has proposed 30-point growth strategy to the new Government of Punjab with a view to give thrust to the small scale enterprises and food processing sector and achieve double digit growth in the decade.

Small scale tea firms urge government to source for Ooty Tea from Nilgiris

Sme News by Prajisha Sivasankaran on May 9 2012

Small-scale tea firms of the Nilgiris have appealed to Tamil Nadu Government to source all its requirements for its Ooty Tea brand marketed through the apex body of co-operative tea factories, Indcoserve, from the district's small-scale sector itself.

Windsor enters drip-irrigation lines in India

Sme News by Chitra.G on May 9 2012

India's largest plastics processing machinery manufacturer has entered into drip-irrigation lines through a project with a US firm.

Composite India Expo 2012 to be held at Chennai Trade Centre between May 4-6.

Sme News by Chitra.G on May 4 2012

Composite India Expo 2012 (CIE'12), a three-day exposition on composites industry would be held at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam between May 4-6. The Indian Composites Industry has a strong and proven record of accomplishments.

Roof India 2012 Expo to be held at Chennai Trade Centre from May 25-27, 2012

Sme News by Prajisha Sivasankaran on May 4 2012

Roof India 2012, world’s third largest roofing exhibition, would be held at Chennai Trade Centre from May 25-27, 2012.

UniMity Solutions eyes to partner with investors for future strategic growth

Sme News by Jayashankar Menon on May 4 2012

UniMity launches Enterprise Communities Solution to leverage the astounding growth in social media.