New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has called for stronger outreach, including digital dissemination and targeted engagement with startups and MSMEs, particularly in emerging segments such as ready-to-eat and “carry-home” food products tailored to changing urban consumption patterns.He emphasised that the next phase of growth lies in expanding the commercial and entrepreneurial ecosystem around such technologies.India’s millet push received a dual institutional boos…
Latest MSMEs News & Updates
Bhopal, April 3 (IANS) A grand national-level Advanced Agriculture Festival (Unnat Krishi Mahotsav) will be organised at the Dussehra Ground in Raisen from April 11 to 13, 2026, at the initiative of Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The three-day event, described by Chouhan as an “Agricultural Mahakumbh”, aims to provide farmers a complete solution from “Lab to Field” and “Seed to Market” under one roof. It will showcase modern farming technolog…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a trust-based governance system that will greatly enhance ease of living and ease of doing business in India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “A big boost to ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’… It’s a matter of immense delight that Parliament has passed the Jan Vishw…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) In a significant legislative development, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, marking a major step towards simplifying regulations and promoting ease of doing business and ease of living in India. The Bill proposes to amend 79 central Acts administered by 23 Ministries. Out of 784 provisions targeted for change, 717 will be decriminalised to reduce unnecessary criminal liability on citizens and busin…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Centre has rolled out a series of relief measures aimed at shielding Indian industry and consumers from the adverse economic impact of the Iran war, which has disrupted supply chains and hit exports.The Finance Ministry has outlined steps spanning customs duty cuts for key raw materials, export incentives, fuel price controls, and financial support mechanisms, with a focus on ensuring stability across key sectors.The Government has allowed Special Economic Zone (SEZ…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 (IANS) Launching the party campaign in Kerala with an expansive and combative address, Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday invoked the state’s legacy of social reform while mounting a sharp critique of both the BJP-led Union government and the ruling LDF.Speaking at Chirayinkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram district, Priyana Gandhi struck a personal note, reflecting on her first year as a representative from Kerala.She said her exp…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed four years on Thursday since it was first signed, has played a key role in propelling India’s exports and enhancing trade between the two countries.The agreement, signed on April 2, 2022, has created new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and employment in both countries over the last four years. India’s exports to Australia have more than doubled, rising from $4 b…
Erode, April 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin on Thursday intensified his criticism of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), accusing it of failing to safeguard the interests of key sectors such as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional weavers. Addressing an election rally in Erode, Stalin alleged that the Centre’s policies had worsened economic conditions, particularly in the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in West Asia.He claimed…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India’s systemic credit growth stood at 13.8 per cent (as of March 15), supported by liquidity buffers and a consumption‑led recovery after GST cuts, a report said on Thursday.The report from Motilal Oswal Financial Services said banks have room to further expand their credit‑to‑deposit (CD) ratios as deposit growth remained stable at 10.8 per cent while the CD ratio climbed to 83 per cent with faster credit growth.”With competition for deposits remaining intens…
Kochi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.At the heart of the manifesto is “Mission Samudra”, an ambitious plan to t…