No More Zeroes: Govt plans to extend ZED certification scheme to services sector MSMEsIn a significant move, the Indian government is widening its Zero Defect Zero Effect certification initiative to include service enterprise...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Inside Rs 77,000 cr plan rewiring India’s tech DNA foreverThe initiative is already delivering results, with 38 facilities in active production plugging domestic gaps and 16 units progressing throu...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
TPG invests ₹525 crore in Kirloskar-backed Arka FincapThe Rise Funds of TPG is planning a significant investment of ₹525 crore into Arka Fincap, backed by the Kirloskar Group. This investment h...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Semicon 2.0 portal, says 50% of units approved under ECMS are SMES, MSMEsUnion Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal. The initiative ...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
MSME ministry, Samsung sign MoU to train 1,600 youth in electronics, appliance repairThe MSME ministry has partnered with Samsung India Electronics under a three-year MoU to train youth in electronics, mobile phones and home...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Karnataka: At IKEA store launch, Shivakumar seeks more jobs for KannadigasChief Minister DK Shivakumar inaugurated IKEA's second store in Bengaluru, urging the company to prioritize local hiring. He emphasized the...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
‘Punjab’s remote control is in Delhi’: Rahul Gandhi attacks AAP, Bhagwant Mann over drugs; challenges PM for an open debateRahul Gandhi held an 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur, where he criticized the Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Punjab. He questioned Chief Ministe...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
NBFCs redesign lending models ahead of revolving credit curbsNon-banking financial companies are innovating loan products to align with upcoming Reserve Bank of India guidelines. These guidelines aim ...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
Banks seek microloan guarantee extensionIDFC First Bank and small finance banks such as AU, Jana and Suryoday were among the biggest users of the scheme to reduce credit risk. The...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Govt extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31The Indian government has announced an extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This move aims to...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31 to ease textile costsThe Centre has decided to extend the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This extension aims to improve cotto...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
NSIC presents Rs 47.76 crore dividend for FY 2025-26; highlights strong financial performanceNSIC Chairman-cum-Managing Director Subhransu Sekhar Acharya presented a dividend of ₹47.76 crore to Union Ministers. Acharya highlighted N...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
India-US trade facilitation portal records 3,500 registrations, says Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Trade Facilitation Portal has received about 3,500 registrations. This porta...
29 Oct, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Manjhi releases 1,000 crore under PM job scheme to support 11,333 micro enterprisesMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises minister Jitan Ram Manjhi announced the release of ₹1,000 crore in subsidy. This funding aims to support ...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti LobanaPreeti Lobana from Google India emphasises the transformative power of AI for small and medium businesses. She highlights the importance of...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti LobanaGoogle underscores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in promoting economic equality and inclusivity among businesses. Preeti Loba...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
CAIT, NASSCOM to launch nationwide campaign on AI adoption, cyber fraud prevention among traders: Praveen KhandelwalThe Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and NASSCOM will jointly launch a nationwide campaign to promote artificial intelligence (AI)...
27 Oct, 2026, 04.10 PM IST