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Centre fast-tracks 17 mega infra projects worth Rs 14,096 crore across 4 states
New Delhi, April 23: The Centre has fast-tracked 17 mega projects being carried out with an investment of Rs 14,096 crore across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
DPIIT reviewed mega infrastructure projects worth over Rs 14,096 crore
New Delhi, April 23: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Secretary, Amardeep Bhatia, chaired a high-level meeting to review mega infrastructure projects in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. The review meeting, conducted under the aegis of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), was attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents.
DPIIT reviews mega infrastructure projects in four states worth Rs 14,096 crore
New Delhi, April 23: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) which is responsible for fostering industrial growth and internal trade reviewed mega infrastructure projects in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.The total cost of these projects exceeds Rs14,096 crore, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in a release.
Govt clarifies rules on issuing bonus shares to foreign investors in FDI-prohibited sectors
New Delhi, April 8: The government on Tuesday clarified that Indian companies operating in sectors where foreign direct investment (FDI) is not allowed can still issue bonus shares to their existing foreign shareholders.
Nepal Pavilion inaugurated at Startup Mahakumbh, showcasing 19 emerging startups
New Delhi, April 3: In a significant step towards fostering cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship, the Nepal Pavilion was officially inaugurated at Startup Mahakumbh, India's largest startup event in Bharat Mandapam. The pavilion, established with the support of India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), showcases the growing collaboration between Nepal and India in the startup ecosystem.
Nearly 3000 startups will be participating at Startup Mahakumbh 2025: DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh
New Delhi, April 3: Ahead of the highly anticipated second edition of 'Startup Mahakumbh' set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh said that nearly 3000 startups will be participating this time in the event.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025: GeM to provide end-to-end onboarding support for startups
New Delhi, April 2: The Second Edition of Startup Mahakumbh, presented by Government e Marketplace (GeM), is set to commence from April 3rd to 5th, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. End-to-end onboarding assistance will be provided to all Startups so that they are ready to start selling on GeM.
Startup India: 217 incubators selected with Rs 916.91 crore approved funding
New Delhi, March 25: In a boost to the domestic startup ecosystem, 217 incubators have been selected with a total approved funding of Rs 916.91 crore under the Startup India initiative (till January 31), the government informed on Tuesday.
India aims to take number of unicorns to 5,000 in future: Piyush Goyal
Ahmedabad, March 22: Amid a thriving startup ecosystem, India aims to take the number of unicorns from the current 118 to 1,000 and even 5,000 in the future, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday.
DPIIT partners with Yes Bank, Kyndryl to boost startup ecosystem in India
New Delhi, March 20: In a major step towards strengthening India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Thursday joined hands with Yes Bank to support innovators and entrepreneurs across the country.
Number of startups in textiles sector clocks steady rise in last 5 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 11: The number of new entities recognised as startups in the textiles sector each year by the Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has been steadily increasing over the last five years from 204 in 2020 to 703 in 2023, and 765 in 2024, according to information tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Govt asks factories to submit monthly production data from 2022 for new IIP series
New Delhi, March 9: The Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has asked manufacturing companies to furnish monthly production data from April 2022 onwards for the new series of Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
DPIIT releases study on Enabling Women's Participation in India's Logistics Sector
New Delhi, March 8: Amardeep Singh Bhatia, secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on Saturday released a study titled "Enabling Women's Participation in India's Logistics Sector."
Time to enhance gender diversity in $380 billion logistics sector: DPIIT
New Delhi, March 8: A new study by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Saturday recommended policy measures to enhance gender diversity in the rapidly growing logistics industry, which is projected to reach $380 billion by 2025.
DPIIT and Mercedes-Benz India sign MoU to boost manufacturing, road safety, and sustainability
New Delhi, March 7: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost manufacturing, road safety and sustainability.
DPIIT, Mercedes join hands to boost startups, innovators
New Delhi, March 7: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance India's manufacturing ecosystem, road safety, and environmental sustainability.
Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates 11 infrastructure projects
New Delhi, March 1: The 88th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti has evaluated 11 key infrastructure projects in the Road, Railway, Information Technology and Metro sectors, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.
DPIIT and Paytm join hands to boost fintech and manufacturing startups in India
New Delhi, February 26: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paytm (One97 Communications Limited) to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of fintech and manufacturing startups in India.
DPIIT reviews mega infrastructure projects of Gujarat and Rajasthan
New Delhi, February 15: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reviewed key issues affecting mega infrastructure projects in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release on Saturday.
DPIIT Secretary reviews massive infra projects in Gujarat, Rajasthan
New Delhi, Feb 15: Amardeep Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review key issues affecting mega infrastructure projects in the state of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
DPIIT and Korean institute partner to collaborate in logistics-infra development
New Delhi, February 10: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in logistics and infrastructure development between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Korea Transport Institute (KoTI), Republic of Korea (RoK) was signed on Monday at the Sejong National Research Complex, South Korea.
