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The roadmap for globally competitive Indian MSMEs | Easwaran Subramanian, Partner, Deloitte India | MC Unusual Suspects
As one of India’s largest employers, the micro small and medium enterprises have a big impact. They have a significant share in India’s exports and play a vital role in global supply chains. While domestic MSMEs are striving to rise to their full potential, global uncertainty makes this actualization a challenge. On this episode of Unusual Suspects, host Gaurav Choudhury is joined by Easwaran Subramanian, Partner, Deloitte India to discuss how Budget 2026 can address the needs of India’s MSME sector. Tune in for ideas ranging from AI-assisted collateral free lending to creating economies of scope via globally competitive clusters and much more.
INDIA
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that if the BJP comes to power in Kerala, Sabarimala gold loss will be investigated and the culprits will be jailed
BUSINESS
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BUSINESS
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CITY
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POLITICS
Karnataka Congress MP terms Sanapur rape-murder 'minor incident', sparks row
POLITICS
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution against renaming MGNREGA, new funding structure under VB-G-RAM-G
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BUSINESS
Budget should explain government's long-term structural road map: Prashant Khemka, WhiteOak Capital
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BUSINESS
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BUSINESS
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WORLD
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INDIA
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INDIA
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INDIA
PM Modi launches Svanidhi credit card, flags off new train services in Kerala
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BUSINESS
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BUSINESS
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WORLD
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INDIA
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DEFENCE
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BUSINESS
Hindustan Zinc shares rise 6% to hit fresh 52-week high as silver extends record rally; m-cap nears Rs 3 lakh cr-mark
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INDIA
Noida's Shiv Nadar and Cambridge schools receive bomb threat
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INDIA
PMO asks Indian missions to chase every market amid tariff headwinds, push export diversification
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BUSINESS
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BUSINESS
Govt speeds up drug trial approvals, cuts review time to 45 days: Report
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