The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has greenlit a robust framework to eliminate conflicts of interest for senior officials, prohibiting equity trading and mandating detailed disclosures following a 2025 High-Level Committee (HLC) review. Triggered by governance questions...
The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) continues to fortify India's MSE ecosystem through targeted cluster programmes, with Rs 438.94 crore disbursed over the past five years for Common Facility Centres (CFCs) under the MSE-Cluster Development Programme...
India's government has overhauled the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME) to streamline financing for manufacturing expansions and exports, directly supporting Budget 2025-26 goals for economic growth. Introduced in January 2025 and now revised based on stakeholder input...
Launched in April 2015 by the Department of Financial Services, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to democratise credit access by providing collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh through scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs and microfinance institutions to individuals launching...
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises reports completion of 364 projects under the Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) since inception, out of 606 approved, with 242 ongoing to bolster Common Facility Centres (CFCs) and infrastructure...
By Raksha Choubey
Architecture, for Ar. Anagha Naik, has always been deeply personal. Beyond drawings and structures, it has been a journey of self-discovery and understanding how spaces influence emotions, relationships, and everyday life.
As an Architect, Vastu consultant and Co-founder...
SIDBI MSME Outlook Survey reflects sector resilience against global headwinds, with the MSME Business Confidence Index (M-BCI) at 60.8—above the 50 expansion threshold despite a slight quarterly dip. Forward indicators strengthened markedly: Business Expectations Index (MBEI) climbed to 63.7...
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India has successfully concluded nine free trade agreements with 38 countries, granting Indian businesses preferential access to nearly two-thirds of global trade flows. Speaking at the 27th EY Entrepreneur Of The...
Vishal Sikka, founder and CEO of Vianai and former Infosys CEO, positioned India to pioneer a transformative human revolution powered by purposeful and responsible artificial intelligence. Delivering keynote remarks at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sikka drew parallels to...
India AI Mission and Kalpa Impact released "India’s AI Impact Startups" compendium at India AI Impact Summit 2026, profiling 110 startups and non-profits deploying AI for large-scale social and economic solutions across healthcare, agriculture, education, climate, financial inclusion, urban...
