DPIIT has joined hands with FICCI and Mercedes-Benz India to support seven selected startups under the Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme. The initiative is designed to help promising startups move beyond early funding and build the regulatory,...
A faster shift to electric vehicles could help India cut its import bill by Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030, according to an SBI Research report. The report says EV adoption is accelerating, helped by rising registrations, expanding charging...
Adopting lean, green, and quality-driven practices is no longer optional for India’s MSMEs — it is vital for their survival and long-term growth, said Sandeep Kishore Jain, President of the Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME).
Speaking...
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has emphasized that India’s chemical and petrochemical industry holds immense potential to become a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.
Speaking at the 7th Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Conference organized...
In a strategic move to accelerate industrial sustainability and drive higher participation, the Government of India is expanding the scope of the MSME-SPICE Scheme (Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy) to include greenfield projects. The decision follows...
A recent report from Kinara Capital reveals that while Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are eager to adopt environmentally sustainable practices, many lack the financial support and guidance to do so. The findings indicate a strong will—but...
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has welcomed the government’s latest amendment to promote the use of organic fertilizers, estimating that the initiative could generate $2.6 billion in revenue for the biogas sector. The move is expected to enhance soil...
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...
The Indian tourism and hospitality sector, embodying the country's rich cultural and natural heritage, plays a pivotal role in its economic growth. This sector, recognized as a key component of the "Make in India" initiative, has been earmarked for...
The global tourism industry has witnessed a paradigm shift towards sustainable practices, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the forefront of this transformative movement. Green tourism, also known as eco-tourism, has gained significant traction as environmentally conscious travelers...
