Soundariya Preetha M
Journalist who has tracked India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for over two decades, reporting on sectors such as textiles, apparel and leather and explaining on-the-ground industry concerns.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 28min
What would India's markets and small businesses expect from Union Budget 2026?
Lalatendu Mishra, a Mumbai-based markets and RBI analyst, and Soundariya Preetha, a Coimbatore-based MSME reporter, discuss pre-Budget expectations. They cover the Economic Survey's tone versus MSME realities. They examine cluster-level fixes, FTAs and textiles, import barriers like QCOs, FII outflows, RBI tools and calls for growth-focused tax moves.
Sep 12, 2025 • 38min
Tariff Watch Part 2: How US tariffs could impact India’s textiles sector
Soundariya Preetha M, Deputy Chief of Bureau at The Hindu and textile industry reporter, joins Thivya Rakini, State President of Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union, to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on India's textiles sector. They explore how new duties are squeezing export margins, leading to stalled orders and increased inventory pressures. The conversation reveals the struggles faced by workers, especially women, and highlights the urgent need for policy support to bolster this vital industry in the face of economic challenges.
