Table of Contents Introduction What is open market credit? Why MSMEs use it Reason 1 – Hidden interest costs are much higher than they appear Reason 2 – Unpredictable payment terms hurt cash flow Reason 3 – Relationship-based credit leads to supplier dependency Reason...
Table of Contents Why Rourkela Steel Plant matters to India’s economy Details of the expansion Alignment with National Steel Vision 2030 Economic impact on Odisha Relevance to MSMEs across India Impact on steel buyers, traders, and end-use industries Government–state...
Table of Contents Introduction What is SIMS and Why was it Introduced? Without SIMS vs with SIMS SIMS Importance for MSMEs Steel Products that require SIMS Registration How to File SIMS Registration SIMS Filing Fees, Validity Period & Approval Time What the Latest...
Table of Contents What are QCOs (Quality Control Orders)? Details of the Proposed Suspension Top Reasons Behind the Proposal Potential Benefits of the Proposed Suspension Concerns and Criticisms Stakeholder Perspectives Possible Scenarios/Future Outlook Policy...
Table of Contents Steel Market Context Entering 2025 Month-wise Steel Price Breakdown Key Drivers Behind 2025’s Steel Prices Impact on MSMEs and Steel Buyers 2026 Outlook Risks and Opportunities for Buyers in 2026 Conclusion Steel prices are important for India’s...
Table of Contents Market Context Analysts’ Forecasts vs. Actual Performance Segment-wise Outlook Key Drivers Behind Tata Steel’s Q2 Rebound Possible Challenges Strategic Moves and Structural Changes What Tata Steel’s Q2 Results Mean for MSMEs & Steel Buyers...
Table of Contents Green Steel Policy Context What Does ‘Green Steel’ Mean? Government Incentives and Eligibility Eligible Companies and Impact on MSMEs Industry Implications and Market Impact Possible Challenges and Solutions Practical Recommendations for Steel Buyers...
Table of Contents Introduction What’s Driving India’s Steel Price Decline How Falling Prices Affect MSME Procurement Procurement Strategy in a Low-Price Cycle Hidden Costs Still Impacting Your Landed Price Policy, Forecast and What’s Next Conclusion FAQs Introduction...
Table of Contents Introduction – Why Steel Decarbonisation Matters What Is Steel Decarbonisation? Global Momentum and Market Shifts India’s Steel Decarbonisation Landscape MSME Challenges in Low-Carbon Transition Opportunities for MSMEs and Buyers Financing and Risk...
Table of Contents Introduction What was Steel Mahakumbh 2025 Why “Mahakumbh”? Relevance for businesses Key takeaways and announcements Two “Mahakumbhs,” SAIL in Prayagraj vs Mumbai Steel Expo Why the event matters for MSMEs Green steel takeaways for procurement Bottom...
Table of Contents Introduction Hard anodised meaning Stainless steel meaning Compliance and food safety requirements in India Practical performance: Heat, durability, and safety Lifecycle cost and procurement considerations Which material fits which MSME use case...
