In a major boost to India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated VVDN Technologies’ largest Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line and Mechanical Innovation Park at the company’s Global Innovation Park in Manesar, Haryana. The event marked a significant milestone in India’s efforts to […]
The Government has imposed stricter documentation requirements that every applicant should be aware of. New Passport Rules 2025: A passport is a very important document that verifies a person’s identity, especially during international travel. It confirms the traveller’s nationality and other essential details, which are mandatory, when travelling to another country. In a recent update, the […]
India is the world’s third largest startup ecosystem, with founders at the forefront of innovation and growth. Meet the 12 entrepreneurs making a mark in 2025. India celebrated nine years of Startup India on January 16, 2025, marking the country’s rapid growth in fostering a robust and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. With more than 1.59 lakh […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Mr. Shivam Sharma – Deputy Vice President – SME Agency, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited delivering the Welcome address Mr. Ankit Goyal, Associate Vice President, Regional Underwriting – Property ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited addressing the delegates on Importance of Business Insurance for MSMEs Mr. Yashesh Sampat – Director – Public Relation and […]
Mr. Maheshkumar – Director, Gujarat Industry Development Association & SME Chamber of India delivering the Welcome address Mr. Chintan Valia – Vice President – Key Accounts, Orb Energy addressing the delegates on Powering Indian Enterprise with Rooftop Solar Mr. Naresh Babuta – General Manager, SIDBI addressing the delegates on SIDBI assistance schemes for MSME Mr. […]
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