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New employment opportunities are being created due to technological innovation: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, April 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday emphasized that technological innovation and global shifts are generating new employment opportunities, assuring all possible support to help the youth establish startups from the state government.
Confident that India's gain is in it: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on US tariff announcements
Mumbai, April 8: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday expressed confidence that India's industries will benefit from the recent tariff announcements made by US President Donald Trump amid the turmoil in global markets following its recent announcement.
ONGC's startup fund sees 450% growth in valuation over 5 years, ministry reports
New Delhi, April 5: ONGC's startup fund has seen a 450 per cent growth in valuation over five years, according to a release by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
Oil & Gas PSUs showcase innovation initiatives at Startup Mahakumbh 2025
New Delhi, April 5: Government-owned oil and gas majors have established robust frameworks to incubate, mentor and fund innovative startups which is reflected in a total of 32 PSU-backed startups participating in the ongoing Startup Mahakumbh 2025 in the national Capital.
Aspire for bigger and better: Piyush Goyal asks Indian startups to raise the bar, go global
New Delhi, April 3: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the second edition of the Startup Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, touched on the nature and scope of Indian startups and urged them to think of big and innovative solutions
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.
Domestic startups secure more than $150 million this week
New Delhi, March 29: The domestic startup ecosystem secured more than $150 million this week, showcasing robust growth in the current financial year (FY25).
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.
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.
Centre launches '5G Innovation Hackathon 2025' to address societal, industrial challenges
New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday announced the ‘5G Innovation Hackathon 2025’, a six-month initiative aimed at accelerating the development of innovative 5G-powered solutions to address societal and industrial challenges.
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.
UP CM Yogi reviews state's first sports university, says will play big role in advancing sports activities
Meerut, March 9: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reviewed the progress of Major Dhyanchand Sports University's construction and held a meeting to assess the ongoing infrastructure projects in the city.
If I did it, you can do it too: Anita Devi shares her startup journey on PM Modi's 'X' handle
New Delhi, March 8: Anita Devi, a resident of Anantapur village in Bihar's Nalanda district, took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media account to share her startup journey on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Women of Prayagraj embrace self-reliance with Holi-centric startup
Prayagraj, March 7: With Holi just around the corner, a wave of empowerment is sweeping through the women of Prayagraj, who have come together under the 'Startup India' initiative to launch businesses focussed on creating and selling Holi-centric items.
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.
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.
25 cr poor people have been lifted out of poverty in last 10 years: BJP MP Anurag Thakur calls budget roadmap for development
Jammu, February 24: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it a "roadmap for development" that will help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
PM Modi's initiatives encourage young entrepreneurs: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, February 22: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, initiatives like Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Startup India have greatly encouraged young entrepreneurs, driving the growth of global as well as small, micro, and medium enterprises, according to the Gujarat CMO statement.
Northeast region has 2,054 startups, Assam leads: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 13: Led by Assam, there are at least 2,054 startups in the northeast region now, the Central government informed on Thursday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate GIM Invest Karnataka 2025
Bengaluru, February 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be inaugurating the Global Investors' Meet Invest Karnataka 2025 event on February 11, said a release by the Karnataka government.
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.
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.
PM Modi applauds startup ecosystem, highlights 200% surge in Nagaland startup registrations
New Delhi, January 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday applauded the flourishing startup ecosystem in the country away from the major business centres, adding that the registration of startups in Nagaland has surged by over 200 per cent last year.
Indian startups raise over $308 million this week across 24 deals
New Delhi, Jan 18: The funding season in the Indian startup ecosystem continued its growth this week as startups cumulatively raised more than $308 million across 24 deals.
Exceptional event: Aman Gupta applauds 'Startup India' initiative on its ninth anniversary
New Delhi, Jan 17: On the ninth anniversary of the "Startup India" initiative, a grand Startup Mahakumbh was held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, where Aman Gupta, co-founder of Boat, expressed his strong admiration for the program.
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.
PM Modi says success of StartUp India reflects today's India is dynamic, confident and future-ready
New Delhi, January 16: 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.
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.
Startup funding in India rises to USD 115 bn from USD 8 bn in 2016: DPIIT
New Delhi, January 10: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released figures of Startup performance in India as a curtain raiser to celebrate National Startup Day on January 16.