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 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...
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 Indian government has disbursed ₹14,020 crore under its Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes across 10 key sectors, a major push in its plan to boost domestic manufacturing and exports, according to a recent statement from the Ministry of Commerce...
In a significant push to strengthen India’s startup landscape, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed an MoU with Kyndryl Solutions Pvt Ltd to support startups in manufacturing and IT sectors. The collaboration aims...
India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the IT and services sector are poised to play a central role in achieving the country’s ambitious $450 billion services export target, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Addressing industry leaders...
India is making major strides in electronics manufacturing, with the country now exporting high-end electronic components to global markets, Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Highlighting the government’s push...
The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) has submitted its pre-state budget memorandum for 2025-26, calling for investment revival, industrial infrastructure development, and a dedicated MSME policy. The recommendations emphasize the distinct challenges faced by micro...
With the Global Investors Summit in Madhya Pradesh just around the corner on February 24-25, the state government is preparing to roll out a revamped MSME policy aimed at boosting micro, small, and medium enterprises. The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet,...
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has signed a $100 million credit facility agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to enhance green financing for India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative aims to support...
