ISM 2.0 needs more than just deep pockets, say startup founders, investors
The $13 billion second phase of the semiconductor mission may help ease financing constraints for India’s semiconductor startups, but founders and investors say funding alone…
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry says
New Delhi: Domestic consumer products makers and retailers shrugged off concerns over increased competition anticipated after the implementation of the free trade agreement (FTA) with…
Govt to replace WPI with Producer Price Index for future procurement contracts
New Delhi: The Centre is preparing to replace the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with the Producer Price Index (PPI) for price escalation and price adjustment…
Paytm board to consider first bonus issue on July 20
Fintech platform Paytm operator One 97 Communications will consider issuing bonus shares at a board meeting on July 20, when it is also scheduled to…
Manufacturing automation platform Groyyo raises $9.3 million led by Cornerstone Ventures
AI-driven manufacturing and supply chain automation platform Groyyo has raised $9.3 million in the first close of its $20 million round led by Cornerstone Ventures,…
Agri Minister seeks tougher laws on fake seeds, pesticides; aims to reach 100 million farmers with ICAR technologies
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) marked its 98th Foundation Day on Thursday in New Delhi. Addressing the event, Union Minister for Agriculture &…
PhysicsWallah to raise stake in Sarrthi IAS to 51% for Rs 72 crore
Edtech firm PhysicsWallah will acquire an additional 11% stake in civil services coaching platform Sarrthi IAS for Rs 71.8 crore, taking its holding to 51%…
India-UK CETA takes effect: First zero-duty Indian coffee, jewellery consignments reach UK shores
London: The first zero-duty consignments of Indian jewellery and coffee have landed in the UK following the implementation of the landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and…
India-EU trade pact to be signed by end of this year: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) have agreed to ink the free trade agreement by the end of this year, Commerce and Industry…
Bill to prevent insults to Vande Mataram, amend FCRA Act listed for Parliament’s Monsoon session
A bill to give national song Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem Jana Gana Mana and another legislation to ensure that…