Over 4,900 new MNCs opened in India: GovernmentA total of 1,333 MNCs have been closed down in the country, out of which 313 were foreign-based and 1,017 were their subsidiaries, Minister...
1,330 recognised startups from gaming and related sectors as on Nov 30: Som ParkashThe mandate of the task force includes facilitation of skilling initiatives, promotion and market development activities to extend global r...
Union minister Som Parkash seeks Vande Bharat trains on Delhi-Amritsar and Delhi-Una routes"During my visits to my parliamentary constituency Hoshiarpur and other areas of Punjab, there is a constant demand from general public and...
No proposal to constitute independent regulator for e-commerce, govt informs ParliamentCurrently, the e-commerce sector is governed by a comprehensive legal and policy framework including Consumer Protection Act, 2019; Competi...
Two helpline numbers set up for families of stranded students, says Som ParkashAn official release issued here said families of students and others stuck in Ukraine can call helpline numbers - 9173572-00001 and 9198154...
India received $339.55 billion FDI in last 5 yearsIn 2018-19, it stood at USD 62 billion. In 2017-18, it was USD 60.97 billion and in 2016-17, the FDI inflow to India stood at USD 60.22 bil...
Adopted multi-pronged strategy to address shortage of containers: MinisterThe task force after considerable stakeholder consultations, has initiated coordinated action on identified tracks.
Toy imports fell in last 3 years: Govt to ParliamentInbound shipments of festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty joke contracted 37.61% in 20...
Govt proposes to have national retail trade policy: Som ParkashMinister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash in a written reply to a query in the Rajya Sabha said a conducive environment can b...
DPIIT working on National Retail Policy: Union Minister Som ParkashThe minister also informed that the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is working towards creating a regulator...
Inter-ministerial talks on to finalise ecommerce policy: Govt to Parliament“Valuable suggestions have been received from many stakeholders. Inter-ministerial consultations are being held to finalise the National e-...
Govt accords top priority to startups, wants to create congenial atmosphere for growth: MinisterA number of incentives are being provided by the government for startups, ranging from how to form a business to income-tax exemption and r...
Discussions with farmers opportunity to explain them benefits of farm laws, says Piyush GoyalGoyal along with agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar and minister of state for commerce Som Parkash is holding talks with around 40 u...
Government assures maintaining level-playing field in e-commerceQuoting the minister, the traders' body said "he assured that government will not spare any efforts in maintaining an even level-playing fi...
- Government to seek suggestions from stakeholders on industrial policy for North-East: Som Parkash
In the meeting, industry associations raised the issues and challenges like online registration, GST, subsidy, incentives, bank loans, impo...
New tax: Vendors, BSP activists protest, burn effigyThe protestors burnt effigy of local MLA Som Parkash in protest against the tax to be levied on 'rehris' (moving push cart vendors) and 'ph...
SAD-BJP leaders to meet on December 12 to prepare for Narendra Modi's rallyNarendra Modi is scheduled to address the 'Fateh Rally' in Jagraon city of Ludhiana district on December 21.