Introduction Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) continue encountering hardships in getting business loans, particularly converting trade receivables into liquid funds. To mitigate the hardships faced by MSMEs, RBI came out with a concept paper on “MSME Factoring-Trade Receivables Exchange” and created an Institutional Structure called M1xchange to finance trade receivables. In addition, RBI granted …
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If we need a loan, the first step is to approach a bank or a non-banking financial institution. The bank decides the rate of interest on loans based on our credit score, loan amount, and duration of the business loan. In a significant move that continues to shape India’s financial landscape, the Reserve Bank of …
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A handicrafts business is a lucrative business idea to start your entrepreneurial journey. However, even if you have some of the best products, starting and running a profitable plan can still be difficult. Also, if you are a beginner, setting up a new business in an already competitive market can be daunting. But the good …
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Three significant challenges faced by Indian SMEs in 2022 SMEs account for a sizable chunk of Indian enterprises. According to reliable sources, nine out of ten enterprises in India are small businesses. SMEs play a crucial role in the development of trade and industry. The small business units are also responsible for employment generation across …
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Introduction A current account is the kind of bank account that allows an individual or a business to conduct a high number of monetary transactions every day. A Current Account can be opened as well as administered by a single individual, a group of people, or a company. There is a difference between a Current …
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The MSME sector is the backbone of the economy of the Indian nation as it plays a vital role in maximizing its economic growth. It is a business loan without collateral which means applying for a loan without any security. The MSME sector has more than 6.25 crore units and became the worst-hit industry because …
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Congratulations! You’ve looked for the best rates and conditions, gone through the small business loan application procedure, and finally been authorised for a capital infusion. Receiving a small-business loan is a wonderful experience. It might lead to new prospects for growth and keep you ahead of the competition. But what comes next? The answer you …
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If you’re a book publisher, you might be aware of how you need to display the ISBN number on all the books you’ve published. A unique, 13-digit number that helps identify the publisher and the publications’ title, it is a permanent identification and doesn’t require you to renew your ISBN registration. Having an ISBN number …
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What is VAT? VAT, or Value-added Tax, is an indirect charge on almost all products and services in most parts of the world. It is paid by the end consumer of the product or service and can account for a significant percentage of the amount paid for a product or service. VAT is collected by …
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Introduction Your credit score is the most important aspect in determining whether the lender will trust you when you request any kind of loan, including an MSME loan, business loan, collateral free loan, or an unsecured loan. CIBIL, a TransUnion subsidiary, is an RBI-approved credit score organisation in charge of creating credit ratings for businesses …
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The tax collected at source (TCS) is usually charged from the buyer by a seller on a specified product/service during the sale. Deposited with the tax authorities, they are ideally business transactions that bear no effect on the common people. Items taxable under this provision are mentioned in detail under ‘Section 206C’ of the Income …
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The GST return is filed by business owners monthly or quarterly in an official document containing details such as purchases, sales, and other related taxes. The GST return filing process is extremely easy, conducted on the official GST portal provided by the Government of India. Formulated in 2017 and implemented two years later, the new …
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