The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI) to promote environmentally sustainable practices in India’s garment manufacturing industry. The agreement aims to boost the number of apparel...
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has welcomed the central government’s decision to revise the procurement price of compressed biogas (CBG), calling it a positive step for the bioenergy sector. The petroleum ministry has increased the procurement rate from Rs...
The Punjab government has announced a capital subsidy scheme to encourage industries to adopt paddy straw-based boilers, a move aimed at managing agricultural residue and reducing dependence on coal. Industries and Commerce Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond confirmed the initiative...
The Chhattisgarh government has approved key amendments to its Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 in a bid to attract investment, boost local employment, and modernise its industrial base. The decision was finalised at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister...
India’s emergence as a global biotechnology hub was underscored at the 31st Board Meeting of Governors of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) held in New Delhi, attended by representatives from over 60 countries. The event...
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has proposed the appointment of a third-party consulting agency to review tenders issued by central government procuring entities. The agency will scrutinize these tenders for compliance with the Public...
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced a major expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). As per the notification, the ceiling on guarantee cover...
In a world dominated by mass production, the beauty of handcrafted artistry often risks fading into the background. For Mahua Roy, Founder of Mirshika, preserving that artistry—and the livelihoods behind it—became a calling that transcended business.
Mirshika was born from...
Small manufacturers across India could be staring at one of the biggest export openings in years, thanks to a sharp escalation in US tariffs on Chinese imports. A new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) outlines how...
The ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EV) is expected to significantly reshape India’s auto component industry, according to a recent report by Ambit Capital. While the shift to EVs poses existential risks for suppliers heavily reliant on internal combustion...
