New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) AYUSHEXCIL and the Spices Board of India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s global leadership in traditional wellness and natural products. The collaboration aims to promote global cooperation in Ayush products and medicinal spices by strengthening export promotion, quality assurance, standardisation, research, innovation, and international market development for functional foods, nutraceuticals, herbal extracts, and value-added …
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Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said India is creating unprecedented opportunities for youth under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through growth in the semiconductor sector, startups, digital innovation, and skill development initiatives. Addressing the “Dialogue with Young Minds” programme organised by Youth for Nation in Bengaluru, Nabin said India was achieving new milestones in emerging sectors and empowering the younger gen…
Vijayawada, May 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said that the government would promote one crore entrepreneurs under the ‘one family-one entrepreneur’ initiative. He stated that the state government was giving top priority to the MSME sector and had released incentives worth Rs 558 crore so far.The Chief Minister virtually laid the foundation for 38 MSME parks.Later, addressing the ‘one family-one entrepreneur’ MSME Growth Summit 2026, he stated tha…
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that standard products cannot serve non-standard businesses as the minister urged the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to redesign lending models according to the unique business cycles of MSMEs and startups.Addressing an event here, the Finance Minister said SIDBI’s role must expand beyond that of a lender to becoming a market maker and risk-sharing partner for India’s MSME ecosystem.“SIDBI’s …
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union MoS for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that promoting grassroots innovators can strengthen India’s rural economy and reduce regional imbalances through inclusive, innovation‑led growth.Addressing a two‑day National Workshop on grassroots innovation, the minister described grassroots innovators as India’s “silent nation builders” who often operate outside formal institutions yet their traditional knowledge, local skills and p…
Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Sweden’s Gothenburg on Sunday and said that the “partnership between India and Europe is not just limited to economic figures only but it is guided by common values, democracy and diversity”. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, senior European industry leaders, and representatives from leading European and Indian companies …
Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday credited Union Home Minister Amit Shah with leading India’s push towards becoming “Naxal-free”, saying the government’s approach combined meticulous planning, development and structured execution across affected regions. Addressing the inauguration of the Innovation and Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Gandhinagar, Goyal described HM Shah as “a very powerful leader and s…
Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India’s recent free trade agreements with developed economies had given the country preferred access to markets accounting for nearly 70 per cent of global GDP. Addressing the inauguration of the Innovation and Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad, Goyal said the agreements reflected the long-term economic strategy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would suppor…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Government e Marketplace (GeM) observed its Incorporation Day 2026 on Saturday, marking its continued role in supporting India’s public procurement by enhancing transparency, efficiency and technology-driven governance, an official statement said.The portal now hosts over 1.36 lakh government buyers and nearly 25 lakh sellers and service providers, with nearly 72 per cent of active sellers comprising micro and small enterprises, the statement from the Ministry of Commerc…
The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Lauding the Indian community’s vibrancy, enthusiasm and spirit of celebrating life which always remains alive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said while history has witnessed numerous civilizations being wiped out, India’s diverse culture still beats in the hearts of its people today. Addressing a huge gathering of the Indian diaspora during his visit to the Netherlands on Saturday, PM Modi described The Hague as a “living symbol of Indian friendship”.Begin…