New Delhi, March 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged industry leaders to increase investments, adopt emerging technologies, and prioritize research to leverage the vast opportunities offered by free trade agreements with various nations.Addressing the second webinar on the Budget...
New Delhi, March 3 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-budget webinar on the theme “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth” on Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. via video conferencing.The webinar is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to engage with stakeholders following the...
New Delhi, March 2 Amid escalating tensions in the West Asian region, the government held inter-ministerial deliberations with exporters and logistics players on Monday to assess the impact on India's trade. Industry representatives sought higher RoDTEP rates and urged the ECGC not to raise...
New Delhi, March 2 The government held discussions with exporters and logistics players on Monday to assess the impact of escalating tensions in the West Asian region on India's trade and assured all measures to mitigate any disruptions.The US and Israel jointly launched military strikes on...
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Tuticorin, (Tamil Nadu), February 27 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, a private sector bank, announced on Friday that it has expanded its operations with the opening of four new branches across the state.The new branches in Melaiyur (Mayiladuthurai), Ponnamaravathi (Pudukottai), Chinna Salem...
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KATHUA, FEBRUARY 26: The Kathua District Industries Centre (DIC) organised an "Awareness and Outreach Programme for Formalization of MSMEs – Udyam Registration" at Green Park Colony, Kathua, under the RAMP Programme to promote the formalization of MSME units and provide on-the-spot registration...
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New Delhi, February 26 Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava said on Thursday that customs procedures must actively enable Indian exporters to access global markets with speed and certainty, as India increases its focus on expanding domestic manufacturing, and supporting MSMEs and entrepreneurs...
New Delhi, February 25 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will introduce a three-month compliance facilitation scheme for companies to submit their pending filings with reduced fees, as well as condone the delays.The scheme, which will be operational from April 15 to July 15, comes after...
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New Delhi, February 24 The Asian Development Bank said on Tuesday that it has signed a senior secured debt financing package of up to USD 108 million (approximately INR 983 crore) with NBFC Aavas Financiers to expand access to affordable housing loans for low-income households and business loans...
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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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