Indian Embassy organises 2nd India-Nepal Startup Connect: Curtain Raiser for Startup Maha Kumbh
Kathmandu, February 7: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu on Friday organized the second India-Nepal Startup Connect: Curtain Raiser for Startup Mahakumbh (SMK) 2025 in the capital city of Nepal.
Centre paves way to propel startups in J&K
New Delhi, Jan 28: The Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration, mentorship, and support for startups in the region, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in J-K
New Delhi, January 28: In a landmark move to bolster the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration, mentorship, and support for startups in the region, said a release.
Gujarat's FDI growth soars to 86 pc of FDI equity inflows since 2000
Gandhinagar, January 23: Gujarat has solidified its position as India's premier investment hub, achieving a milestone with 86 per cent of its total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows over the past 24 years within the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), according to the latest report from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Centre sets target of 10,000 Geographical Indication tags by 2030
New Delhi, Jan 23: In a thrust to the intellectual property rights (IPR) ecosystem in the country, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has set a target of 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030.
DPIIT ropes in jobs platform Apna in talent hunt to staff startups
New Delhi, Jan 22: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed an MoU with jobs and professional networking platform Apna to hunt for talent to staff registered startups with highly skilled manpower and create new job opportunities for unemployed youth, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.
DPIIT partners with Apna to boost startup talent and create job opportunities for youth
New Delhi, January 22: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Apna, India's leading jobs and professional networking platform, have entered into an alliance for talent hunt, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a release on Tuesday.
Govt's push to toy manufacturing boosted Aatmanirbharta: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the government's strides in the toy manufacturing sector have boosted India's quest for 'Aatmanirbharta,' and popularised traditions and enterprise.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches PRABHAAV Factbook, Bharat Startup Challenge on 9th Foundation Day of Startup India
New Delhi, January 16: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal launched the 'PRABHAAV Factbook' and the 'Bharat Startup Grand challenge' on Thursday, while celebrating the 9 Years of Startup India today in New Delhi.
CM Yogi Adityanath applauds PM Modi's efforts to promote startup ecosystem in India
Lucknow, January 16: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to promote the startup ecosystem in the country by easing rules and regulations on the completion of nine years of the 'Startup India' initiative. Taking to the social media platform X, Uttar Pradesh CM said, "Under the visionary leadership of respected Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, the 'Startup India' initiative has given new dimensions to entrepreneurship in the country and made the youth and women power self-reliant. Today, through simple regulations, financial support and policies that encourage innovation, India has become a global hub for startups. Congratulations to all the startup entrepreneurs and heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister on the completion of 9 years of this revolutionary initiative of transforming the youth from 'job seekers' to 'job givers'!."Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated the 9th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, highlighting its transformative impact on the country's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Success of 'StartUp India' means that today's India is dynamic, future-ready: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 16: This success of the 'StartUp India' initiative reflects that today's India is dynamic, confident and future-ready and the government reaffirms its commitment to continue fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that uplifts every dream and contributes to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
DPIIT recognised startups generates over 16.6 lakh jobs in about 8 years: Centre
New Delhi, January 15: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups have created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across various sectors from 2016 to October 31, 2024, significantly contributing to employment generation in the country, the ministry of Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated on Thursday.
1.59 lakh startups, 16.6 lakh jobs make India world's 3rd largest ecosystem: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 15: With more than 1.59 lakh startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 15, India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, the government said on Wednesday.
Govt ropes in ITC for booster shot to startups
New Delhi, Jan 15: The Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the country's startup ecosystem, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
DPIIT joins hands with ITC to bolster India's startup ecosystem and innovation
New Delhi, January 15: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Limited, one of India's leading diversified conglomerates.
DPIIT joins hands with ITC to bolster India's startup ecosystem and innovation
New Delhi, January 15: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Limited, one of India's leading diversified conglomerates.
Startup Policy Forum launches 'Startup Baithak' and 'Startup Baatcheet' to celebrate National Startup Day 2025
New Delhi, January 14: Startup Policy Forum (SPF), with the support of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Startup India, are launching flagship initiatives- Startup Baithak and Startup Baatcheet, to commemorate National Startup Day 2025.
Investments in startups rose from $8 bn to $115 bn in last 9 years in India: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 11: The total number of registered startups in India have surged to 1,57,066 from around 400 in 2016, when the 'Startup India' initiative was launched, with investment in these new ventures jumping to $115 billion, from $8 billion in this nine-year period, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
India will have startups in every district by 2025: DPIIT
New Delhi, January 10: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced its ambitious vision to establish startups in every district of the country by the end of 2025.