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Industries slowly resume operations, MSMEs continue to stay away from work

MSMEs in Chennai and surrounding regions remain closed due to flooding. Many factories operated with 50% workforce as workers in flood-affected areas could not commute. TN Small & Tiny Industries Association requested assistance from CM as losses run into crores. Automobile firms resumed ops, offering 50% discount on insurance claims.…

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Networking charges for rooftop solar energy panels discourage investments, say industries

Industries in Coimbatore say networking charges for rooftop solar energy discourage investments. Tangedco collects Rs. 1/unit from HT consumers, while MSMEs recently got a 50% reduction. 6,000 MW of solar energy installed in TN, with 1,000 MW added yearly. MSMEs want nil charges for rooftop solar, but HT consumers have…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

MSME vendor development programme: Experts call for greater industry-academia collaboration

MSMEs urged to collaborate with academia to produce industry-ready engineers; customer-centric business model stressed for growth; MSMEs should focus on export to benchmark against world's best. #MSMEs #Academia #Industry #Customer-Centric #Export #Growth

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

How a climate-proofed MSME sector can drive Tamil Nadu’s EV leadership

Climate-related extreme events such as heatwaves and floods are already impacting life, livelihoods and productivity in India; With a thriving MSME sector, Tamil Nadu can demonstrate how becoming a global EV manufacturing hub can be achieved while ensuring a just and inclusive transition

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Chamber urges Niramala Sitharaman to ensure early completion of projects in A.P.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded favourably to the appeals of AP Chamber of Commerce & Industry Federation for key projects in the State. Issues such as air connectivity, Vande Bharat sleeper trains, food processing sector, GST on naturally dried chillies, Oil Palm Board, bulk drug park, TCS on overseas travel…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

DMK keen on protecting corrupt Ministers: BJP leader Annamalai

BJP's K. Annamalai accuses ruling DMK of protecting Ministers with corruption charges. He claims power tariff in TN is highest in India, hurting MSMEs. He also alleges Mahalir Urimai Thogai benefits few and TASMAC won't be closed due to DMK's vested interests.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Power cuts will hit MSMEs’ domestic, exports delivery commitments: trade bodies

MSMEs in Karnataka face bleak outlook due to power cuts; trade bodies urge govt. to buy additional power & promote renewable energy to reduce burden on main grids.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Tamil Nadu Government appeals to MSMEs not to get ‘instigated’

TN govt appeals to MSMEs protesting electricity charges; TNERC recommends tariff revision; MLAs move call attention motion to highlight need for govt intervention.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

MSMEs in Tamil Nadu to continue protests against high power costs

MSMEs in Tamil Nadu will stage protests on October 4 against high power costs. Talks with Tamil Nadu government on September 29 did not yield results.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Indian Navy to unveil ‘Swavlamban 2.0’ next week: Vice-Chief

Indian Navy to release 'Swavlamban 2.0' roadmap next week, surpassing target of developing 75 futuristic technologies in partnership with domestic MSMEs and startups. AoN obtained for 12 cases worth ₹1,500 crore; products worth ₹200 crore already signed. Fire-fighting suit and bot developed, export queries from other countries.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023