Uttar Pradesh has unveiled plans to construct a ₹125 crore "flatted factory" in Greater Noida as part of its ambitious strategy to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and drive the state toward its USD 1 trillion economy...
Venture capital firms in India are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to enhance efficiency in sourcing and managing deals. With growing workloads and a surge in startup pitches, these firms are leveraging generative AI (GenAI) tools and...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains significantly underutilised by India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector. Experts at a recent summit organised by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC)...
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued new policy reforms aimed at simplifying leather exports, with a focus on reducing compliance burdens and boosting competitiveness. The changes, announced through Notification No. 15/2025-26 on May 26, 2026, remove...
The Delhi government has announced the establishment of two new food incubation centres and three high-tech laboratories to support startups, micro food processing units, and emerging entrepreneurs in the capital. The announcement was made by Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder...
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...
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...
