Economy
₹ 9000cr for revamped credit-guarantee scheme to MSMEs
While presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament here today, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. […]
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Economy
Coastal shipping promoted through PPP mode with viability gap funding
India is moving forward firmly for the ‘panchamrit’ and net-zero carbon emission by 2070 to usher in a green industrial and economic transition. […]
Economy
Urban infrastructure development fund to be established
States and cities will be encouraged to undertake urban planning reforms and actions to transform cities into ‘sustainable cities of tomorrow’. […]
Economy
Highest ever capital outlay of ₹2.40 lakh crore for railway
Investments in infrastructure and productive capacity have a large multiplier impact on growth and employment. After the subdued period of the pandemic, private investments are growing again. […]
Economy
Atmanirbhar clean plant program to be launched with an outlay of rs. 2,200 crore
An Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program will be launched with an outlay of Rs. 2,200 crores to boost the availability of disease-free, quality planting material for high-value horticultural crops […]
Economy
The mantra of “leaving no one behind” Achievement since 2014
Highlighting the country’s achievements since 2014, Union Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 emphasized the mantra of “leaving no one behind” […]
Economy
Budget 23-24 presents a vision for Amrit kaal- a blueprint for an empowered economy
Union Budget 2023-24 presented by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in the Parliament today outlined the vision of Amrit Kaal […]
Economy
Highlights of the union budget 2023-24
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today. The highlights of the Budget are as follows […]
Economy
Industrial sector gross value added (GVA) rose by 3.7% in the first half of fy23
The Overall Gross Value Added (GVA) by the Industrial Sector rose 3.7 per cent, based on data available for the first half of the FY23, which is higher than the average growth of 2.8 per cent achieved in H1 of the last decade […]
Economy
Availability and spread of digital infrastructure to contribute significantly to economic growth
While the role of traditional infrastructure has been well recognised, in recent years, the role of digital infrastructure in the socioeconomic development of the country has assumed increased importance […]
Economy
The government on track to achieve the fiscal deficit target of 6.4%
“The gradual decline in the Union government’s fiscal deficit as a % of GDP, in line with the fiscal glide path envisioned by the government, is a result of careful fiscal management supported by buoyant revenue collection over the last two years” […]
Finance
Proactive measures by the government bring inflation within RBI’s tolerance limit
Prompt and adequate measures by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have reined in the rise in inflation and brought it within the Central Bank’s tolerance limit […]
Business
The service sector grew at 8.4 % in FY 22
The services sector witnessed a swift rebound in FY22, growing Year-on-Year (YoY) at 8.4% compared to a contraction of 7.8% in the previous financial year […]
Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India up to the month of December 2022 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below: […]
Finance
Rs 1.55 lakh crore gross GST collected in the month of Jan 2023
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of January 2023 till 5:00 PM on 31.01.2023 is Rs 1,55,922 crore of which CGST is Rs 28,963 crore […]
Economy
Economic survey 2022-23: highlights
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2022-23 in the Union Parliament today. The highlights of the Survey are as follows: […]
Finance
RCF pays Rs. 212cr+ as dividends to the Government of India
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF), an Indian central public sector under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, paid a total dividend of Rs. 3.85 per share amounting to Rs. 212.40 crores for FY 2021-22 (previous year Rs. 2.98 per share amounting to Rs. 164.40 crores). […]
Business
PM lauds utilisation of India-UAE CEPA by Indian Exporters
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the utilisation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by Indian Exporters […]
General
MIB Issues Advisory on the responsibility of Public Service Broadcasting
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting issued the “Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels in India, 2022” on 09.11.2022. […]
Foreign Relations
NSA Ajit Doval is on an official visit to Washington DC
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is on an official visit to Washington DC from 30 January to 1 February 2023. He is accompanied by senior Government of India officials as well as leaders of Indian industry. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Bhupender Yadav meets German Delegation on exploring the sustainable development
A bilateral meeting was held between the Indian delegation headed by Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the German Delegation headed by H.E. Mr Ralph Brinkhaus for the German-Indian Parliamentary Group of the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) in New Delhi today. […]
World
Indian economy is poised to grow faster in the coming decade
Once the global shocks of the pandemic and the russia-ukraine conflict resulting in a spike in commodity crises fade away, the Indian economy is poised to grow faster in the coming decade. […]
Business
Khadi Fest 2023 inaugurated at KVIC, Mumbai
Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, inaugurated the Khadi Fest- 23 which will run from January 27 to February 24, 2023 […]
Foreign Relations
First Employment Working Group meeting in Jodhpur on 2-4th Feb
Union Minister for Labour and Employment Shri Bhupender Yadav today briefed the media on the First Employment Working Group meeting to be held in Jodhpur on 2-4th February 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Quantum Computing will be the core of India’s growth
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today said that Quantum Computing will be at the core of India’s growth and expansion in India’s Techade. […]
Foreign Relations
Bengaluru hosting first G20 ETWG Meeting under India’s Presidency
Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power briefing media in Bengaluru said that the first G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) Meeting under India’s Presidency will be held in Bengaluru, from Feb 5-7, 2023. […]
