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US reciprocal tariffs will exacerbate stress for Indian MSMEs with moderate to high intensity, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) recently cautioned.
Ind-Ra expects Indian MSMEs to turn more vulnerable, especially entities in the sectors where the impact of tariff war is negative.
It believes that any demand slowdown could impact MSMEs more than mid-sized corporations.Read More

Indian PM Narendra Modi recently commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala that was completed at an estimated cost of $1.05 billion.
All transshipment cargo of the country will be handled from the seaport within a year.
The aim is to reduce India’s logistics cost by 30 per cent by increasing efficiency and cut turnaround time.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone built the port.Read More

The report on ‘Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India’ highlights significant improvements in MSME credit access but reveals a ₹80 lakh crore (~$94.92 billion) credit gap.
It outlines challenges such as skill shortages, low R&D investment, and barriers to adopting modern technologies.
The report calls for systemic reforms in financing, skilling, innovation, and market access.Read More

India’s manufacturing PMI edged up to 58.2 in April, the strongest sector health in 10 months.
Output rose at its fastest rate since June 2024, supported by robust domestic and export demand.
New orders and employment grew sharply, while selling prices surged to an 11.5-year high.
Input costs rose modestly, yet firms passed these on.
Optimism remained strong amid rising enquiries and stock building.Read More