Aparna Constructions records 225 percent spike in enquiries

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global manufacturer of speciality chemicals, has entered into a multi-year supply agreement with a top global agrochemical innovator for the supply of a critical agrochemical intermediate used in crop protection formulations. This agreement elevates the current annual engagement to a structured supply contract through 31st March 2030, with a significant increase in volumes.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11: Virtual Auditor (https://virtualauditor.in), a digital compliance, valuation, and forensic advisory platform headquartered in Chennai with offices in Bangalore and Mumbai, today announced the expansion of its integrated service offerings across eight professional practice verticals. Leveraging its digital-first infrastructure, the platform serves startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and cross-border investors seamlessly across all of India.

New Delhi [India], March 10: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited ("Axis Max Life"/ "Company") has entered into a strategic Corporate Agent partnership with Saarathi Finance and Credit Private Limited ("Saarathi Finance"), a next-generation greenfield non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on bridging the credit gap for India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 10: Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM), an industry-led, Section 8 not-for-profit movement building a Quality brand for India, announced that it will convene its MSME Symposium 2026 with the theme India Needs a Resurgent MSME Sector, on March 20, 2026 at Anna University, Guindy, Chennai. IFQM, led by its Governing Council consisting of industry captains, is committed to enabling Indian organisations to be globally competitive through quality, excellence and innovation initiatives. Registration to the symposium is open through the IFQM website - https://ifqm.org.in/events/ifqm-msme-symposium-2026/.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could contribute between USD 135.6 billion and USD 149.9 billion to the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector as early as 2035. This projection, according to a PwC report titled "Unlocking the AI Edge for MSMEs," remains contingent on these enterprises accounting for 50 per cent of the nation's manufacturing value added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and industry leaders to prioritise a strategy of building, producing, and connecting more to enhance India's export capabilities.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 2: Walk into a cafe near a college campus or a co-working space in any Indian city, and a subtle shift becomes noticeable. Young consumers are dressing with intention. Sneakers are worn, not preserved. Sunglasses are part of looks rather than protection. Details such as socks, watches, bags, and small accessories feel carefully considered. For India's Gen Z, fashion is no longer about accumulating labels. It is about constructing identity in ways that feel authentic, modular, and adaptable to daily life.

National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Ashish Chauhan noted that India has positioned itself as one of the most cost-effective and inclusive capital markets globally, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 26: Indian small and medium businesses lose more time to banking than most owners realise. Many founders and finance teams spend nearly 15 hours a week managing payments, checking balances, reconciling accounts and following up on collections. That is almost two working days lost every week -- despite record levels of fintech innovation.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 25: Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) segment, today announced its landmark entry into India's consumer tyre market with the launch of its On-Highway portfolio. Marking a strategic expansion beyond its OHT leadership, BKT introduced purpose-built products for Two-Wheelers (scooters and motorcycles) and Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCV), underscoring its long-term commitment to India's fast-growing consumer and replacement tyre segments.