Category: business

New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015 to support small businesses and entrepreneurs, provides collateral-free loans of up to ₹20 lakh through banks and financial institutions, the government informed Parliament. According to information provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), the scheme was launched on…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has completed 364 projects under the Micro and Small Enterprises–Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), aimed at enhancing productivity and competitiveness of micro and small enterprises across the country. The MSE-CDP scheme focuses on establishing Common Facility Centres (CFCs) and creating…

Nagpur: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, currently on a two-day visit to Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure and development projects while reviewing the company’s operational performance. During the programme on Friday, the Minister virtually flagged off 25…

India’s medical devices industry is entering a period of rapid transformation. Long considered a small but essential part of the healthcare ecosystem, the sector is now drawing major policy attention and investor interest as the country works toward a projected $30 billion market by 2030. Industry analysts say the growth will…

Bengaluru, Mar 14th: Amazon today announced the expansion of Amazon Air to Northeast India with new air cargo routes connecting Kolkata and Guwahati, further strengthening its logistics infrastructure and connectivity across the region. The addition of dedicated air capacity will significantly improve delivery speed and reliability, enabling customers across the Northeast to access Amazon’s vast selection of products with faster and more consistent delivery. The service will support deliveries…

Mar 14: As local journalism outlets disappear in many communities, neighborhood social media platforms like Nextdoor are increasingly serving as sources of community information—a shift that may influence how people perceive crime and public safety, according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Communication, Media, Design…

Pic Credit: Pexel In 2025, Gift Nifty—India’s key index for exchange-traded derivatives—achieved a record monthly turnover, reflecting its growing significance as a tool for market participants seeking early signals and better-informed trading strategies. The surge in activity underscores a broader shift in how investors, both domestic and foreign, approach pre-market analysis…

Pic Credit: Pexel Daikin India is preparing to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint in the country, with plans to increase its annual room air conditioner production capacity to 4 million units by 2030. Currently, the company produces around 3 million room AC units each year in India. The proposed expansion comes…

Pic Credit: Pexel The Indian government has taken a significant step toward strengthening the country’s shipbuilding ecosystem by granting in-principle approval to 288 shipbuilding contracts worth ₹19,748 crore, covering the construction of 456 vessels across multiple categories. According to Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the approvals were…

Mar 13: IndiGo, India’s leading airline, is introducing a fuel charge on domestic and international routes, effective 00:01hrs on 14th March, 2026. This measure is taken due to the significant surge in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues in the Middle East. IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor indicates an 85+%…