India and Brazil sign MoU to boost MSME cooperation
ECONOMY & POLICY

India and Brazil sign MoU to boost MSME cooperation

The governments of India and Brazil have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and to promote the green transition. The agreement establishes a framework for enhanced collaboration across public and private sectors and seeks to align bilateral efforts with broader sustainable development goals and innovation agendas.\n\nThe memorandum focuses on facilitating technology exchange, capacity building, sustainable production practices and improved market access for MSME. It envisages joint initiatives in renewable energy deployment, resource efficiency and circular economy models to reduce environmental footprints while sustaining enterprise growth. Emphasis is placed on support measures for green financing, standards harmonisation and inclusive participation of smaller enterprises. The memorandum also encourages use of digital tools and market intelligence to help smaller firms scale and adapt to sustainable production requirements.\n\nImplementation is expected to proceed through joint working groups, shared research and development efforts and targeted training programmes that aim to transfer technical knowhow and managerial skills. The pact also contemplates exchange of experts, pilot projects and mechanisms to ease market linkages and investment flows between the two countries. Regulatory dialogue and mutual recognition of standards is intended to lower barriers and foster trade in green goods and services.\n\nAuthorities anticipate that the cooperation will enhance competitiveness of MSME, create employment in sustainable sectors and accelerate adoption of low carbon technologies across supply chains. The agreement is presented as a step towards resilient and environmentally responsible bilateral economic ties that support long term growth and shared climate objectives. Stakeholders will monitor progress through regular reviews and adaptive measures to ensure the programme meets its intended outcomes. The pact envisages engagement with financial institutions to mobilise resources and with industry bodies to facilitate adoption of best practices.

The governments of India and Brazil have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and to promote the green transition. The agreement establishes a framework for enhanced collaboration across public and private sectors and seeks to align bilateral efforts with broader sustainable development goals and innovation agendas.\n\nThe memorandum focuses on facilitating technology exchange, capacity building, sustainable production practices and improved market access for MSME. It envisages joint initiatives in renewable energy deployment, resource efficiency and circular economy models to reduce environmental footprints while sustaining enterprise growth. Emphasis is placed on support measures for green financing, standards harmonisation and inclusive participation of smaller enterprises. The memorandum also encourages use of digital tools and market intelligence to help smaller firms scale and adapt to sustainable production requirements.\n\nImplementation is expected to proceed through joint working groups, shared research and development efforts and targeted training programmes that aim to transfer technical knowhow and managerial skills. The pact also contemplates exchange of experts, pilot projects and mechanisms to ease market linkages and investment flows between the two countries. Regulatory dialogue and mutual recognition of standards is intended to lower barriers and foster trade in green goods and services.\n\nAuthorities anticipate that the cooperation will enhance competitiveness of MSME, create employment in sustainable sectors and accelerate adoption of low carbon technologies across supply chains. The agreement is presented as a step towards resilient and environmentally responsible bilateral economic ties that support long term growth and shared climate objectives. Stakeholders will monitor progress through regular reviews and adaptive measures to ensure the programme meets its intended outcomes. The pact envisages engagement with financial institutions to mobilise resources and with industry bodies to facilitate adoption of best practices.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Asian Energy Services Q1 FY27 PAT Rises 129 Per Cent

Asian Energy Services Limited reported a 129 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 128 million for Q1 FY27, compared with the corresponding quarter last year.Revenue increased 135 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2.71 billion, supported by continued momentum across its services business, disciplined execution and contributions from domestic and international operations. EBITDA grew 81 per cent year-on-year during the quarter.As of June 30, 2026, the company’s standalone order book stood at Rs 17.54 billion, with around 60 per cent coming from oil and gas services and 40 per cent from min..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

BioBTX to Build First Commercial-Scale Circular Chemicals Plant

Dutch circular chemistry technology developer BioBTX is building what it says will be the world’s first commercial-scale plant to convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality aromatic chemicals using its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology.The facility will be built at Chemical Park Delfzijl on the northern coast of the Netherlands and is expected to create 35 jobs. Covestro, which has been a shareholder and strategic partner of BioBTX since 2024, holds a mid-single-digit million-euro investment in the company.BioBTX’s ICCP technology uses catalytic pyrolys..

Next Story
Real Estate

Awfis Q1 FY27 PAT Jumps 140% as Revenue Rises 27%

Awfis Space Solutions reported a 140 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 240 million for Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 100 million in the corresponding quarter last year.Revenue from operations increased 27 per cent to Rs 4.25 billion from Rs 3.35 billion, while EBITDA rose 28 per cent to Rs 1.62 billion. EBITDA margin improved to 38.2 per cent from 37.8 per cent. Profit before tax increased 135 per cent to Rs 240 million.The company's co-working business recorded 27 per cent year-on-year growth, supported by demand from enterprises, Global Capability Centres (G..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement