"We're Out": Malaysia Becomes First Country to Abandon US Reciprocal Trade Deal

Malaysia has become the first country to walk away from a bilateral trade agreement it signed with the United States under Washington's reciprocal…

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RoDTEP Benefits Cut by Half: What It Means for Indian Exporters

The government has reduced benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme by 50 % with immediate effect. For…

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At AI Impact Summit 2026, Ashwini Vaishnaw Positions IndiaAI Mission 2.0 for MSMEs

India is preparing to reposition artificial intelligence from a frontier technology to a mainstream business tool. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026,…

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Amazon Cuts Seller Fees: What It Really Means for Small Businesses in India

India SME Forum recently hosted Mr. Gaurav Bhatnagar, Director of Sales at Amazon India, for a fireside chat on Amazon’s landmark seller fee revision.…

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Sensors and AI Take Centre Stage in MSME Digital Upgrade Push

India’s MSME digitalisation agenda is entering a more substantive phase, moving beyond basic compliance software and accounting tools toward shop-floor…

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Historic India–New Zealand FTA Opens New Global Markets for MSMEs

On 27 April 2026, India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, a significant step for MSME exporters. The pact eliminates duties…

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New Food Safety Rules to Increase Daily Record-Keeping for Businesses

In a major regulatory change that could affect nearly five million food businesses across India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has…

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‘Mother of All Trade Deals’ Finalised: India–EU Conclude Free Trade Agreement Talks

After years of slow progress and repeated pauses, India and the European Union have reached a decisive breakthrough on their long-pending Free Trade…

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