What $29 bn could have bought the USThe United States has allocated twenty-nine billion dollars for a conflict with Iran. This substantial sum could have funded numerous benef...
14 May, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Did Indira Gandhi ask people not to buy gold in 1967? Here's the truthA social media image claiming Indira Gandhi urged against gold purchases in 1967 is fake. The Hindu newspaper confirmed the image is digita...
12 May, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
As Modi urges restraint on gold buying, jewellers’ body pitches mobilisation & recycling frameworkThe All India Jewellers & Goldsmith Federation proposes mobilising India's idle gold stocks. This approach aims to save foreign exchange wi...
11 May, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
NBCFDC logs highest ever disbursement of Rs 613.75 crore in FY26: GovtThe National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation recorded its highest-ever disbursement of Rs 613.75 crore in FY 2025-26. ...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
NABARD launches Rs 2.62 lakh crore credit plan for Delhi; proposes ‘nano, mini’ units to boost MSME accessThe plan emphasises inclusive credit planning and tailored development pathways for balanced growth across the National Capital Territory.
14 Apr, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
PMMY drives micro enterprise growth, boosts women-led businesses in IndiaIndia's Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has empowered countless micro-enterprises. This scheme provides collateral-free credit, fostering growt...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
PM Vishwakarma to enter next phase with focus on credit & marketing pushThe government will enhance the PM Vishwakarma scheme. Focus will be on marketing and credit support. Tie-ups with IIMs are expected for ma...
12 Sep, 2025, 12.27 AM IST
Gujarat unveils new cottage and rural industries policy; eyes 12 lakh jobs in 5 yearsGujarat's new cottage and rural industries policy promises a jobs boost, aiming to create 12 lakh opportunities over five years. The policy...
27 Nov, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
SIDBI boosts indigenous brass and bell metal industry in AssamSIDBI, in association with the Youthcove Foundation, is aiding Assam's Brass and Bell Metal industry. They organized an outreach programme ...
25 Oct, 2024, 07.39 PM IST
PM Modi launches Vishwakarma Scheme ahead of Lok Sabha electionsInaugurating the scheme and a modern India International Convention and Expo Centre ‘Yashobhoomi’, the prime minister said he was dedicatin...
18 Sep, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
'PM Vishwakarma' scheme to be game changer for artisans: Union minister Nisith PramanikThe 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to provide collateral-free loans and training to traditional cr...
18 Sep, 2023, 11.10 AM IST
Artisans facing high loan rejections: Bengal Ex-FM Amit MitraIn a letter dated January 9, Mitra said out of 15,298 weavers from West Bengal who applied for a loan between April and September 2022, 10,...
10 Jan, 2023, 12.48 AM IST
Covid 19: This microfinance company is giving tech prop to Tamil Nadu artisansTamil Nadu reported 1,091 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday taking the total tally to 24,586.
03 Jun, 2020, 10.56 AM IST
Government to facilitate cheaper loans to Scheduled Caste artisans, weaversA Memorandum of Understanding was signed between The Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and National Scheduled Caste Finance and Developm...
14 Apr, 2017, 05.43 PM IST
Kashmiri artisans protest for enhanced credit facility12 Nov, 2015, 03.36 PM IST
RBI board discusses economic situation, policy issuesThe meeting reviewed, payment & settlements system, banking supervision, regulation, activities of Financial Markets Department & Deposit I...
16 Oct, 2014, 07.12 PM IST
- Allahabad Bank to offer loans to promote solar energy
Allahabad Bank will provide loans to farmers and rural artisans to buy solar off-grids made by Environ Energy Corporation India Pvt Ltd.
26 Jul, 2011, 10.05 PM IST