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News India » Kerala » Commerce: How the Hormuz Strait crisis is squeezing India's SMEs

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/how-the-hormuz-strait-crisis-is-squeezing-india-s-smes/ar-AA213oUF

Published on: Thursday 16 April 2026

The effective halt of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, initially by Iran and the subsequent US naval blockade of Iranian ports, is hitting multiple sectors in India's economy, exposing the ...

News India » Kerala » Commerce: Gulf uncertainty tests Kerala, but new opportunities may emerge

News channel or source: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kerala/gulf-uncertainty-tests-kerala-but-new-opportunities-may-emerge-3969255

Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Reports of layoffs, compulsory leaves and hiring freezes across Gulf countries have triggered much anxiety among families directly dependent on NRI incomes.

News India » Kerala » Commerce: ICC Kerala, GETAI Foundation to provide free AI training for MSMEs, Startups

News channel or source: http://www.uniindia.com/news/south/business-getai-foundation-kerala/3782345.html

Published on: Saturday 21 March 2026

The Kerala Council of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with the GETAI Foundation, has announced ''AIfy Kerala,'' a free initiative designed to provide MSMEs, startups, and small ...

News India » Kerala » Commerce: Can quick commerce leapfrog e-commerce in India?

News channel or source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/17/can-quick-commerce-leapfrog-e-commerce-in-india/

Published on: Monday 17 June 2024

Even as quick commerce startups are retreating, consolidating or shutting down in many parts of the world, the model is showing encouraging signs in India. Consumers in urban cities are embracing the ...

News India » Kerala » Commerce: India’s trade minister decries e-commerce growth, Amazon’s ‘predatory’ pricing

News channel or source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/21/indias-trade-minister-decries-e-commerce-growth-amazons-predatory-pricing/

Published on: Tuesday 20 August 2024

India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed concern over the rapid growth of e-commerce in the country, warning of potential disruption to small retailers. Speaking at the launch of ...

News India » Kerala » Commerce: E-Commerce under fire: CAIT demands crackdown, seeks national retail council to protect traders

News channel or source: https://uniindia.com/~/e-commerce-under-fire-cait-demands-crackdown-seeks-national-retail-council-to-protect-traders/States/news/3799962.html

Published on: Sunday 05 April 2026

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called on the Centre to take urgent and stringent action against alleged unfair practices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies, warning ...