An agreement has been signed between India and Ethiopia in the area of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Prime minister, Manmohan Singh while signing the agreement in Addis Ababa said that it will be beneficial for both nations.

This SME segment pact has been inked by Dr. HP Kumar, CMD of National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). Mr. Meskelchalla DG, ...

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A MoU has been signed for bringing collaboration in areas like education, research and extension services for MSMEs together with promotion of entrepreneurship in rural Nigeria. This is a five year MoU signed between Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Ahmadabad-based International Centre for Entrepreneurship & Career Development (ICECD).


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10
Jun

Budget’09: MSME sector expectations

By Biz2Credit Advisor

Small businesses are hopeful that the forthcoming 2009 government budget will provide further financial relief. MSME believes a rationalization of taxes would give the industry a revitalizing shot in the arm. Specifically, MSME wants tax holiday extensions for export-oriented units (EOUs) and software technology parks (STPs), benefits under Section 80-IA, and giving infrastructure status to social sectors such as health and ...

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