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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FDDI Convocation: President Murmu & Piyush Goyal Inspire Graduates
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presided over the convocation ceremony of the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) in New Delhi, conferring certificates to over 500 graduating students. She highlighted FDDI’s status as an Institute of national importance since 2017 and underscored India’s global standing as the second-largest…
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MeitY Launches e-Toys Lab for Local Toy Makers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with C-DAC, Indian Toy Industries, and LEGO Group, inaugurated the e-Toys Lab at C-DAC Noida during the convocation ceremony of the 2nd batch of young engineers trained under the Electronic Toys Project. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s indigenous electronic…
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Vice-President Reviews MSME Ministry’s Key Achievements
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, was briefed today by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on the sector’s key achievements, its critical importance to India’s economy, and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship. The meeting took place at Parliament House, where Union MSME…
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MoFPI Invites Proposals for NABL-Accredited Food Testing Labs
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has opened applications for entrepreneurs to establish food testing laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). The call is made under the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana…
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We Rise Initiative Boosts Indian Women Entrepreneurs
NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World have jointly launched the ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ initiative to empower Indian women-led MSMEs. The programme under the WEP’s Award to Reward (ATR) framework aims to scale women-led businesses globally through mentorship, trade facilitation, and…
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How a Paan Stall Built Vivek Oberoi’s ₹1,200-Cr Empire
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, known for his powerful on-screen performances, has quietly become one of India’s most successful celebrity entrepreneurs. With an estimated net worth of ₹1,200 crore, Oberoi’s story is less about glamour and more about grit, learning, and long-term financial discipline. Oberoi shared that his fascination with money…
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Scindia Charts India’s Telecom & Startup Future at IMC 2025
Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, led strategic discussions at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, highlighting India’s ambition to become a global telecom manufacturing and innovation powerhouse. Through high-level CEO dialogues and startup-focused sessions, the Minister outlined a comprehensive vision for a digitally inclusive and globally competitive…
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NIFTEM-K Marks 6th Convocation & 13th Foundation Day
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) — an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries — celebrated its 6th Convocation and 13th Foundation Day with grandeur, highlighting academic excellence, research, and innovation in the food sector. Convocation Ceremony Highlights The ceremony…