Gandhinagar, February 23 – Gujarat has certified a record 1,00,135 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which the state government described as a significant milestone for the sector. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Monday that this record...
On Feb 23 in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the crucial role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving India’s economic growth. He stated that since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented various policies to strengthen the country's...
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Hyderabad, February 22 – Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on Sunday that public trust in India Post remains strong, with over 38 crore savings accounts currently being operated through post offices across the country.Addressing a conference of over 9,000 Gramin Dak...
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Lucknow, February 22 – Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya embarked on a high-profile foreign visit to Germany and the UK on Sunday, aimed at attracting global investment and showcasing the state as a powerhouse of economic opportunity. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister...
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New Delhi, February 21 – India and Brazil on Saturday set an annual bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion for the next five years and signed an agreement for cooperation in the area of critical minerals following extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President...
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February 21, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held delegation-level talks in New Delhi today.The talks were attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, National Security...
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Jamnagar, February 18 – Jamnagar, in Gujarat, has emerged as a prominent center on the global industrial map, driven by its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Known as the "Brass City of India," the city supplies components to sectors ranging from Indian Railways to defense...
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Gandhinagar, February 18 – Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with leading industrialists on Wednesday following the presentation of the Gujarat Budget 2026-27, discussing its impact on the state's business community.The session was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, MLA and BJP...
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Mumbai, February 18 – Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Wednesday that India is expected to add approximately $26 trillion to its economy by 2047—a scale of growth that is unparalleled in history and unlikely to be replicated anywhere else in the world.Addressing the...
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Mumbai, February 18 – FedEx, a major transportation firm, announced on Wednesday that it will invest over ₹2,500 crore to set up a 300,000 sq ft fully automated cargo hub at the Navi Mumbai International Airport.The facility, which will be developed in collaboration with Adani Airport Holdings...
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New Delhi, February 18 Artificial Intelligence has helped reduce the time to disburse loans to MSMEs to under 30 minutes, and saves relationship managers eight hours every week, a top official of BUSINESSNEXT, an autonomous AI operating system for banks and financial services, said on Wednesday...
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New Delhi, February 18 India's space sector promoter, IN-SPACe, announced a grant of Rs 1 crore for startups and MSMEs to explore the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in various areas of space activities.The announcement of the 'AI INSPIRED (Innovating Space Performance with...
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New Delhi, February 17 The next phase of the India AI Mission will bring a range of Artificial Intelligence solutions for MSMEs and users in the healthcare and education sectors, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, comparing it to the "UPI of AI".The flagship India AI Mission is...
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Jammu, February 17 The working president of the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, Raman Bhalla, cautioned that the proposed Indo-US trade deal, if implemented without adequate safeguards, could have long-term adverse consequences for farmers, youth, and the local economy.Bhalla said a large...
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Chennai, February 17 The interim budget presented by Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu reflects a "calibrated and balanced" approach that combines sustained economic growth with continued commitment to social welfare, the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday.The...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the India-France relationship as a force for global stability in an increasingly uncertain world. He stated this during a joint press briefing following the bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai today. Prime Minister Modi emphasised...
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In Kolar, Karnataka, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the investment in the H-125 helicopter program is expected to exceed ₹1000 crore and create numerous jobs, serving as a "prime example" of mutually beneficial partnerships with friendly countries in the high-end manufacturing...
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February 17, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation is transforming their strategic partnership into a Partnership of the People.The Prime Minister said the goal of the initiative is to strengthen people-to-people connections. He...
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Mumbai, February 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a statement following his bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, described the India-France relationship as a "force for global stability" in an increasingly uncertain world.He emphasized that the...
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Mumbai, February 16 RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the central bank.As part of the Reserve Bank of India's continued engagement with stakeholders, the governor held a meeting with select...
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