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From early-year strength to monsoon dips and year-end stabilisation, steel prices in 2025 shifted often. Such movements impacted MSMEs, construction firms, auto suppliers, and fabricators. This article explains the key drivers and prepares buyers for the 2026 steel market.
Do you want to advance your career in the logistics and supply chain management field? Would you like to know how logistics certifications, particularly in India, can enhance your professional skills and open up new career opportunities? Read on to know more about the significance of logistics certifications in India,...
Do you want to know why the partnership between Tata nexarc and Scorpion Express came into existence? Learn about the major benefits, key locations positively impacted, and future outlook of this collaboration. Read on to know more about this partnership and how easy and quick it is to book your...
India's GST collection for May 2025 reached ₹2.01 lakh crore, marking a 16.4% YoY rise. After ₹27,210 crore in refunds, the net revenue stood at ₹1.74 lakh crore—a 20.4% increase. IGST dominated at ₹1.08 lakh crore, with ₹50,070 crore from imports alone. Top contributors included Maharashtra (₹31,530 crore), Karnataka (₹14,299 crore), and Tamil Nadu (₹12,230 crore). E-invoicing adoption, strong domestic demand, active imports, and faster refund cycles fueled growth. Sustained collections above ₹2 lakh crore signal improving compliance, robust consumption,...
The article offers a practical guide to using the Kraljic Matrix for MSMEs, showing how to categorize suppliers based on supply risk and business impact to make smarter procurement decisions. It connects each quadrant to real strategies—like hedging steel price volatility, leveraging GeM tender rules, securing BNPL credit for bottlenecks, and integrating ESG into strategic sourcing. With examples from Indian industries and tools like BI dashboards, the piece repositions the matrix as a living decision framework—empowering MSMEs to balance cost,...
The Defect Liability Period (DLP) is a critical post-completion phase in public tenders, especially for MSMEs handling government contracts. It affects payment timelines, document requirements, and bid eligibility. Each portal—GeM, CPPP, state PWD—handles DLP differently, with strict upload and format rules. Managing DLP smartly can reduce rejections and improve bid success.
Tender deadlines often change due to corrigenda issued by government authorities, impacting bid preparation and submission. Vendors must treat every extension as a fresh checkpoint—re-downloading documents, verifying updates, and renewing certificates as needed. Different platforms like GEM, CPPP, and state portals handle extensions uniquely, so staying vigilant with portal alerts and internal calendars is essential. Properly managing extended timelines helps avoid common rejections caused by outdated documents or expired DSCs. When used strategically, the extra time can sharpen pricing, update...
India’s GST collection in January 2026 reached ₹1.93 lakh crore, reflecting steady revenue growth and strong economic activity. Growth was...
Steel prices in India are beginning to rise after months of historically low levels. The shift is mainly driven by...
Smart PEB buildings are not defined by dashboards or sensors alone. Their real value lies in predictable energy use, clear...
Steel prices in India are shaped by raw material costs, demand cycles, policy measures, and market forces. This article explains...
