Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, and Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders at the “Samriddh Didi se Samriddh Rashtra | Republic Day Felicitation Ceremony, 2026” in New Delhi. The event, held at Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium,…
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Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Eternal CEO, Dhindsa Takes Charge
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal has resigned as managing director and group chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition at the company that operates Zomato and Blinkit. The change will take effect from February 1, 2026, bringing an end to Goyal’s nearly two-decade-long active leadership role. Blinkit cofounder and chief…
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IndiaSkills 2025–26 North-East Competition Inaugurated
The IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 for the North-East was inaugurated today at Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Youth from eight North-Eastern states will compete across 26 skill categories, showcasing the region’s growing talent and potential to…
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44,000 Startups in 2025, Highest Since Startup India: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that nearly 44,000 startups were registered across India in 2025, marking the highest annual addition since the launch of the Startup India initiative a decade ago. Addressing a mega event commemorating 10 years of the flagship programme, the Prime Minister described…
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A Decade of Startup India: Driving Innovation & Growth
As India celebrates 10 years of the Startup India initiative, the country has firmly established itself as one of the world’s largest and most diverse startup ecosystems. With over 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups as of December 2025, India’s entrepreneurial landscape is transforming economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion nationwide….
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DoP, SIDBI Partner for Udyam Assist Verification
New Delhi – The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct Contact Point Verification (CPV) of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) registered on the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP)….
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Year-End Review 2025: MSME Ministry’s Landmark Achievements
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) marked an exceptional year in 2025 with record-setting achievements across registrations, credit accessibility, skill development, and market expansion. The Ministry’s efforts strengthened industrial growth, formalized informal enterprises, and promoted heritage-based industries, aligning with the vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar…
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India–New Zealand Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal emphasized that public sector banks in India are now competing on an equal footing with private and foreign banks, reflecting their strengthened role in the country’s economic growth. Addressing the MSME Banking Excellence Awards in New Delhi, Shri Goyal highlighted how…
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Jitin Prasada Highlights Tech’s Role in Employment
Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT and Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, emphasized the growing role of emerging technologies in job creation while addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” at the NIELIT Extension Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, on 21 December 2025. The conference aimed to…
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Over 1700 Startups Supported Under TIDE 2.0 Scheme
The Government of India has supported over 1,700 startups under the Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs 2.0 (TIDE 2.0) scheme, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the electronics and IT sector. Launched in 2019, the initiative promotes technology-based entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical support through selected incubators across the…