Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday described the India-United States trade deal as historic and unprecedented, stating that it would provide new momentum and direction to the Indian economy. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, the Minister…
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NIFTEM Centres Strengthen Food Safety Under PMKSY
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Centres of Excellence are playing a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food safety and quality assurance ecosystem through modern testing infrastructure supported under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). These initiatives are significantly enhancing regulatory compliance, export competitiveness, and…
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Green Technologies Transform India’s Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: India’s food processing industry is undergoing a significant green transition as the government ramps up support for renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has outlined a comprehensive framework to promote clean technologies across the sector, positioning sustainability as a…
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PM Vishwakarma SRI Fund Beneficiaries to Attend Republic Day 2026
The Ministry of Defence has invited beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, Khadi Vikas Yojana, and best-performing women artisans under the Mahila Coir Yojana as special guests to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. A total of 100 PM Vishwakarma…
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PSBs Sanction ₹52,300 Cr to 3.96 Lakh MSMEs via Digital Loans
In a major boost for India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over ₹52,300 crore to more than 3.96 lakh MSME applicants under a digital credit assessment model. Launched in 2025, this initiative leverages digital footprints to deliver faster, paperless, and more efficient financing…
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Reliance-Hithium: India’s Battery Vulnerability Exposed
The recent Reliance-Hithium episode has highlighted a structural vulnerability in India’s electric vehicle and clean energy ambitions. Bloomberg reported that Chinese battery startup Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co. withdrew from technology-sharing talks with Reliance Industries due to Beijing’s tightened export controls, exposing India’s dependence on foreign technology for critical…
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Piyush Goyal Advances India–EFTA Trade Pact in Vaduz
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, embarked on an official visit to Liechtenstein on 7 January 2026. The visit included a courtesy call on H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle, meetings with the Prime Minister H.E. Ms Brigitte Haas, Deputy Prime Minister…
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Uttar Pradesh Tops Deregulation 1.0 Rankings in Business Reforms
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing state in India’s Deregulation 1.0 exercise, securing the first rank nationwide for comprehensive business reforms aimed at simplifying regulations, improving transparency, and attracting investments. The rankings, released by the central government, assess states on the implementation of 23 key reform priorities spanning land,…
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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…