The new process for registration of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the name of Udyam Registration began on 1 July 2020. Thee MSME ministry also said that an MSME in the country will now be referred to as ‘Udyam'

On Monday, e-commerce company Amazon said Indian MSMEs and companies that form a part of its GSP or global selling programme have in aggregate exports crossed $2 billion. Started in 2015, the GSP initiative of the company allows India based

The income tax department will soon start sharing data related to depreciation, sales and gross turnover of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the MSME Ministry. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed Principal Director General of Income

On Thursday, the Karnataka cabinet cleared a new industrial policy that aims to attract investments worth Rs 5 lakh crore and employment opportunities for 20 lakh people in five years by offering a slew of incentives and concessions. According to

On 6 and 7 August, over 100 small and medium businesses and start-ups on Amazon.in will be launching more than 1000 new products across 17 categories on the occasion of Prime Day this year. Thousands of local shops on Amazon

On Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said banks cannot deny loan under the emergency credit scheme to MSMEs and any denial needs to be reported.The total credit sanctioned as part of the scheme by both private and public sector banks as

The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) this week launched a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in the manufacturing of Agarbatti and to develop village industry under 'Gramodyog Vikas Yojana.' As per the programme, initially, four

On Saturday, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman allowed loans for larger MSMEs and professionals for business purposes within the ambit of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). The finance ministry has increased the annual turnover ceiling on companies that could avail loans

On Thursday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted extending the restructuring of MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) debt until 31 March 2021 under the existing framework where MSMEs that were in default but 'standard' as on 1 March 2020

On Friday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government is planning to create a deposit-taking 'social microfinance organisation' to disburse loans of up to Rs 10 lakh to women and small entrepreneurs quickly. The Minister for MSME and Road

On Saturday, Union minister for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) Nitin Gadkari said that the government will consider increasing import duty on products from some sectors to support domestic businesses. Without specifying these sectors, Gadkari at the India @75 summit

In a bid to facilitate more individuals and MSMEs, the ministry of Finance has augmented scope of the government's Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) launched for MSMEs. Now more businesses will be able to raise

On Thursday, job-search portal Monster.com joined hands with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) as an exclusive talent search partner for SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) member companies of the latter. The portal will be helping over 2,400

On Monday, the MSME Ministry has asked corporates of the country to clear dues of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on priority as these payments are important for operations and sustenance of jobs in the sector. The government has directly taken

On Saturday, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in a press note warned of "unauthorized and ill-intentioned" activities of the MSME Export Promotion Council and also clarified that the government is not associated with the council. "Ministry

The Finance Ministry in a statement on Monday said that the Central Government has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by one month till 30 November 2020 or till the assigned amount of Rs 3 lakh crore has been

Over 11 lakh MSMEs have registered on the new online system of Udyam Registration launched in July, the government said on Saturday. Out of these, 3.72 lakh enterprises have registered under the manufacturing category whereas 6.31 lakh enterprises under service sector.

On Tuesday, Paytm waived off all charges on merchant transactions. The digital financial services platform has enabled merchant partners to accept payments from Paytm wallet, UPI apps and RuPay cards at zero charges. Paytm will absorb Rs 600 crore in MDR

The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), a think-tank under the Department of Science and Technology, launched a job portal for mapping the skills of workers as per requirements of MSMEs and a seaweed cultivation mission. The job portal is

In response to the economic inconvenience caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Union Finance Ministry extended the validity of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for MSMEs on Sunday. According to the government's press release "The

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has yesterday declared that they will mutually endorse a $50 million loan guaranty fund to Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) to facilitate in financing women borrowers/entrepreneurs

The largest private-sector bank in India, HDFC Bank, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to provide lending support to MSMEs in India. HDFC Bank will offer a series of uniquely customised schemes to

A judge has postponed the decision on whether to overturn Trump's conviction in the hush money case, as prosecutors reassess their strategy.

A judge has postponed the decision on whether to overturn Trump's conviction in the hush money case, as prosecutors reassess their approach.

A small asteroid, recently discovered by NASA-funded ground telescopes, is set to become a temporary satellite of Earth, providing a rare example of a celestial body being captured by the planet's gravity. Known as asteroid 2024 PT5, this space rock, measuring

Meta's ambitious plans for an AI data center encountered an unexpected obstacle: a rare bee species. The Financial Times reported that this discovery disrupted Meta's discussions with a nuclear power plant operator in the US. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg mentioned during

Bananas, mangoes, and avocados are more than just tasty additions to your meals; they are also powerful allies in healthy weight gain. Packed with essential nutrients, healthy fats, and calories, these fruits can provide the extra energy needed to increase body weight naturally. Incorporate them creatively into your daily meals and enjoy the benefits of a nutrient-dense diet while reaching your weight gain goals.

A new study reveals that India's smart snacking sector is rapidly expanding as consumers seek health-focused options over traditional snacks.

Recent investigations by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) have revealed significant antitrust violations involving major smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung and Xiaomi. According to detailed reports obtained by Reuters, these companies, along with others, have been implicated in anti-competitive practices that

Ishu Kalra is a common man from somewhere in India, yet he's a hero to many souls. Ishu runs an NGO named Humanity. 

Constantly striving for the next big purchase or chasing after the latest trend can sometimes leave us feeling unfulfilled, especially when it comes to relationships. The more we focus on material gains, the less we may focus on what truly matters-genuine

Every day, we encounter a mix of people-some who inspire us, others who brighten our day with their positive energy, and then there are those who test our patience with their negativity, toxicity, and drama. While dealing with toxic people can

The protests included men, women, and children, many of whom dressed like Mahant Chinmay Krishna Das to show their support.

In December 2023, SAT had quashed Sebi's 2021 order against Reliance, Mukesh Ambani, Mumbai SEZ and the Navi Mumbai SEZ.

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