Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFCKarnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a ...
22 May, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
State planning commission pitches tech ecosystem push beyond Bengaluru to tier-II, III citiesKarnataka plans to expand its technology ecosystem beyond Bengaluru to tier-II and tier-III cities, aiming to decentralize innovation. The ...
11 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Karnataka eyes larger role in commercial space economy; plans common testing facilityKarnataka is set to become a major hub for commercial space innovation. The state plans to boost its SpaceTech sector through a DeepTech De...
08 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre ties up with NABL to fast-track global accreditation for startupsThe BBC has signed an MoU with NABL to help startups get global recognition for their research. Startups at the Bangalore Bioinnovation Cen...
05 May, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Govt approves ₹23,437 crore railway expansion across 6 statesThe Union Cabinet has approved three major railway projects costing over ₹23,000 crore. These projects will add nearly 900 km to the Indian...
05 May, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
India must turn global crises into opportunities, strengthen supply chains: JP NaddaUnion Minister JP Nadda urged India to leverage global uncertainties into opportunities, emphasizing increased manufacturing, resilience, a...
02 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
What Noida's factory protests mean for India's wage debateFactory workers' protests in Noida have reignited India's minimum wage debate. Rising inflation erodes real wages, impacting workers' purch...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Digital lenders wary of small biz; Mythos’ biggest security riskHappy Tuesday! Digital lending firms are turning cautious on term loan exposure to small businesses. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Patent application filings in India rise 30.2% to 1.43 lakh in 2025-26: GoyalIndia's patent filings reached a historic high of over 1.43 lakh in FY 2025-26, a 30.2% jump. Domestic innovators led this surge, with Tami...
12 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Assocham appoints Kishore Alva as Karnataka State Council chairman for FY27Industry body ASSOCHAM has appointed Kishore Alva as chairman of its Karnataka State Council for 2026–27. A veteran with over three decades...
21 Mar, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
‘Backbone of Karnataka’s economy’– experts at ET Make in India SME summit in Bengaluru reimagine growth opportunities for MSMEsThe summits are a series of on-ground events held across India to bring together local MSMEs, policymakers, enablers and industry veterans.
05 Feb, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit to kick off 2025 with Bengaluru on January 18The programme will connect with Bengaluru's robust MSME network, while bringing engaging sessions, networking opportunities and ideas on th...
15 Jan, 2025, 12.47 PM IST
SIDBI ET MSME Conclave: Stakeholders focus on sustainable growth of Belagavi's industrial ecosystemSIDBI ET MSME Conclave in Belagavi was highly successful in helping MSMEs connect with peers, stakeholders and senior officials.
22 Feb, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
Karnataka MSMEs seek reservation in state government procurementKarnataka's MSMEs have petitioned the government for a policy similar to the Central policy, requesting concessions, reservation, exemption...
16 Feb, 2024, 01.58 PM IST
SIDBI ET MSME Conclave: Fourth session in Belagavi to enhance the industrial might of the regionThe programme is now entering the industrial hub of Belagavi to uplift the entrepreneurs and small businesses in the city and district in K...
29 Jan, 2024, 11.53 AM IST
Karnataka teams up with Amazon to drive e-commerce exports from MSMEsAmazon will train and onboard MSMEs from Karnataka on its exports programme, enabling them to sell their ‘Made in India’ products globally ...
28 Jan, 2021, 08.18 PM IST