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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasised that competitiveness would only improve with a sustainable pathway

Piyush Goyal reiterates ‘Make In India’ focus, says ‘India not a mercy of any country’

Goyal said that there is no comparable power available anywhere in the world at this price, which is renewable round…

Updated: September 2, 2025 17:59 IST

Prada Acknowledges Kolhapuri Chappal Inspiration: What GI Tag Means for Cultural Protection & Legal Action. (Image Source: Freepik)

GI tag not enough to guard against copies

Following controversy, Prada has admitted its new sandals are inspired by India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals. This incident highlights the crucial…

June 30, 2025 20:12 IST

The Indian government is developing a comprehensive one-stop resource center under the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS). (Image Source: Freepik)

MCA plans resource centre to aid job seekers under internship scheme

The Indian government is developing a comprehensive one-stop resource center under the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) to boost youth employability.…

June 15, 2025 19:36 IST

US and Indian officials in high-stakes discussions to finalise trade deal ahead of looming tariff deadline. (Image: X)

US-India Trade Talks extended: Key decisions expected this week?

A US trade delegation has extended its stay in India to finalise a phased trade deal before the July 9…

Updated: June 9, 2025 14:32 IST

India’s export sectors, including electronics and agriculture, are driving growth towards the $1 trillion target in 2025-26.

India’s total exports expected to hit $1 trillion in FY26: FIEO

India’s overall exports of goods and services are expected to reach $1 trillion in the financial year 2025-26, led by…

May 27, 2025 18:41 IST

‘Make in India won't be replaced as make in US’: Ex-commerce secretary dismisses the Trump tariff concerns. (Image Source: Reuters)

‘Make in India won’t be replaced’: Ex-commerce secretary downplayes Trump’s tariff concern

Former Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan has downplayed concerns that the US’s new 27% reciprocal tariffs, including a 26% levy on…

April 3, 2025 20:08 IST

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India responds to 26% reciprocal tariff from US: Commerce Ministry evaluating implications on domestic industries

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that they are examining implications of measures/announcements made by the US President, adding…

Updated: April 3, 2025 15:49 IST

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Commerce ministry to seek extra funds for export mission

India’s new Export Promotion Mission (EPM) gets Rs 2250 crore, but additional funds may be sought for exporters amid high…

March 21, 2025 21:26 IST

Startup India registration: Check online step-by-step process to register your startup

Currently, over 1.65 lakh startups are registered with the Startup India programme, generating over 17 lakh jobs.

March 10, 2025 14:24 IST

WT-ECIB scheme likely to benefit 1,000 new small exporters: Commerce ministry

The commerce ministry in its 2024 year-end review said that the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has extended…

December 26, 2024 15:41 IST

Over Rs 21,000 crore invested in startups under Startup India's schemes: Commerce Ministry

Over Rs 21,000 crore invested in startups so far under Startup India’s schemes: Commerce Ministry

The flagship schemes under the Startup India programme viz., Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme…

December 17, 2024 16:14 IST

Piyush Goyal: Share specific issues faced by MSMEs in credit access; open to exploring alternate financing

The minister said that the government can earmark particular areas for MSMEs in the 20 smart industrial townships under construction.

December 5, 2024 17:36 IST

DPIIT partners with HCLSoftware to support manufacturing startups

DPIIT said it signed over 80 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with industry stakeholders so far under the initiative.

October 25, 2024 18:24 IST

DGFT: Exporters claiming RoDTEP benefits to file annual return

The requirement to file the annual return is initially for exporters whose total RoDTEP claim exceeds Rs 1 crore in…

October 24, 2024 11:55 IST

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43% of new applicants in 3rd round of white goods PLI scheme are MSMEs: Commerce Ministry

“This shows the confidence among MSMEs to become part of the value chain of manufacturing of components of ACs and LED…

October 14, 2024 18:31 IST

Exporters don’t need RCMC to avail RoSCTL, RoDTEP, duty drawback schemes: Govt

According to the new FTP, an RCMC is mandatory for exporters applying for an authorisation to import or export (except…

October 7, 2024 14:07 IST

Import-export: How to apply for IEC online? Check steps

The 10-character alpha-numeric IEC is necessary on the date of rendering services and is obtained separately by DGFT based on…

September 19, 2024 17:18 IST

New Trade Connect e-Platform for exporters: All you need to know

The single window initiative developed in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME, EXIM Bank, TCS, Department of Financial Services (DFS),…

September 12, 2024 13:51 IST

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Trump eyes Hassett, Warsh, Waller for Fed Chair as Bessent says ‘not interested’

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President Trump has three finalists for the next chair of the Federal Reserve: Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, and Christopher Waller. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is not interested. Trump wants someone who supports his interest-rate cuts and has criticized current chair Jerome Powell. The decision will greatly impact the economy and financial markets.

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