India and Singapore are cooperating in critical sectors like advanced manufacturing and semiconductors as the relations are on a “new trajectory” of growth, Singapore President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Thursday. Shanmugaratnam, on a five-day visit to India, held separate talks with President, Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with a broad focus on further […]
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The initiative aims to empower startups across Maharashtra with Rs.30 crores allocated to each regional division, underscoring commitment to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem and spurring economic growth. Boosting Maharashtra’s potential to become India’s startup capital, the Small Industries Development Bank of India announced Rs 200 crores fund to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Unveiled on […]
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Saudi Arabia has shifted its focus to lithium under the Vision 2030 plan. The Saudi Government aims to reduce the country’s dependency on oil by 2030. Saudi Arabia, a country that earns billions of dollars by supplying oil, is now all set to mine lithium, often referred to as the ‘new oil’. The kingdom has announced a […]
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India’s first e-commerce export hub is set to become operational by March, aiming to boost exports to USD 100 billion by 2030. The pilot launch includes companies like Shiprocket and DHL, with features such as self-sealing and easy reimport policies. Additionally, a new Diamond Imprest Authorization scheme will start from April 1, promoting duty-free import […]
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First consecutive year of declining GDP since early 2000s highlights challenges facing next Government. Germany’s economy has shrunk for a second consecutive year for the first time in more than two decades, highlighting the challenges the next Government will face after snap elections in February. As voters prepare to head to the polls amid heightened […]
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In a relief to the micro, small and medium business ecosystem in the country, the Centre began talks on reforms to reduce the compliance burden and provide regulatory relaxations for MSMEs in registration, mergers & acquisitions as well as closures of business, along with a focus on addressing financing difficulties in the sector. MSME refers […]
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Substantial steps have been taken by the Indian Government and financial institutions to provide adequate loans for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to foster growth without interruption. According to the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises’ report, over 12 million MSMEs are registered across India and contribute significantly to its economy. As such, […]
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In the previous budget, Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman had said that a new mechanism would be launched for facilitating continuation of bank credit to MSMEs during their stress period. The Government is working on revamping the framework for revival and rehabilitation (FRR) of debt-ridden micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in order to make it […]
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Larsen & Toubro Chairman, Mr. S N Subrahmanyan took home a total salary of ₹51 crores in 2023-24, which is 534.57 times the median salary of the employees of L&T. His remuneration for 2023-24 included a base salary of ₹3.6 crores, ₹1.67 crores as prerequisites and ₹35.28 crores as commission. He also received retirement benefits of ₹10.5 crores, bringing […]
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As we welcome the New Year, significant changes are on the horizon, including the RBI’s revised regulations for fixed deposits and modifications to the credit card offerings from certain issuers. Furthermore, this period typically prompts many employers to ask their employees for proof of tax-saving investments made during the financial year. Starting January 1, 2025, […]
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