Caribbean MSMEs to benefit from new CDB-supported digital transformation initiative

Caribbean MSMEs to benefit from new CDB-supported digital transformation initiative

CDB President Daniel Best (left) and Dr. Lynette Holder, Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Association of Barbados. (CMC photo). BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Small Business Association of Barbados have launched a regional initiative designed to help Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) strengthen their digital capabilities,…

Why Digital Adoption Alone Isn’t Enough For India’s MSMEs

Why Digital Adoption Alone Isn’t Enough For India’s MSMEs

India’s digital economy has transformed the way millions of small businesses operate over the past decade. Digital payments have become routine. GST has formalised business transactions. Cloud accounting software has replaced paper ledgers for many enterprises, while e-commerce platforms and WhatsApp Business have opened entirely new sales channels. What once required significant investment is now accessible…

Budget 2026 Expectations Highlights: What’s in store for MSMEs, AI, defence? More relief for taxpayers this year?

Budget 2026 Expectations Highlights: What’s in store for MSMEs, AI, defence? More relief for taxpayers this year?

Budget 2026 News Highlights: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 in a matter of few days, industries across India are expecting boost for their own sectors. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2026 on 1 February. This is the ninth consecutive Budget that the finance minister…