Foundation For MSME Clusters

24/04/2026

FMC achieved Carbon Neutrality at the 9th Responsible BMO event, New Delhi on 26 February 2026. Every bit of the event's carbon footprint, 40 tCO₂e, was completely offset through 40 Verified Carbon Units from a certified Solar Power Project by Vector Green Energy, registered under the trusted Verra VCS Registry. This isn't just a certificate, it's a reflection of FMC's genuine care for the planet and its people. We are truly thankful to our Carbon Neutral partner Sunkonnect for walking alongside us on this beautiful journey towards a more sustainable and responsible world.

24/04/2026

Mr. Mukesh Gulati, Executive Director, Foundation for MSME Clusters, participated in “Save the Earth Conclave 2026” held on 22 April 2026 at Constitution Club of India, organised by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture.

The conclave focused on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable crop systems, carbon management, biomass utilisation, and green industrial applications. Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, attended as the Chief Guest and highlighted sustainable solutions as drivers of business growth and economic progress. Shri Pasha Patel Ji, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Agricultural Price Commission, Govt. of Maharashtra, spearheaded the conclave.

Mr. Gulati moderated the panel discussions on partnerships, policy, finance, and innovation, generating valuable ideas for a greener and sustainable future.

22/04/2026

FMC conducted an awareness session on Green Financing Schemes under the EU 'Green Threads' project for the members of the Young Entrepreneurs Society (Exporters and MSMEs)

Read more here: https://switch-asia.eu/news/accelerating-circularity-in-indias-textile-sector-green-finance-takes-centre-stage-in-panipat/

A Green Financing Workshop in Panipat, India under the EU SWITCH-Asia Programme Green Threads Project, brought together MSMEs, policymakers, and financial institutions to strengthen access to green finance and prepare for emerging EU sustainability regulations.

Finance, policy, and compliance must move together 👉 https://switch-asia.eu/news/accelerating-circularity-in-indias-textile-sector-green-finance-takes-centre-stage-in-panipat/
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- MSMEs are actively seeking green financing solutions to upgrade technologies and improve energy efficiency
🔰 Tools like Digital Product Passports (DPP) are becoming key for traceability and market access
🇪🇺 Alignment with EU regulations (ESPR, EPR, WSR) is no longer a future requirement but a present priority
📊 State-level incentives and financial instruments are critical enablers of this transition

As global standards tighten, circular economy is no longer just environmental, it is about competitiveness and market access.

EU International Partnerships EU in India Foundation For MSME Clusters Copenhagen Business School Small Industries Development Bank of India

10/04/2026

MSMEs don’t lack opportunities — they lack clarity.

From training programmes across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, one thing became clear:

MSMEs are asking the right questions: about loans, schemes, GST, and credit — but often don’t have access to the right answers.

This gap between availability and awareness is what holds many businesses back.

Through Aarthik Aarogyam Kendra, an initiative of HDB Financial Services, implemented in collaboration with Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), we’re working to change that —
by simplifying complex processes, building financial literacy, and enabling MSMEs to make informed decisions with confidence.

Because access to finance begins with access to understanding.

02/04/2026

Bamboo isn't charity. It's a future-ready material. As the world shifts to low-carbon, bamboo demand is rising and so is its value.

31/03/2026

Raw bamboo is just the beginning. The real value? What you do with it. Engineered. Designed. Export-ready.

31/03/2026

What does intelligent design look like? Sometimes, it looks like bamboo. Strong. Lightweight. Visually refined. The material architects are choosing on purpose.

31/03/2026

Join us in keeping our coast clean!

As part of the Net Positive Panchayat (NPP) initiative, the Beach Clean-Up Drive at Calangute aims to promote environmental awareness, encourage community participation, and contribute towards maintaining the cleanliness and sustainability of our coastal ecosystem.

📅 1 April 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM onwards
📍 Calangute Beach to Tito’s Lane

Students, local residents, volunteers, organisations, and community groups are welcome to participate. Let’s work together to protect our environment.

Organised under the Net Positive Panchayat initiative by Calangute Panchayat.

30/03/2026

From your plate to your wardrobe, bamboo does it all. Food. Fashion. Future. One plant, infinite potential.

30/03/2026

What if the answer to plastic, timber, and concrete... was a plant? Bamboo isn't alternative, it's transformative.

30/03/2026

One plant. Endless possibilities. Bamboo is quietly revolutionizing the way we build, dress, eat, and live.