The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched an online digital module allowing Indian companies to generate sponsorship letters for foreign professionals under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B4 Visa). The initiative, launched on 29th November 2025, is part…
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WPI Inflation Falls to -0.32% in Nov 2025 on Price Easing
India’s wholesale price inflation slipped into negative territory in November 2025, offering relief to policymakers and businesses alike. Official data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) shows that the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation declined to (-) 0.32 per cent year-on-year, compared to (-)…
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India’s Ease of Doing Business Reforms Since 2014 Explained
India’s Ease of Doing Business landscape has undergone a structural transformation since 2014, driven by sustained policy reforms, large-scale decriminalisation of laws, and technology-led governance. The government has focused on simplifying regulatory frameworks, reducing compliance burdens and creating a predictable business environment to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. These initiatives,…
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UPSC Invites Applications for Examiner, Deputy Director
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a significant round of direct recruitment for 2025, inviting eligible candidates to apply for 102 vacancies across two major government bodies. The notification, published by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), confirms that the application window will be open from 13 December 2025…
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DPIIT Recognises 1.97 Lakh Startups Under Startup India
The Government of India’s flagship Startup India initiative has crossed a major milestone, with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognising 1,97,692 startups as of 31 October 2025. The updated figures were shared in a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for…
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HSN Guidebook Released to Boost Make in India & Trade
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, released the Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes on 20th September 2025 in New Delhi. Prepared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Guidebook allocates 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 Ministries and…