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Episode 60 MSME Sector Facts, Policy Trends and Budget 2026-27

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00:00:00 – Is Budget 2026 Really MSME-Focused?
00:01:00 – How to Get the detailed Report on email

00:01:30 – 1.6 Crore New MSMEs… But Are They Growing?
00:02:11 – State-wise MSME Growth: Is India Unevenly Distributed?
00:03:35 – Why Are Small & Medium Enterprises Declining?
00:05:00 – Exports Rising — But What About Ground Reality?
00:05:44 – Public Procurement Surge: Are Women & SC/ST Benefiting?
00:07:42 – Scheme Performance: Progress or Under-Delivery?
00:09:31 – GECL: Allocated Again… But Why Zero Spending?
00:12:19 – Budget Allocation vs Actual Spending: The Big Gap
00:15:03 – Spending Mix Shift: Credit Guarantees vs Skill Push
00:16:00 – ₹10,000 Cr SME Fund: Structural Support or Symbolic?
00:17:02 – Can TReDS Finally Solve Delayed Payments?
00:21:00 – Why Textiles Got the Strongest Policy Attention
00:24:47 – Manufacturing Push: Who Gains the Most?
00:27:02 – Hidden Reforms Lowering Costs for Businesses
00:28:43 – Export Promotion Mission: A Real Structural Shift?
00:29:34 – RBI’s Collateral-Free Move: Relief for Micro Units?
00:30:29 – The Core Challenge: Why MSMEs Aren’t Scaling
00:31:00 – Final Verdict: Direction Clear, Execution the Real Test

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Episode 59 MSME Vendor Opportunities with Large FMCG Companies – Part 1
Guest: Samrat Sehgal, Global Supply Chain Head , Dabur India

Welcome back to MSME TALK® with Industry Expert. Industry Expert segment brings Industry Expert who discusses on specific topic relevant for MSMEs, Startup to scale up and build long-lasting Businesses.

Why did we do this episode: We created this episode because we were receiving many queries from MSMEs on how to become vendors to large FMCG companies, and what it takes to get selected and scale.

Key Topics Covered :

-MSME vendor opportunities in large FMCG supply chains

-How MSMEs should approach FMCG companies as vendors

-Contract manufacturing: selection criteria + compliance non-negotiables

-Vendor onboarding process: audit, trials, timelines

-Common MSME mistakes and how to avoid them

-Raw material suppliers: gate-openers vs deal-breakers

-Quality checks: COA + in-house testing

-Packaging opportunities for MSMEs

-Innovation + eco-friendly niche packaging

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Episode 58 Inside India’s Leather Sector: Footwear Manufacturing, MSMEs, Clusters, Kanpur Decline, Challenges & Growth Potential | MSME TALK®

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In this episode, MSME TALK® explores one of India’s oldest and most labour-intensive sectors — the Leather & Footwear Industry — employing 4.2 million people and contributing significantly to exports and foreign exchange.

Hosted by Swapnil, Economist & Researcher at MSME TALK®, this is Part 1 of a special 2-episode series that breaks down the scale, challenges, processes, clusters, and MSME realities of this massive sector.

00:00:00 – Intro: India Leather & Footwear Industry
00:00:34 – Leather Sector Size & Key Facts
00:01:31 – India’s Global Rank & Growth Forecast
00:02:15 – Footwear Market: Organized vs Unorganized
00:03:24 – Role of MSMEs in Leather Industry
00:04:22 – Leather Tanning Process Explained
00:05:52 – Types of Tanning (Chrome, Veg, Eco-Friendly)
00:06:35 – MSME Challenges in Leather Manufacturing
00:06:57 – Footwear Manufacturing Process
00:08:06 – Leather Garments & Accessories Overview
00:08:38 – Production Trends: Pre & Post COVID
00:09:41 – Declining Global Leather Demand
00:10:00 – Kanpur Leather Industry Story
00:12:31 – Environmental Norms & Compliance Issues
00:13:08 – Key Leather & Footwear Clusters (TN, WB, UP)
00:13:45 – Tamil Nadu’s Rise in Leather Exports
00:14:38 – Industry Bodies & Associations
00:15:03 – Future Outlook: Growth & Sustainability
00:15:44 – Closing & What’s Next in Part 2

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