General
Three Grievance Appellate Committees (GACs) Notified on the recently amended “IT Rules 2021”
The Centre today established three Grievance Appellate Committees based on the recently amended Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules 2021”). The notification to this effect has been published today. […]
Business
RINL organises first-ever National Vendor Interaction Program
RINLVisakhapatnam Steel Plant organised the 1st ever “RINL NVIP-2023- National Vendor Interaction Program-2023 at Visakhapatnam steel plant, today. […]
Foreign Relations
H.E. Mr Csaba Korosi will be visiting India from 29-31 Jan
At the invitation of the External Affairs Minister (EAM), H.E. Mr Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) […]
World
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Greece on 30-31 Jan
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS) Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Greece on 30-31 January 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Nigeria celebrates Millets Food Festival & Cooking Competition with members of the Indian community
The event was organized in partnership with the high-Level Indian Delegation led by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Mr Abhilaksh Likhi […]
Foreign Relations
Round Table on ‘Reaching Out – India and the SCO’ organize at SCO Film Festival
A Round Table, ‘Reaching Out- India and the SCO,’ was organised along the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival in Mumbai. […]
Foreign Relations
India is emerging as the land of Job Creators: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and the Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri G Kishan Reddy attended the Inception Meeting of the G-20 Start-up 20 Engagement Group at the Taj Krishna in Hyderabad today. […]
General
ONGC’s iconic Sagar Samrat was re-dedicated to the nation as Mobile Offshore Production Unit
“Re-coronation of Sagar Samrat is a testament to the courage and willingness to make a difference in the face of uncertainties and the tumultuous forces of nature through re-alignment and innovation,” […]
Finance
Government of India launches the third batch of IICA Valuation Certificate Program (IVCP)
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), a think tank under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India launched today the third batch of the IICA Valuation Certificate Program (IVCP) […]
Finance
International financial architecture working group meeting of g-20 will be held in Chandigarh
The first International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting of G-20 under the chairmanship of India will be held in Chandigarh on 30-31 January 2023 […]
Business
NIIO showcase medical innovations undertaken by Indian Naval
The Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO) showcased medical innovations undertaken by Indian Naval officers during the inception meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group under India’s G20 presidency […]
Foreign Relations
New International network of mentors to strengthen the global startup ecosystem
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal called for the creation of an international network of mentors, investors and entrepreneurs to strengthen the global startup ecosystem […]
World
EOI invited to the International Transhipment Port at Great Nicobar Island
The proposed Port will have the ultimate capacity to handle 16 million containers per year and in the first phase will handle above 4 million Containers […]
Events
CBIC celebrates International Customs Day, 2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and all its field formations observed International Customs Day, 2023 today […]
Foreign Relations
INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO RE-INTRODUCE CHEETAH TO INDIA FROM SOUTH AFRICA
The Republic of South Africa and the Republic of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Re-introduction of Cheetah to the Asian country […]
Business
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates National Logistics Portal-Marine
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated The National Logistics Portal (marine) in New Delhi today. […]
Business
Ministry of Textiles cleared 15 R&D projects worth INR 32.25 crores
Leading textile manufacturers and institutes should come together to indigenously develop strategic and high-value technical textile products, with the support of the NTTM […]
World
Coal India Ltd to Launch M-Sand Projects in a Big Way
Sand is classified as a “minor mineral”, under The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) and administrative control over minor minerals vests with the State Governments, accordingly, regulated through State specific rules […]
Business
MeitY Startup Hub and Meta shortlist 120 Startups
More than 30% of Startups in the Accelerator are from Tier II & III cities across India, 40% of the selected Innovators and Startups in Grand Challenge belong to tier II & III parts of the country, Women-led/co-led Startups and Innovators form over 20% of the cohort […]
Foreign Relations
IAF’S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE WITH JAPAN
The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan, on 26 January 2023. […]
World
India and Egypt signed an MOU to facilitate content exchange
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and, Mr Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt sign an MoU in the field of Content exchange, Capacity Building and Co-Production […]
Foreign Relations
G20-Startup20 Engagement Group set to meet in Hyderabad
New Delhi/Hyderabad: The G20 Startup20 Engagement Group will hold its inception meeting in Hyderabad this week, featuring delegates from G20 nations and nine special invitees from observer countries, representatives from multilateral organizations as well as the Indian startup ecosystem. […]
Foreign Relations
Kathmandu organized India-Nepal Startup Connect
Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized India-Nepal Startup Connect, an event to bring together the start-up ecosystems of the two countries on 24 January 2023 in association with the Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs Forum (CNIYEF) […]
Foreign Relations
India elected as Vice-Chair at the 12th session of FAO’s ITWG
In the recently concluded 12th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group (ITWG) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) at Rome during 18 -20 January 2023 […]