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India’s steel sector is entering a clear reset in 2026, driven by policy support, resilient domestic demand, and strategic investments. Producers are focusing on efficiency, capacity utilisation, and value-added products, while buyers navigate pricing and supply dynamics. Let’s dive into the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping India’s steel industry today.
Understand the difference FOB vs EXW, FCA, CIF, DDP, DAP & More in global trade with detailed comparisons of costs, responsibilities, insurance, risk, and Incoterms for informed shipping decisions.
Learn the FOB shipping meaning, its types, benefits, risks, and step-by-step process. Ideal for MSMEs, first-time importers, and global traders seeking clarity on ownership and risk transfer in international shipping contracts.
GST collection for August 2025 in India grew 6.5% to ₹1.86 lakh crore, compared to August 2024. In this article, we take a look at sector insights, state contributions, refund challenges, and how tax reforms may reshape compliance for businesses.
An RFT (Request for Tender) is the formal stage where government buyers invite detailed bids from vendors. For MSMEs, this is a key entry point into public procurement but also the stage where most rejections happen due to missing documents, DSC errors, or late submissions. This guide explains how to register on GeM, CPPP, and state portals, avoid common mistakes, use MSME exemptions, and choose the right platform to improve success rates.
Get a practical buying script for stainless steel springs used in MSME plants. Learn how to pick grades for Indian environments, anchor specs to ASTM A313 and IS 4454 Part 4, and set testable targets for load and spring rate. The guide covers coiling, stress relief, passivation or electropolish, and monsoon-ready packing with VCI and desiccants. Includes RFQ templates, GeM documentation tips, and quick fixes for tea staining, magnetism queries, and load drift so lots clear QA on time.
PAC may vary depending on the context, and each version carries serious implications for small businesses. As a Proprietary Article Certificate, it restricts procurement to a single brand. As the Probable Amount of Contract, it sets the estimated value that drives deposits and guarantees. In project execution, PAC is a Provisional Acceptance Certificate that triggers payments and warranties. This article explains each meaning and highlights what MSMEs should watch out for to avoid rejection, losses, or delays.
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The EPC tender process in India requires strict compliance, accurate documentation, and early eligibility assessment. For MSMEs, success depends on...
