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Startup India Sees 51% YoY Jump In Recognitions, Over 55,000 Startups Added In FY26

New Delhi, April 18 -- The central government recognised over 55,200 startups in FY 2025-26, the highest annual figure since the launch of Startup India, marking a 51.6 per cent rise over FY 2024-25. ... Read More


RBI Draft Norms To Expand NBFC Upper Layer, Increase Regulatory Coverage: CareEdge Ratings

New Delhi, April 17 -- Assets of Upper Layer non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) could rise to 70 per cent of the total assets of the sector from 30 per cent now if the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)... Read More


MSME Ministry Mulls ECLGS-Like Credit Scheme To Aid MSMEs Hit By West Asia Crisis

New Delhi, April 16 -- The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is in discussions with the Department of Financial Services (DFS) to explore a credit guarantee scheme similar to the ... Read More


India's Exports Up 4.22% To USD 860 Bn In FY26, Trade Deficit Widens To USD 119.3 Bn

New Delhi, April 15 -- India's total exports grew 4.22 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to USD 860.09 billion in FY2025-26, while imports rose faster at 6.47 per cent to about USD 970 billion, leading to a... Read More


India Auto Industry Hits Record Sales In FY26; Growth Momentum Seen Continuing: SIAM

New Delhi, April 15 -- India's automobile industry ended FY26 on a strong note, with all major vehicle segments recording their highest-ever domestic annual sales, according to data released by the So... Read More


Gems And Jewellery Exports Fall 35% In March Amid West Asia Disruptions: GJEPC

New Delhi, April 15 -- India's gems and jewellery exports witnessed a sharp decline in March, falling 35.23 per cent year-on-year to USD 27.7 billion, largely due to disruptions caused by the ongoing ... Read More


Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website, Mobile App to Enhance Trade Services

New Delhi, April 15 -- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a new integrated website for the Department of Commerce (DoC), aimed at improving service delivery and providing seamless acce... Read More


IBC Amendment Act 2026 Bars Resolution Professionals From Acting As Liquidators

New Delhi, April 14 -- Resolution professionals (RPs) have been barred from being appointed as liquidators for the same company where a resolution plan has been rejected, as per newly enacted Insolven... Read More


NABARD Unveils Delhi's Maiden Credit Plan, MSMEs In Focus

New Delhi, April 14 -- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Monday organised the national capital's first-ever State Credit Seminar, marking the release of Delhi's maide... Read More


Steel, Rubber, Chemical Prices Surge Amid West Asia Conflict, Hit Manufacturing Clusters

New Delhi, April 14 -- Rising input costs triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict are placing significant pressure on India's manufacturing sector, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises... Read More