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Business news highlight: SpiceJet faced rebuke in court, BSE & PHDCCI joined hands to expand capital-market access for MSMEs

2026-08-17·Moneycontrol·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

MeridStreet AI summary

SpiceJet faced a rebuke in court, but this news is overshadowed by a more significant development: the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) have joined forces to make it easier for small businesses to access the capital markets. This partnership aims to promote equity financing and provide MSMEs with more opportunities to raise funds. This move could potentially boost economic growth by supporting the growth of small businesses.

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

The partnership between BSE and PHDCCI aims to promote equity financing and expand capital-market access for MSMEs. This could lead to increased funding opportunities and growth for small and medium-sized enterprises in India.

Market impact

Impact score

2 / 5

Market signal

Positive / risk-on

Markets & countries in focus

India

Transmission channels

Partnership announcement→Increased funding opportunities→MSME growth→Equity market expansion→Economic growth

Likely winners & losers

Winners

Indian MSMEs
Equity markets

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