National flags are being sold during the Cricket World Cup by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Small shops have mushroomed mainly in the suburban areas for crucial matches. The tri-color flag is cricket enthusiasts' best buy as matches are being played and cricket fever reaches its zenith. The Indian flag dominates as excitement for ...

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The Shawl industry manufacturers expect 15 to 20 per cent growth this year. This industry is estimated at Rs 1,000 crore. An early winter, a good monsoon and an increasing demand in international market have confirmed a smattering 15-20 per cent growth of business in this current year.

Manufacturers have started to make improved designs and have ...

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Three labs will be constituted by Malaysia to safeguard Malaysian Indians who take interest in small and medium enterprises (SME) and the retail industry. S. K. Devamany, Deputy Minister in PM’s Office conveyed about this planning.

Devamany told about this to media-persons and then went on to meet members of ‘Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce ...

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A public procurement policy (PPP) is expected to be introduced by January end that would better the condition of micro and small industries. The PPP will make it essential for all ministries and public sector undertakings (PSUs) to reserve 20% of annual procurement from MSMEs.

This 20% reservation will be implemented over next ...

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In the coming span of two years, Rs 4,000-crore Coimbatore based pump industry is set to touch the Rs 6,000 crore in terms of sales revenues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the industry are either closing down or are getting converted to suppliers for large companies. This is due to erosion in profit margins ...

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