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Two Civil Engineers with no agriculture background built a Rs 565 crore cattle startup; their weekend project has solved one of India's oldest trade problemsNeetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, two IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates, founded Animall in 2019 to bring India's unorganised cattle market...
Meghalaya launches Rs 175.45 crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’Meghalaya launched Mission Golden Spice to enhance its Lakadong turmeric value chain. This initiative aims to establish the state as a glob...
Taxation simplified for influencers: Correct ITR form, tax regime to grey zone areas, key checks and tax traps creators must watch out forIndian influencers and gig workers face significant tax compliance challenges. Many struggle with tracking income and claiming eligible ded...
2 lakh micro food processing enterprises covered under credit-linked subsidy scheme 'PMFME': GovtWith over two lakh micro food processing ventures benefiting from credit-linked subsidies through the PMFME scheme, this program has facili...
Govt plans fresh policy interventions to strengthen MSME manufacturing ecosystemThe ministry has launched a nationwide consultation exercise to strengthen the MSME ecosystem and their manufacturing base; it has received...
A coastal city in the south is quietly powering India's AI futureVisakhapatnam is emerging as India's next AI infrastructure hub, attracting massive investments from tech giants like Google and Reliance. ...
Beyond Sectors: Independent categories recognising India's cross-border leadersThe Independent Categories at the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 recognise businesses creating global impact beyond ind...
Gujarat can emerge as major defence manufacturing hub: RajnathDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted Gujarat's potential as a major defence manufacturing hub, emphasizing its industrial strength an...
Progcap looks to raise $45 million equity capital in FY28The fintech firm, which obtained an NBFC licence in 2022, has been witnessing very high growth in MSME lending, especially wholesalers and ...
MSME Day 2026 showcases government's vision for a tech-driven and future-ready MSME ecosystemThe event celebrated the sector's growth, highlighting government commitment to a resilient, technology-driven MSME ecosystem. New initiati...
Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
India has countless export-ready products. The challenge is taking them global: DP World’s Akanksha SharmaAs India accelerates its ambitions of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub, empowering MSMEs and women entrepreneurs with better ...
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 launched to recognise the country’s leading cross-border businessesPayoneer and The Economic Times have launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026. These awards will celebrate Indian bu...
From Homemaker to Dairy Queen: All about Daryaben, this Gujarat woman who built a Rs 1.85 crore empireDaryaben Rajput, a homemaker from Gujarat, transformed her modest dairy operation into a crore-rupee business. Managing over 300 cattle and...
DP World and Niti Aayog honour top 10 women entrepreneurs at “We Rise”This nationwide program supported women-led businesses with export readiness and market access, equipping them with essential skills and ne...
Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches 'Project GANGA', pitches self-reliance over 'revdi' cultureUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched Project GANGA in Lucknow. This initiative will bring high-speed fibre broadband t...
IDFC First Bank receives Rs 514.82 crore insurance payout on microfinance defaults, expects full provision write-backIDFC First Bank has successfully secured a substantial allocation of over Rs 500 crore from the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units. This...
MSMEs will drive Andhra's economic shift: CM NaiduThe state aims to create 100 unicorns and support women entrepreneurs, with initiatives including startup promotion and strengthening indus...
US firms commit over USD 60 bn investment in last 6 months: Piyush GoyalAmerican investments in India have surpassed sixty billion dollars, highlighted by ambitious data centre undertakings from Amazon and Googl...
From ₹5,000 salary to ₹48 crore turnover: Meet Nayana Vaidya, a pharma saleswoman, who built a healthcare distribution company from scratchNayana Vaidya built Om Sai Surgicals from a modest beginning. Her company achieved a turnover of nearly ₹48 crore. Vaidya finds satisfactio...