The new rule introduces a joint photo declaration—Annexure ‘J’—as a valid substitute to the marriage certificate. In a move set to ease a longstanding hassle for Indian passport applicants, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced that citizens can now add their spouse’s name to their passport without furnishing a marriage certificate. According to […]
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According to Wadhwa, Indian entrepreneurs are overlooking a significant chance to apply cutting-edge hardware for public benefit, instead opting for “brain-dead” projects aimed at short-term gains over lasting impact. Vionix Biosciences CEO, Vivek Wadhwa has taken aim at India’s startup ecosystem, criticizing it for being overly focused on “brain-dead” ventures that ignore pressing societal needs. […]
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Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal said he has faced criticism from former Infosys, CFO Mohandas Pai for urging Indian startups to focus more on innovation. “I have been bashed up a little bit by Mohandas Pai in the last few days for my appeals for startups to focus on innovation,” Goyal noted, describing the backlash as “unfortunate.” The […]
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“The onboarding process on the Trade Receivables Discounting System platforms shall be completed by 31st March, 2025,” the MSME Ministry said in a notification. Businesses with more than Rs.250 crores turnover, from earlier Rs.500 crores and all Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) will now be required to onboard the invoice discounting platform TReDS by the Reserve […]
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Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Capital markets regulator, Sebi wants to prevent exuberance, price manipulations and fraudulent trading practices on the Small and Medium Enterprises exchange, a senior official said on Tuesday. Addressing the India SME Banking Summit here, Whole Time Member, Ashwani Bhatia said the regulator’s Board will be taking up the issue at its […]
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Shri Satya Narayan, IPS – Joint Commissioner of Police (L&O), Mumbai addressing Office Bearers of Business & Trade Organisations, Entrepreneurs, Businessmen and Senior Police Officials at Interactive & Round Table Meeting on 100 days action plan of Government of Maharashtra to Protect the interests of Industries, businesses & investors for business growth, organised by Maharashtra […]
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Marking a decade of the scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said that more than Rs 33 lakh crores of collateral-free loans have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) aimed at empowering individuals to showcase their entrepreneurial skills. He interacted with select beneficiaries at his residence in Delhi and said it has […]
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India’s micro, small and medium enterprises have new definitions that promise to open doors wider for them this financial year as well as improve their chances of securing delayed payments faster. The Union Government, in a notification dated 21st March, amended the definitions of micro, small and medium enterprises, raising limits for investments in plant […]
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Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President, SME Chamber of India & Federation of Indian SME Associations (FISA) has presented special edition of “SMEConnect Magazine” containing the activities report of SME Chamber of India for the year 2024 to Mr. S. C. L. Das, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India on 4th April 2025. Mr. […]
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The GST Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory regarding a crucial change in the e-Invoicing system related to Invoice Reference Number (IRN) generation. This change, effective from 1st June 2025, affects how invoice or document numbers are processed by the Invoice Reporting Portal (IRP). Specifically, invoice numbers will now be treated as case-insensitive, meaning variations […]
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