Washington, May 2 (IANS) India’s push to digitise public administration has raised productivity among microenterprises, with states that adopted more reforms seeing stronger gains and narrower gaps between firms, an International Monetary Fund working paper shows.The study says “public administration digitalisation, carried out state-by-state in India between 2010 and 2015, led to an improvement in micro-enterprise productivities,” based on national survey data.Researchers examined firm-le…
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Surat, May 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated the third edition of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – South Gujarat in Surat, marking the start of a two-day event aimed at boosting regional industrial growth, investment and global collaboration. The conference, being held on May 1-2 at Auro University, is part of the state government’s broader initiative to replicate the model of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at the regional level.The VGRC is being at…
New Delhi/Surat, May 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Friday extended greetings on the 66th Gujarat Foundation Day, paying tribute to the state’s rich cultural heritage and its significant contribution to national development. In a post on X, HM Shah said: “Heartfelt greetings to the people of Gujarat on the state’s foundation day, a sacred land of glorious history, rich culture and unique entrepreneurship.”He further added, “From independe…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister of Information Technology Ashish Shelar has said that the AI policy approved by the cabinet aims to position the state at the forefront of the digital-technology landscape.The Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday approved the state’s Artificial Intelligence Policy, marking a decisive leap into the future of technology.He said that, as rapid technological and AI-driven advancements are reshaping industries and economies, Maharashtra is poised to lead fro…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s patent filings crossed the 1.4 lakh mark in FY26, driven by a sharp rise in resident applications, a Nasscom report said on Tuesday, calling for a shift from a filing‑led mindset to a value‑driven patent ecosystem. According to the report, filings grew 30.2 per cent in FY26 after a 19.8 per cent rise in FY25. The surge was driven by resident filings up 46.2 per cent in FY26 and 32.2 percent in FY25.Resident filings accounted for nearly 70 per cent of appl…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) As India works towards transforming from a $3.7 trillion economy to a $30–35 trillion economy by 2047, manufacturing is expected to play a central role, with its share in GDP rising to at least 25 per cent from the current level of 16 to 17 per cent, an official fact-sheet said on Tuesday. In this context, India’s manufacturing strategy has increasingly focused on the development of integrated manufacturing hubs, spatial ecosystems that combine physical infrastruct…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) NITI Aayog has launched a strategic roadmap that charts the next phase of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) journey as a driver of inclusive, non-linear, and productivity-led growth, an official statement said on Tuesday.The ‘DPI@2047 for Viksit Bharat’ marks an important evolution in India’s digital journey — from digital inclusion alone to enabling capability, productivity, and opportunity at scale.According to a NITI Aayog statement, the roadmap,…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Calling it a transformative step for inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the newly signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock wide-ranging opportunities across key segments of society, from farmers and small businesses to startups and students.In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi described the pact as a ‘landmark moment’ in bilateral ties, emphasising that it reflects the deep trust, shared values and growing …
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Monday said that New Zealand’s commitment to facilitate $20 billion in investment over 15 years is expected to catalyse the development of industrial infrastructure, manufacturing ecosystems, and innovation clusters across India.Hailing the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the apex industry chamber said that the FTA’s provision of 100 per cent duty-free access for Indian exports is expected…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The India-New Zealand FTA is India’s first women-led Free Trade Agreement and a defining milestone in the bilateral economic journey of the two countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.The minister was referring to the fact that a majority of the negotiation team was composed of women, including the chief negotiator, deputy negotiator, and sectoral leads. The landmark trade deal, promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seen as a milest…