Category Archives: Regulations

30 per cent purchases from micro and small enterprises to be made obligatory for multi-brand retail

Posted on February 20, 2012 by cvannorman

BANGALORE: Government planned to make it obligatory for the multi-brand retail to source 30 per cent of their annual purchases from micro and small enterprises (MSEs), Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister Virbhadra Singh today said. “The centre … Continue reading →

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Deregulation will revive Small and Medium Enterprises- Muhammad Umar, DG SMEDAN

Posted on January 23, 2012 by cvannorman

As Nigerians gradually settle for the new price of N97.00 per liter of petrol, Alhaji Muhammad Nadada Umar, the Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) affirmed that fuel subsidy removal will resurrect the small and medium … Continue reading →

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Proposal to Develop 25 Clusters as Industry Innovation Clusters

Posted on December 22, 2011 by cvannorman

The role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the economic development of the country is well established. For their promotion and development, The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been implementing various programmes and schemes. Procurement … Continue reading →

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Strategic plan helps Dubai power ahead

Posted on December 5, 2011 by cvannorman

Dubai: The Department of Economic Development (DED) was established in March 1992 to organise, regulate and boost trade and industry in Dubai. In October 2008, the government tasked DED with ensuring that the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan were … Continue reading →

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MFI sector needs regulation: Kidwai

Posted on November 22, 2011 by thumphries

Pitching for early enactment of the Micro Finance Bill, HSBC India Chief Naina Lal Kidwai has said the MFI sector has huge potential but needs regulations for growth. “The MFI sector has a lot of potential. But it needs to … Continue reading →

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French Official Calls Bank ‘Bashing’ Futile

Posted on March 15, 2011 by thumphries

The French economy minister said it was futile to continue castigating bankers for their role in the financial crisis, arguing that attention should shift to making sure the banks returned to their core role of financing growth. “It’s time for … Continue reading →

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