Licenses And Certifications 18 October 2026
India FDA Shuts Bakery, Women Boost MSMEs, Supermarket Franchise Guide
The Food Drug Administration has suspended the licence of a sweet shop and ordered the closure of its bakery in Nashik following regulatory breaches. Government data reveals women now own 38% of registered MSMEs, a rise driven by the Yashasvini campaign. A new guide outlines the costs, profit potential, and required licences for starting a supermarket franchise in India, highlighting key compliance steps such as Shop & Establishment registration, trade licence and fire NOC.
Key updates from India
- FDA action: The Food Drug Administration suspended the licence of a sweet shop and ordered its bakery in Nashik to close after violations. Read more
- Women in MSMEs: Women now own 38% of registered MSMEs, boosted by the government’s Yashasvini campaign aimed at gender parity in entrepreneurship. Read more
- Supermarket franchise guide: A new guide details the cost, profit outlook, and mandatory licences—including Shop & Establishment registration, trade licence, and fire NOC—for opening a supermarket franchise in India. Read more
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