Foreign Relations
President of India visit the Netherlands
Apr 06:1.President Shri Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Mrs. Savita Kovind paid a State Visit to the Kingdom of […]
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Business
1,49,429 weavers and handloom organizations on-boarded on GeM portal
The Handloom weavers/agencies are facilitated to sell their products online and 23 e-commerce platforms have been associated with the Ministry of Textiles under a policy framework. […]
Business
New Industrial Policy For J&K
The Government of India has notified the New Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) on 19/02/2021 to attract capital investments in J&K with a financial outlay of Rs 28,400 crore (Upto the year 2037). […]
Business
CIL supplied 3.32 lakh tons of Coal To Non-Power Sector
Coal India Limited (CIL) has supplied coal to the Non-Power sector to the tune of 3.32 Lakh tonne per day in FY 2021-22. At present Coal India has a stock of 60.77 Million Tonnes (MT) as of 01.04.2022 and with the Production of 700 MT in FY 2022-23, CIL is making all efforts to meet the demand of all linked sections of the industries in FY 2022-23. […]
Foreign Relations
India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
Business
BIS grants 630 licenses to MSME toy manufacturers
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted 630 licenses to MSME toy manufacturers as on 28.03.2022. […]
Business
Over the last five years, the production and export of electronic goods
The government of India’s goal is to make India a significant design and manufacturing hub for electronics as part of its Atmanirbhar Bharat economic policies. In this regard, we are broadening and deepening our electronic manufacturing ecosystem. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia trade pact will increase to $100B by 2030
Inviting Australian businesses to invest in India, Shri Goyal says we offer you transparency, trust, and rule of law; “We are two democratic nations, two people who love sports, both are members of the Commonwealth”: Shri Goyal […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India’s Agriculture Exports touch USD 50B
Highest ever exports achieved for staples like rice, wheat, sugar, other cereals, and meat; Wheat exports jumped nearly four-fold from $568 million in 2020-21 to touch $2.12 billion in 2021-22 […]
Foreign Relations
Palaniswamy Subrahmanyan Karthigeyan concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Kiribati
Shri Palaniswamy Subrahmanyan Karthigeyan (IFS:2004), presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kiribati, with residence in Suva. […]
Foreign Relations
Pankaj Sharma concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Belize
Shri Pankaj Sharma (IFS:1991), presently Ambassador of India to Mexico, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Belize, with residence in Mexico City. […]
General
Steps to increase the power generation across the country
Thermal Projects totaling 28460 MW are under construction in the country; Presently, there are 36 Large Hydro Projects (above 25 MW) totaling 12663.5 MW which is under implementation in the country. […]
General
Government initiatives to ensure a 24×7 Power Supply
The primary responsibility of providing a 24×7 power supply to all consumers lies with the concerned Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) […]
Finance
Rs 30,160C loans sanctioned under Stand-Up India Scheme
“As more and more beneficiaries from underserved segments of entrepreneurs are targeted for coverage, we would make significant strides towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat”: Finance Minister […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Technological Products by KVKs
The Government has made provision for the opening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts keeping in view the rationale that new agricultural technologies and best practices are assessed and demonstrated at farmers’ fields […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Budget for PM-AASHA
In order to provide remunerative prices to the farmers of notified pulses, oilseeds & copra, Government implements an umbrella scheme of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) consisting of the Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and Pilot Private Procurement & Stockiest Scheme (PPSS). […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Renewal of Contemporary Technology in FPIs
The Government is implementing National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) which is the overarching policy framework for climate action in the country. […]
Business
Recent Initiatives to Further Enhance Coal Production
As per Coal Directory 2020-21, India is the second-largest coal producer and importer in the world. […]
Business
CCI issued a final order against 11 firms
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) issued a final order against eleven (11) companies/ firms which were found to have contravened the provisions of Sections 3(3)(a), 3(3)(b), 3(3)(c) and 3(3)(d) read with Section 3(1) of the Competition Act, 2002 (Act), which proscribe anti-competitive agreements. […]
Foreign Relations
Piyush Goyal visits Australia after inking India-Australia ECTA
During the visit, I will take the ECTA to people – Shri Goyal; To take ECTA forward, Shri Goyal to hold talks with his Australian counterpart, Mr. Dan Tehan MP, and Mr. Tony Abbott, Australian PM’s Special Trade Envoy […]
Foreign Relations
Narendra Modi speaks with the pm of Israel
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks on the telephone with H. E. Mr. Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel […]
Business
CCI Revises Long Form for Merger & Acquisitions
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified the revised format of Form II (i.e. long-form of merger notification) vide Notification no. CCI/CD/Amend/Comb. Regl./2022 dated 31st March 2022. […]
Business
State-wise Break-up Coal Resource
The total number of blocks under Coal India Limited (CIL) is 456 as of 01.04.2021; The coal demand is expected to remain in the range of 1,192 – 1,325 Million Tonnes by 2030. […]
Business
Best year of performance in the history of MOIL
FY 2021-22 has been one of the best years of performance in the history of Manganese Ore (India) Limited (MOIL), a schedule ‘A’ CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, as its turnover has almost touched the highest-ever achieved so far in FY 2018-19. […]
Business
Merchandise exports touch USD 417.81B
For the first time, monthly merchandise exports exceed USD 40 Billion, reaching USD 40.38 billion in March 2022, an increase of 14.53% over March 2021 […]
Business
Sustainable Mining in India
Before execution of a mining lease under the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, every mine is required to obtain statutory clearances from various departments of the Central Government and respective State Governments, including Environmental Clearance and Forest Clearance. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia ECTA signed by Piyush Goyal
