Govt caps interest subvention amount at Rs 5 crores per IEC for MSME manufacturers

In a trade notice on September 17, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the amendment under the Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) with immediate effect “for rationalization of the scheme.” The Commerce Ministry has imposed an interest subvention cap of Rs 5 crores per IEC (import-export code) for MSME manufactures till September 30, 2024 for the current […]

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Advance tax collection for H1 swells 22.6% to Rs 4.36 lakh crores

Advance tax collections in India increased by 22.61% to ₹4.36 lakh crores in the first half of the current financial year, indicating strong corporate performance and a robust economy. Net direct tax collections rose 16.12% to ₹9.95 lakh crores, with personal income tax showing significant growth over corporate income tax. The Government’s advance tax collections […]

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Bengaluru, bye bye! Piyush Goyal wants a new Silicon Valley for India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has proposed creating a new township dedicated to startups, aiming to establish a new Silicon Valley in India. The plan involves developing a 500-acre area to support entrepreneurs and innovators, with the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation overseeing the project. Bengaluru is considered the Silicon Valley of India, but Commerce and Industry […]

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CGTMSE guarantee coverage for women MSMEs increased to 90%: MSME Ministry

The scheme was extended to women-owned MSEs in December 2022 to provide credit guarantee of 85% for loans up to Rs 2 crores which was later increased to Rs 5 crores. In a move to support women entrepreneurship, the MSME Ministry on Tuesday said women-owned micro and small enterprises (MSEs) will get higher credit guarantee coverage under the […]

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I don’t think entrepreneurship is risky: B-school founder Pratham Mittal

Looking at the reception that he has got for his recently inaugurated Tetr College of Business, a B-school based on experiential learning, the entrepreneur thinks students and parents are ready for something innovative in education. Of the 40 courses taught at one of the top 10 business schools in the world, only one caught Pratham […]

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How smart packaging is bringing in big money for food businesses

With the online delivery market booming, food delivery is no longer just about satisfying hunger. Brands are stepping up to offer customers a complete home dining experience. With food aggregators like Swiggy and Zomato dominating the online delivery market, ordering food is no longer just about satisfying hunger. It’s a multi-step process that often starts […]

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US October 2024 visa bulletin: India’s EB-5 category advances by a year

The financial year 2025 has started with mixed news for those in the green card queue. The Department of State has released the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, providing a snapshot of immigrant visas available for the first month of financial year 2025. Notably, the Final Action date for the China EB-3 category has been pushed […]

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