New Delhi, Apr 2 UGRO Capital, a data-tech lender focused on MSMEs, has said that members of the Patni family and their associates have collectively increased their stake in the company to over 5 per cent.Zodiac Wealth Advisors LLP, the Patni group’s investment vehicle, along with 22 other...
New Delhi, April 2 The Parliament passed a bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws to decriminalize and rationalize minor offenses, further improving the country's business environment.The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by...
In Erode, Tamil Nadu, DMK President and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused the NDA of betraying the interests of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the ongoing West Asia crisis.Addressing an election rally, Stalin criticized AIADMK Chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami, claiming that...
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Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 – Launching the party's campaign in Kerala with a comprehensive and assertive speech, Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invoked the state's legacy of social reform while sharply criticizing both the BJP-led Union government and the ruling...
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Erode, April 2 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin intensified his criticism of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday, accusing it of failing to protect the interests of key sectors such as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional...
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Erode, April 2 DMK President, Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Thursday alleged that the NDA's betrayals include "strangling" MSMEs during the ongoing West Asia crisis.Listing out the alleged betrayal of the AIADMK-BJP combine, at an election rally here, Stalin said the failure to scrap NEET and...
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Kochi, April 2 The UDF, led by the Congress, released its manifesto for the April 9 Assembly elections in Kerala on Thursday, promising free travel for women on all Kerala state transport buses, an increase in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month, and a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 for female...
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New Delhi, April 1 India's imports of telecom equipment from China rose to USD 6,371 million (approximately Rs 59,500 crore) in 2023-24, up from USD 5,553 million in 2019-20, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.Minister of State for Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, in a written reply...
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New Delhi, April 1 The textiles ministry on Wednesday extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for exports of apparel/ garments and made-ups by six months, up to September 30, 2026.The extension is without any changes to the existing guidelines.In a...
New Delhi, March 27 India and the US have agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement, and this framework is designed to "protect domestic sensitivities" while creating new export opportunities, the government informed Parliament on Friday.Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti...
New Delhi, March 27 – The reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel is aimed at the upcoming assembly elections in four states, not because the government cares about consumers, TMC Rajya Sabha member Saket Gokhale said.Participating in a discussion on the Finance Bill 2026 in the Upper...
Kohima, March 27 The Nagaland Assembly passed a bill on Friday to decriminalize minor offenses and overhaul regulatory frameworks across multiple state laws.The core intent of the Nagaland Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, is to shift governance from a punitive...
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March 26, New Delhi: The North Tech Symposium will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from May 4 to 6 this year. Organized by the Northern and Central Army Commands, the event will bring together the Army, industries including MSMEs and startups, and academia.The symposium will provide a...
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New Delhi, March 25 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that India is on a path of reform, and these reforms are being implemented with conviction and clarity.In response to the debate on the Finance Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said, "Reform is not happening out of...
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Mumbai, March 23 According to the Reserve Bank of India's bulletin released on Monday, foreign banks have experienced a higher transmission of monetary easing in both fresh and outstanding deposit and lending rates compared to their domestic counterparts.The data in the bulletin showed that...
New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Monday that India has emerged as a "reliable partner" in the global supply chain and innovation ecosystems.Addressing the 26th edition of IndiaSoft at Bharat Mandapam on the theme of 'Business Beyond Boundaries'...
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Union Minister of Jal Shakti C R Patil stated today that over 16 crore homes have been provided access to tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The Minister made this statement while addressing the inaugural session of the World Water Day Conclave 2026 in New Delhi.The Minister stated that...
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March 23, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the measures being taken and proposed to mitigate its effects.PM Modi directed the formation of a group of ministers and secretaries to work...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation and mitigation measures in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Mr. Modi stated that the conflict is an evolving situation, and the entire world is affected in some way. He...
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March 22, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation and ongoing and proposed mitigating measures in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict.The Cabinet Secretary gave a detailed presentation on the global...
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