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What is SIMS for Steel Imports? A Practical Guide for MSMEs in 2025

Importing steel in 2025? Do you know SIMS compliance is now mandatory? The Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) is a DGFT rule that requires MSMEs to register every steel shipment before it leaves the exporting country. This guide explains what SIMS is, how to file it, fees, validity, common mistakes, and the latest November 2025 update allowing annual registration. Learn how SIMS affects pricing, delivery timelines, and landed costs – and why smart compliance protects MSME margins.

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Air Freight for MSMEs: Cost, Speed & Service Guide

This guide helps MSMEs understand the benefits of air freight, including faster delivery, improved reliability, and cost-effective solutions for time-sensitive shipments. It covers when to choose air freight, how to select the right provider, and how to optimize logistics for better operational efficiency.

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Ocean Freight Logistics: Cost, Carrier, and Risk Tips

This comprehensive guide helps Indian businesses understand and optimize their ocean freight operations. It breaks down the fundamentals of sea shipping, from choosing between FCL and LCL to selecting the right freight partners. The article highlights real-world challenges like port delays, hidden costs, and cargo damage, while offering practical tips...

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Differences between 3PL and 4 PL: Which is better for your business?

A 3PL or 4PL logistics solution - which one is more suitable for MSMEs in India? Read on for answers to this question. In this article, we explore the differences between the two logistics solutions, so you can make informed decisions for your business.

Last updated on: Sep 9, 2025

Anirban Sinha

Procurement

What is Sariya? Explore its Grades, Applications, and Prices

Sariya remains the backbone of India’s construction sector. For MSMEs, however, buying decisions cannot rest only on the sariya price today. Freight costs, GST input credits, and credit terms all influence the real landed cost. Choosing the right grade as per IS 1786, keeping tender documentation audit-ready, and using tools like Bar Bending Schedules or Mill Test Certificates help small businesses cut wastage and avoid disputes. This guide brings a practical roadmap for 2025, designed to help MSMEs buy smarter,...

Last updated on: Sep 19, 2025

Charul Nalwaya

MSME

GST Collection August 2025: India’s revenue of ₹1.86 lakh crore is up 6.5%…

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.

Last updated on: Sep 8, 2025

Anirban Sinha

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RFT in Tenders: MSME Guide to Apply and Avoid Rejection

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.

Sep 3, 2025

Ananya Mittal

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Green Steel Prices Are Rising – What MSMEs Should Know Before Paying a…

Last updated on: Nov 26, 2025/

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Are rising green steel prices worth the premium for your business? With costs now 15-40% higher than regular steel, many...

Beyond Rebar: How Specialty Steels Are Shaping India’s Manufacturing Future

Last updated on: Nov 26, 2025/

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How are specialty steels transforming India’s manufacturing future? As industries like EVs, aerospace, electronics, defence and renewable energy upgrade to...