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Seminar on ‘Capital Raising through SME Exchanges

yazdi — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:57:33 +0000

Start Coffee Roasting, Grinding & Packaging Units

yazdi — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:09:04 +0000

TAKE A STEP FORWARD. START COFFEE ROASTING, GRINDING & PACKAGING UNITS.

Demand for coffee in the country has been growing very fast. Traditionally only South Indian States were considered as the market for coffee. In recent years coffee has acquired a national presence and demand for coffee is growing much faster in the non-south regions. Between 2003 and 2009 the coffee consumption has grown in the non-south regions @42% annually while it has grown by 3,5% p.a in the southern states. There are exciting business opportunities for coffee processing units especially in non-southern states.

Coffee Board provides 25% subsidy with a ceiling of Rs 25 Lakhs per unit to individuals and firms and 40% subsidy with a ceiling of Rs 40 Lakhs per unit to the self help groups and growers collectives or co operatives-on the total cost of the equipment.

The eligible items for support are Roasting, Grinding and Packaging machineries all together or either Roasting or Grinding machinery along with Packaging machinery.
Existing units can also avail this benefit for addition of any of the components.
Eligible Capacities of Machinery Roaster of 10kg per batch or more capacity. Commercial grinder of 15kg or more per hour capacity Packaging Machines (pedal sealing, continuous sealing, filling and Sealing form fill and sealing automatic or semi automatic Nitrogen flushing and sealing machine, amniotic and semiautomatic Vaccumissing sealing machine) are eligible for subsidy under the scheme.

Please obtain complete details of the scheme and the detailed conditions of eligibility, application procedure etc by accessing ‘Support for Coffee Processing’ from Coffee Board website www.indiacoffee.org.

Pioneering Spirit

yazdi — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:35:35 +0000

If you are an entrepreneur looking to blaze new trails with your business, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Share your business story today for a chance to meet business icons face to face, impress them with your pioneering spirit and unique business plan to win:

A sponsorship by Canaan Partners to a business programme at Cambridge
A coveted mentorship from The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
A Lufthansa Business Class return ticket to a destination of your choice in Europe

In the extremely successful Season 2, ten entrepreneurs like you were selected as ‘pioneers of tomorrow’ and received the invaluable benefit of a TiE mentorship as well as a free Business Class ticket.

You could be next.

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SME Finance & Investment Summit

yazdi — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:03 +0000

About the Summit

The Banks and Financial Institutions are the only sources of funding and financing for the growth of industry, SME Sector and other enterprises for business expansion, diversification and development. Also currently the NBFCs and HNIs are keen to invest and finance in the growth oriented SMEs and industries.

Due to ever increasing cross border business transaction around the world, corporate and SMEs are on the constant look out for profitable investment opportunities. This results in many joint ventures and other forms of collaborations. To meet the fund requirements for expansion and diversification, SMEs should understand and tap the various avenues like venture capital, private equity and SME Stock Exchange.

SMEs deserve encouragement and support from the Banks and Government agencies to adopt and obtain new facilities for their business growth. The SMEs should take advantage of various facilities by understanding and approaching the concerned authorities. The latest technologies, marketing strategies, innovative ideas, IT solutions and financial products are the main areas on which SMEs should focus constant attention for sustained development. Many SMEs are not aware as to how to take advantages of numerous opportunities and various support services available to them for their business and growth.Read More…

BSE launches SME Exchange

yazdi — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:00:17 +0000

The Prime Minister’s Task Force (Jan. 2010) has recommended to set-up a dedicated Stock Exchange/ Platform for SME. SEBI has also laid down the regulation for the governance of SME Exchange/Platform. Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd, an Exchange which has founded the equity cult in the country has witnessed many companies becoming big from small by raising funds from Capital Market. We therefore understand the importance of setting-up an Exchange for Small and Medium Enterprises. BSE is however keen on setting up an exchange for small and medium enterprises. The necessary changes and amendments are being made in the rules, bye-laws and regulations of the cash market for making a provision for SME exchange.

Benefits of Listing at BSE SME Platform

Access to capital and future financing opportunities
Increased visibility and prestige
Venture Capital (VC)
Liquidity for shareholders
Create employee incentive mechanisms
Facilitate growth through Mergers and Acquisitions
Encourages Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit
Efficient Risk Distribution

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Support for SMEs through Incubators

yazdi — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:51:16 +0000

Government of India – Development Commissioner(MSME) - Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Scheme for Providing Support for
“Entrepreneural and Managerial Development of SMEs through Incubators”

INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

About the Scheme: The scheme provides early stage funding for nurturing innovative business ideas (new/ingenious technology, processes, products. procedures, etc.), which could be commercialized in a year.

Level of Funding: About Rs.66.28 lakh for 10 business idea @ Rs 6.25 lakh per idea and Rs 3.78 lakh for infrastructure support, training etc.

Who can Apply: Any Technical/Management Institutions, Universities etc having established in-house support services and facilities with experienced/devoted faculty who can nurture/mentor innovative business idea
that are at near commercialization stage.

How to Apply: The Organization/institutes should submit the proposal on or before 15-04-2011 in the prescribed application format to the Development Commissioner (MSME), 7th Floor, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 108. Each
institute is expected to recommend 10 business ideas after they are recognized as one of the host institution of this department to implement the scheme.

