Absolute volume of business compliances remains major friction point for firms: Stakeholders to Parliamentary PanelDomestic enterprises face significant compliance burdens despite central deregulation efforts. Overlapping rules inflate operational costs ...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
More dialogue needed between youth & policymakers as AI creating uncertainty about jobs: Ex - NITI Aayog VCFormer NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar urged policymakers to engage with India's youth. He highlighted youth frustration over job pros...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
India's electronics, semiconductor production target to unlock major manufacturing opportunities: DPIIT SecyAs India is targeting a sharp expansion in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, with annual production target of USD 500 billion by...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on Centre's exam reform task-forcePrime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new six-member task force. This high-powered committee will be headed by Nandan Nilekani, a re...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India and Russia set $50 billion investment target by 2030India and Russia are targeting $50 billion in mutual investments by 2030, focusing on joint ventures in advanced manufacturing, critical mi...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Arunachal rolls out major deregulation drive to boost investmentArunachal Pradesh has significantly eased business regulations. The state has streamlined processes across 51 areas, including land, enviro...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Govt focusing on 'automation' of explosives units for safer operations: OfficialThe Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is prioritizing automation in explosives manufacturing. This move aims to signif...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
DEA notice awaited on easing FDI rules for foreign cos with up to 10% in China firmsFDI rules for overseas companies with up to 10% Chinese shareholding are set to be notified soon, as the Department of Economic Affairs is ...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Karnataka emerges at top in Ease of Doing Business rankings, along with six statesLast year, after 100% implementation of 187 reforms as suggested by the DPIIT, Karnataka faced a drastic fall in the state’s ranking from 8...
30 Jun, 2022, 07.39 PM IST
Trustworthiness, decisive leadership has led to India's growth: Piyush GoyalStating that DPIIT reforms are empowering Indian industries to bring about global growth, Union Commerce, Industry and Textile Minister Piy...
26 Jun, 2022, 04.21 PM IST
DPIIT issues press note for 100% FDI in the telecom sectorMid-September, the government announced that the FDI had been increased in the given sector under automatic route from 49% to 100%.
06 Oct, 2021, 04.06 PM IST
IPICOL completes submission of evidence of reforms implemented under SRAPSRAP is a list of 301 recommendations by the DPIIT (The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion) to be undertaken by states and union...
03 Feb, 2021, 07.20 PM IST
Over 17,000 patents granted till November this fiscal: DPIITInfrastructure upgradation, manpower augmentation, regulatory reforms and IT enablement have resulted in speedy disposal of intellectual pr...
31 Dec, 2020, 05.31 PM IST
Reforms taken by govt created solid footing for investments to take-off: DPIIT SecySecretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Guruprasad Mohapatra also said that they are working to fu...
17 Dec, 2020, 01.09 PM IST
Karnataka raises objection against ease of doing business ranking, ask for re-evaluationIn a letter addressed to Union minister Piyush Goyal, state minister for large and medium scale industries Jagadish Shettar contested the a...
23 Sep, 2020, 10.22 AM IST
Odisha seeks clarification on Business Reforms rank, cites in-congruence in reform executionThe rankings released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday ranked Odisha at 29 among 36 states ...
05 Sep, 2020, 11.42 PM IST