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (“IndAus ECTA”) was signed by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, and Mr. Dan Tehan, the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Government of Australia in a virtual ceremony, in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Mr. Scott Morrison today. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Adoption of Modern Technology in Agriculture
Financial Assistance at 40% to 50% of the Cost is Provided under SMAM to make Machines and Equipment Affordable to the Farmers […]
Business
Atmanirbhar in MSMEs Sector
The Government has taken a number of initiatives under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to mitigate the negative impact of Covid-19 on small businesses, including MSMEs, in the country. […]
Business
53rd Edition of IHGF DELHI FAIR
Approximately 4856 buyers and buying representatives from 92 countries visit the fair; Sustainability at the fore; Valedictory Ceremony Awards Exhibitors for Best Display in 7 Categories […]
Business
Merchandise exports from India have reached USD 417.8B
Monthly exports remained above USD 30 billion for the last 12 months; exceeded USD 40 billion in March; Non-petroleum exports witness significant growth; Engineering Goods exports see 45.5% growth in 2021-22 […]
Business
NMDC’s Annual Performance
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC), the Country’s largest Iron Ore producer, a CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, reported cumulative production and sales for FY22 stood at 42.15 MT and 40.70 MT respectively, a growth of 23% in production and 22% in sales over the same period last year. […]
Foreign Relations
ECTA between India and Australia
Enhancing people to people contact leads to the generation of additional businesses, a significant increase in exports, and employment for more than one million […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement to be signed
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, and Mr. Dan Tehan, the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Government of Australia, will sign the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (“IndAus ECTA”) in a virtual ceremony, in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, H.E. Shri. Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Scott Morrison tomorrow. […]
Business
Revamping Food Processing Industries
In order to deal with constraints faced by the Food Processing sector and to ensure its overall growth and development across the country, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing Central Sector Umbrella Scheme – Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), centrally sponsored PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) and Central Sector Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLISFPI). […]
Business
National Policy For Development of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries seeks to provide technology development as well as environment-friendly technologies in the industry through innovative policies/schemes. […]
Business
Coal Production During 2021-22 Touches 777.23 MT
As per the provisional data of the Ministry of Coal, the total coal production during 2021-22 has touched 777.23 Million Ton (MT) compared to 716 MT during 2020-21, a growth of 8.55 percent. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation calls Narendra Modi
The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergei Lavrov, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. […]
Foreign Relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation visits India
The Right Hon’ble Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal, accompanied by his spouse, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba is on an official visit to India from 1-3 April 2022, on the invitation of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. […]
Business
Revamped Distribution Scheme to improve quality of power supply
The government of India has launched the Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, with the objective of improving the quality and reliability of power supply to consumers through a financially sustainable and operationally efficient Distribution Sector. […]
General
Update on the eMigrate Portal
It has been reported that eMigrate portal has not been functioning properly for the last few days. Due to this, Emigration Clearances (ECs) are not being processed on the portal. […]
Foreign Relations
2 agreement between India and UNWFP to donate wheat to Afghanistan
The government of India and the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) signed the second ‘In-kind Contribution Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and WFP for the donation of the next batch of 10,000 MTs of wheat to the People of Afghanistan’. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Republic of Korea Consultations on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation held
India-Republic of Korea Consultations on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation was held in New Delhi on 31 March 2022. […]
Finance
IT Department searches in Delhi-NCR on Automobile Manufacturing Group
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Delhi-NCR on Automobile Manufacturing Group, Company Operating Chartered Flights, and Real Estate Groups […]
Business
The Govt. takes steps to boost coal supplies to power plants
To help the power plants in enhancing their coal stock, CIL has offered about 5.2 MT coal in October 2021 and 6 MT coal in December 2021 from its various subsidiaries to State/Central Gencos for lifting through (Road-Cum-Rail) RCR/Road mode. […]
Business
Agriculture and Tourism-Based Industries covered in MSME
As per existing guidelines, some of the activities under agriculture and tourism-based enterprises are already covered in the ambit of the MSME sector. […]
Business
Export Policy for MSMEs
E-Commerce is widely considered a medium to reduce costs related to penetration and sustainability of exporters in international markets. Indian MSMEs stand to benefit from the enhanced visibility provided by e-commerce platforms. […]
Business
Govt. approves projects for improving the sustainability of the Textile Industry
The Government has approved the followings projects under the Research & Development scheme for improving the sustainability of textile industries. […]
Foreign Relations
FTAs with EU, Australia, UK, Canada, Israel, and other countries
The government under the Market Access Initiative scheme provides financial support to various Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies engaged in the promotion of textiles […]
Business
NMET Completes 117 Mineral Projects
The National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) is funding regional and detailed exploration for augmenting the mineral resource of the country. […]