In a historic move to strengthen India’s innovation and research ecosystem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Fund on November 3, 2025. The initiative is designed to de-risk futuristic projects, empower...
The Ministry of Defence has rolled out the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, introducing a 25% product reservation for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and offering major relaxations for start-ups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and...
The Karnataka government has chosen 101 startups for funding under ELEVATE 2024, a flagship initiative designed to support early-stage businesses. Out of 960 applicants, the selected startups will receive a share of the ₹25 crore grant to accelerate their...
The Assam Cabinet has approved investment agreements worth over ₹1.22 lakh crore, paving the way for major projects to be formalized at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit in Guwahati on February 25-26.
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Madhya Pradesh has set an ambitious goal to double its startup ecosystem to 10,000 enterprises within the next five years, MSME Minister Chaitanya Kumar Kashyap announced on February 25 at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (MP GIS) 2025.
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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,...
Madhya Pradesh is gearing up for the Global Investor Summit (GIS), scheduled to take place on February 24-25 in Bhopal. The event aims to position the state as a key StartUp and innovation hub. Preparations are underway to attract...
State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest bank, has launched ‘SME Digital Business Loans’. This move is aimed at revolutionizing MSME lending by offering a digital loan journey with a sanction turnaround time of up to 45 minutes....
Good Capital, a Mauritius-based venture capital firm, made a significant announcement on Friday regarding its investment strategy for the fiscal year. The firm disclosed its intention to invest USD 25 million, approximately Rs 200 crore, in Indian AI startups....
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of India's economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment generation, and fostering innovation. However, access to adequate funding remains a major challenge for these enterprises, hindering their growth and sustainability.
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