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Tata Chairman: AI Impact Summit Showcases India’s Global AI Vision

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran described the India AI Impact Summit 2026 as "outstanding" for demonstrating India's comprehensive AI vision, energy, and strategic direction. Speaking on the sidelines of the New Delhi event, Chandrasekaran highlighted the summit's role as...

Piyush Goyal Directs Exporters to Maximise FTAs Through Competitive Upgrades

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal instructed 35 Export Promotion Councils and industry associations to intensify new market penetration, quality enhancements, and competitiveness improvements for optimal leverage of Free Trade Agreements with developed economies. The directives emphasise job creation...

NITI Aayog’s $850B Tech Services Roadmap by 2035

India's $265 billion technology services industry stands poised to scale five-fold to $750–850 billion by 2035, according to NITI Aayog's comprehensive 10-year roadmap released by its Frontier Tech Hub. The strategy positions the sector as a cornerstone of Viksit...

DPIIT Raises Startup Turnover to ₹200 Cr, Deep-Tech to 20 Years

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a notification on 4 February 2026, fundamentally updating the criteria for startup definition and recognition in India. These new rules replace the 2019...

India Gears Up Reforms for B-READY 2026 Review: DPIIT

India is intensifying reforms ahead of the World Bank's Business-Ready (B-READY) assessment scheduled for release in 2026. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notes significant structural improvements over the past decade, with India climbing 79...

RBI Bans Dark Patterns, Third-Party Incentives in Banks

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a ban on incentives paid by third parties to bank staff for selling insurance, mutual funds, and other products to prevent mis-selling of financial services. The central bank also prohibits dark patterns...

US-India Interim Trade Pact Targets $30T MSME Exports

India has reached a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement with the United States. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the agreement will help both nations deepen economic cooperation and reflect shared commitments to sustainable growth for...

From Dream to a Trusted Brand, The Journey Behind AMRA Silver Jewellery

By Raksha Choubey Behind every enduring brand is a story shaped by belief, perseverance, and deeply heldvalues. AMRA Silver Jewellery is one such story, one that began not with scale or certainty, but with faith, family support, and a clear sense...

Budget 2026: Rs 1,700 Cr PMFME Push and Integrated Textiles Programme to Revive MSME Clusters

Budget 2026 has raised the allocation for the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) to Rs 1,700 crore from Rs 1,500 crore, while launching an Integrated Textiles Programme with a five-component framework for apparel, fabric...

Budget 2026 Extends Startup Tax Holiday by Five Years and Abolishes Angel Tax

Budget 2026 has announced major tax and compliance relief measures for startups and MSME founders, extending the profit-linked tax holiday for eligible startups and permanently abolishing angel tax on equity investments. The measures are aimed at improving access to...

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