For details of the prescribed application formats for institutions, guidelines of the scheme and other details, please visit our web-site at http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/schemes/SUPPORTFOREMDTI.html

For any turther information and clarification please contact Dr. Amarnath. Assistant Director. Office of the DC(MSME) 7th Floor, Nirman Bhawan. New Delhi – 110108. Phone: 011-23063800, 02-06. Extn 2453 . E-mail: atiwari@dcmsme.gov.in

10,000 Women

yazdi — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:06:09 +0000

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10,000 Women is a five-year investment by Goldman Sachs to provide 10,000 underserved women around the world with a business and management education.

10,000 Women operates through a network of more than 70 academic and non-profit partners to develop locally relevant coursework for students and to improve the quality and capacity of business education.

Investing in women is one of the most effective ways to reduce inequality and facilitate inclusive economic growth. Investing in education for women has a significant multiplier effect, leading to more productive workers, healthier and better-educated families, and ultimately to more prosperous communities.

Through our 10,000 Women initiative, women entrepreneurs receive a customized business education from local universities across a range of disciplines, including:
Marketing
Strategic planning
Accounting
Accessing capital
Market research
e-commerce
Business plan writing

These pragmatic, short-term programs help to open doors for women who would not otherwise have access to a business education. Students are offered mentoring and post-graduation support by partner institutions, local businesses and the people of Goldman Sachs.

The initiative is designed to foster greater shared economic growth and is based on research which found that investing in girls and women yields significant economic growth.

The funding for the 10,000 Women initiative is provided through The Goldman Sachs Foundation.

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Scheme of Building Grants, including Studio Theatres

yazdi — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:12:52 +0000

SCHEME OF BUILDING GRANTS, INCLUDING STUDIO THEATRES
Applications are invited from voluntary cultural organizations and government-aided cultural organizations for assistance under the modified building grants scheme, reintroduced on 07.01.2011, as the “Scheme of Building Grants, including Studio Theatres”. ‘Studio Theatre’ is a new component that has just been introduced, under which small spaces for theatre and other performing arts could be created, with 60% government assistance (going upto ~ 50 lakhs in Metro Cities and ~ 25 lakhs in others).
Details of the scheme and instructions for applicant organizations can be viewed at the website of the Ministry of Culture: www.indiaculture.nic.in All applications should be addressed to “Section Officer (Performing Arts),
Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Central Secretariat Library (Ground Floor), Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-11 0115″, and should be sent alongwith complete enclosures by Speed Post or Registered Post only. “Application
under the Scheme of Building Grants, including Studio Theatres” should be clearly superscribed on the envelope. For any clarifications, Ms Anita Sinha, Director (P. Arts) may be contacted at Telephone No. 011-23381431, or e-
maillD: anita.sinha@nic.in
There is no last date to apply, this invitation for applications shall remain open throughout the year 2010-11 and also 2011-12 until issue of afresh invitation. Applications, duly filled in and supported by all the required documents, would be taken up in batches for consideration by the Expert Committee periodically, say, once a quarter. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.

Agri-Business Ideas

yazdi — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 04:06:06 +0000

Zonal Technology Management and Business Planning and Development Unit at CIRCOT, Mumbai in partnership with Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. Of India invites application from entrepreneurs to help to commercialize their ideas. Selected ventures will be incubated and funded for prototype development and commercialization
under the “Entrepreneurial and managerial development of SM.E’s through Incubators” scheme of MSME.

ZTM-BPD unit at CIRCOT, Mumbai is an initiative of ICARINAIP “to create competitive agri-business enterprises through , technology development and commercialization”.

ABOUT “THE SCHEME” : The scheme aims at nurturing innovative business idea’s (new /ingenious technology, process, products, procedures, etc.) which could be commercialized in a year

LEVEL OF FUNDING : About Rs. 6.25 lakh per business idea flexible between Rs. 4 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per idea t unit as recommended by experts and Management Committee of ZTM- BPDUnit ,

WHO CAN APPLY: Any Indian individual / NRI / Startups / Micro & Small Enterprises having innovative business idea near commercialization stage.

HOW TO APPLY: For detail of the guidelines of scheme and application form please visit us between 1 0-5 pm on any working day (Monday to Friday) and also visit the website at the link www.bpdcircot.com and http://dcmsme.gov.in/schemes/Incubators10.pdf

Last date of submission of application 31st December 2010

For more details:
Contact: Dr. S.Pal, Business Manager,
ZTM-BPD Unit, CIRCOT
Adenwala Road, Matunga,
Mumbai ~ 400 019.

Telefax No: 022 – 24143718
E-Mail: bpd.circot@gmail.com

Working Capital Loans for SMEs

yazdi — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:19:44 +0000

We take this opportunity to introduce ourselves a team of qualified professionals providing customized solutions to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) & midsized corporates at different levels of growth. With strong relationships in banks, we provide an excellent choice to companies looking for working capital & term loans in aggressive time frame.

We specialize in:-

1. Conventional loans

I. Cash credit / Overdraft limits. II. Term Loans / Machinery Loans. III. Import finance (L/C) & Buyers credit limits. IV. Export finance (pre & post shipment credit). V. Bank guarantees. VI. Private finance through NBFC’s.

2. Non conventional loans

FACTORING (Sales Bills Discounting)

I. Unsecured sales bill discounting (Factoring) for domestic as well as exports. II. Interest rate at par with CC A/c. III. Instant credit upto 90% of your sales invoice within 24 hours of submission. IV. No collateral security required. V. Can be availed in addition to your existing working capital limits.

Sectors serviced by us:-

Pharma, Instrumentation, Infrastructure, Engineering, Waste water management, Textiles, Chemicals, Electronics & many more.

We would like to see you excel by allowing us to take care of your financial requirements.

Bhavin Dadia

Capital Solutions

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