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Just in:   • India, Argentina agree to bolster ties in agriculture sector  • Brazil expresses 'indignation' over US tariffs  • Govt emphasises ULI as critical DPI for lending ecosystem  • Sensex, Nifty open flat as markets look for new positive triggers  • Auto exports grow over 2 pc in S. Korea in June despite US tariffs  Last updated: 10 Jul, 2025   The trade war we didn’t start, but may still pay for it Bikky Khosla | 10 Jul, 2025 I’m watching, like millions of small exporters across the nation, as US President Donald Trump roars back onto the global stage. However this time not with diplomacy, but rather with a sledgehammer of tariffs    Read more.... Beyond Celebration: Time to Empower our MSMEs Bikky Khosla | 27 Jun, 2025 On the occasion of International MSMEs Day, I would like to take the opportunity to salute the unwavering spirit, adaptability, and determination of our small businesses that continue to drive innovation and growth. Here is to your strength and perseverance.    Read more.... The Ripple Effect: Global Geopolitics and Indian MSMEs Bikky Khosla | 19 Jun, 2025 For someone closely tracking India’s small business ecosystem, I have never seen global headwinds align with such relentless force. The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, uncertainty over US trade tariffs and the growing diplomatic ambiguity between India, Pakistan, and Washington are all converging into a perfect storm - and Indian MSMEs appear to be caught right in its path.     Read more.... Indian MSMEs can no longer afford to ignore AI Bikky Khosla | 05 Jun, 2025 As someone closely monitoring the evolving industrial landscape in the country, I’m really saddened by the widening gap between our MSMEs and their global counterparts when it comes to embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI)    Read more.... Opportunity for Indian MSMEs on a platter Bikky Khosla | 28 May, 2025 Over the past several weeks, we’ve been navigating through a particularly turbulent period marked by the conflict with Pakistan and internal unrest in Bangladesh.     Read more.... India-UK FTA - Let’s benefit from it! Bikky Khosla | 08 May, 2025 At a time when nations across the globe – just after Donald Trump took over the Presidency of the US – are caught in tariff wars, India too is facing mounting threats of import tariffs from the United States. And the free trade agreement we signed with the UK recently offers a much-needed breather, especially for our MSME sector.    Read more.... Is a fresh start for Indian exporters on the cards after Canada’s election results? Bikky Khosla | 30 Apr, 2025 For long I have been watching the evolving diplomatic landscape between India and Canada with a mixture of hope and caution. Over the past year, tensions between the two nations strained not just political ties, but also the prospects for trade and investment    Read more.... Indo-China cooperation holds key to our businesses’ success Bikky Khosla | 16 Apr, 2025 For far too long, India and China have allowed political tension to overshadow economic opportunity. I don’t deny the complexities of our relationship. Border disputes, trust deficits, and strategic rivalries are real and serious.     Read more.... US trade tariffs - a pause and an advantage for India Bikky Khosla | 10 Apr, 2025 After a week of economic turmoil and widespread instability, better sense has finally prevailed with the US President deciding to pause the sweeping reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for all countries, except China.     Read more.... MSME Reforms: A Big Boost for Small Businesses Bikky Khosla | 27 Mar, 2025 The long awaited revision in MSME classification is finally here - better late than never. In my opinion, the government’s decision to revise MSME classification limits is a landmark move    Read more.... Digitisation: A game changer for MSME Financing in India Bikky Khosla | 20 Mar, 2025 When I compare my experiences of the nineties with the present, I definitely see a marked change. Today the rise of fintech platforms and digital lending solutions has made a huge difference    Read more.... New Export Promotion Schemes on the anvil Bikky Khosla | 13 Mar, 2025 Two developments since our last newsletter give me some hope to salvage the heat of the current global tariff war. The first is our government’s decision to roll out new    Read more.... Way out for MSMEs amidst ongoing global political uncertainty Bikky Khosla | 07 Mar, 2025 Prime minister Narendra Modi's recent statement that MSMEs are the backbone of the country's economy couldn't have come at a better time.     Read more.... Turning Tariffs into Opportunities: Urgent Need to Embrace Digital Marketing Bikky Khosla | 27 Feb, 2025 The recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the United States on Indian imports is a wake-up call for our exporters, especially for MSMEs who export to the US. These tariffs, definitely, are not just another policy shift    Read more.... Focus on Balancing Trade, Tariffs, and Opportunities in Modi-Trump meet Bikky Khosla | 13 Feb, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States to meet his 'friend' Donald Trump holds significant importance, particularly in light of the newly announced tariffs on several sectors    Read more.... Recent Budget and MSMEs: a step forward, but is it enough? Bikky Khosla | 06 Feb, 2025 My first reaction would be that with revised classification criteria, enhanced credit access, and sector-specific initiatives, the government has demonstrated a clear intent to boost the sector's growth    Read more.... What MSMEs expect from the forthcoming Union Budget Bikky Khosla | 30 Jan, 2025 Like everyone in the MSME sector, I am hopeful that favourable measures in the Budget will alleviate the challenges of MSMEs to a great extent.    Read more.... The IMS Shift: Supporting MSMEs Through a Challenging Transition Bikky Khosla | 23 Jan, 2025 The new IMS is indeed a step towards efficiency, simplification and global standards. But as someone who knows the reality of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), it is clear that the transition to this system is more daunting for smaller businesses    Read more.... The Falling Rupee – A Cause for Cautious Optimism Bikky Khosla | 16 Jan, 2025 While a weaker rupee makes Indian products cheaper on the global market, the broader picture is far more complicated than it appears.     Read more.... Digital Marketing - Game Changer For Indian MSMEs Bikky Khosla | 09 Jan, 2025 India has a vast and dynamic digital landscape that offers incredible opportunities for businesses to scale taking into consideration the fact there are over 900 million internet users in the country.     Read more.... Archives: 2025 ( 20 )    2024 ( 51 )    2023 ( 52 )    2022 ( 52 )    2021 ( 52 )    2020 ( 52 )    2019 ( 52 )    2018 ( 53 )    2017 ( 53 )    2016 ( 51 )    2015 ( 53 )    2014 ( 359 )    Index     Customs Exchange Rates Currency Import Export US Dollar 84.35 82.60 UK Pound 106.35 102.90 Euro 92.50 89.35 Japanese Yen 55.05 53.40 As on 12 Oct, 2024   Daily Poll Do you think Indian businesses will be negatively affected by Trump's America First Policy?  Yes  No  Can't Say   Commented Stories

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