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Women-led startups attract more funding as ecosystem expands

New Delhi, March 17 -- Women-led startups in India are seeing increasing support through government-backed funding schemes, even as their presence in the country's startup ecosystem continues to expan... Read More


Trade gap shrinks in Feb on Middle East turmoil

NEW DELHI, March 17 -- India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in February as imports moderated from the previous month, though elevated purchases of energy, gold and electronics continued to weigh... Read More


Shoppers stop and scan: How a simple QR code will help fight overcharging at retail outlets

NEW DELHI, March 17 -- Consumers will soon be able to check whether a shop is compliant with weights and measures or pricing norms by simply scanning a QR code at the outlet. The Centre is preparing ... Read More


India's trade deficit narrows to $27.1 billion in February

New Delhi, March 16 -- India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in February as imports moderated from the previous month, though elevated purchases of energy, gold and electronics continued to weigh... Read More


India launches anti-dumping probe into phthalic anhydride imports from Taiwan

New Delhi, March 15 -- India has launched an anti-dumping probe into Taiwanese imports of phthalic anhydride, a key industrial chemical used to make plastics and paints, as per a notification issued b... Read More


Amid soaring aluminium imports, India brings in new QCO

New Delhi, March 15 -- New Delhi: India has issued a new quality control order (QCO) for aluminium and aluminium alloy products, mandating compliance of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms by domes... Read More


India gems and jewellery exports flat in Apr-Feb, diamonds drag

New Delhi, March 13 -- India's gems and jewellery exports remained largely flat in the first 11 months of FY26, as the strong growth in segments such as silver and platinum jewellery was offset by dec... Read More


For authenticity badge, India's handloom textiles to carry a special tag

New Delhi, March 13 -- Looking to build globally recognizable brands around India's traditional textiles, the government has proposed a new regulatory framework that would make it mandatory for all pr... Read More


Centre reviews workplace accountability standards after new labour codes

New Delhi, March 12 -- The government has initiated a study to review and revise India's workplace social accountability standard, a move that could shape how companies structure compliance and govern... Read More


India should aim to be the world's largest agri and processed food exporter: Goyal

New Delhi, March 10 -- India should aim to become the global leader in agricultural and processed food exports, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, urging deeper collaboration... Read More