Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government is prioritising infrastructure development in rural areas to sustain economic growth and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said rural regions are emerging as “new engines of growth” in Assam, driven by the rise of new entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and expanding employ…
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New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India’s mobile phone exports have surged sharply over the past decade, rising more than 127 times from about Rs 0.01 lakh crore in 2014-15 to nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in 2024-25, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the sharp growth in exports reflects the success of the government’s push to expand electronics manufacturing under initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ an…
Kohima, March 10 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday said that coffee produced in the state is now being exported to the United Arab Emirates, with demand steadily increasing from Bahrain, several European countries, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. He added that pineapple and processed ‘king chilli’ are also being exported to international markets.Participating in a discussion in the state assembly on the role of MSMEs, Rio said the government is promoting enterpr…
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at the State Secretariat in Chennai to assess the potential impact of the ongoing US–Iran conflict on the State and to formulate appropriate response measures. The meeting focused on the possible economic and logistical consequences of the conflict, particularly disruptions in the supply of petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which could affect households, businesses …
Srinagar, March 10 (IANS) A closer look at the structural strength and resilience of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy by travelling beyond the narrow economic indicator gives an entirely different outlook. Instead of being dependent, conflict-ridden, driven by public sector employment, budgetary support and by tourism cycles, the years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 show a marked shift and improvement in Jammu and Kashmir’s economy.Most satisfying in this marked improvement is the emerging fact that the…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called upon stakeholders from the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to work collectively towards making India the world’s largest exporter of agricultural and processed foods, highlighting the vast opportunities created by India’s expanding trade agreements and the growing global demand for the Indian products.Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the 40th edition of ‘AAHAR – The Internation…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are opening new opportunities for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology sectors, while enabling the country to strengthen its position in global trade.Addressing the post-Budget Webinar 2026 on ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: Fulfilling Aspirations of People’, Goyal said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has signed a total of n…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Union Minister Jitin Prasada on Monday said that recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with major global markets will create significant opportunities for India’s MSME sector to expand exports and integrate into global supply chains.Speaking at the national MSME awards ceremony — organised by the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) — Prasada said trade agreements with regions including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand will provide Indian …
Gandhinagar, March 9 (IANS) More than 3,200 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ahmedabad district have received interest subsidies of more than Rs 62.83 crore under the ‘Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme’ over the past year, the state government informed the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Monday. Replying to a question during the Assembly session, Minister of State for Industries, Dr Jayram Gamit, said the assistance was aimed at strengthening MSMEs, which he described as a key contribu…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India’s digital platforms ecosystem has streamlined the business lifecycle, from entry to expansion, with unprecedented speed and ease through National Single Window System (NSWS), Government e‑Marketplace, MCA21 and similar tools, the Centre said on Monday.India’s integrated digital infrastructure also widened market access and unlocked liquidity for millions of firms. The National Single Window System has granted over 8,29,750 approvals across 32 central departm…