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National Handloom Designers' Conclave 2026 Highlights Design-Led Innovation & Market Growth

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Ministry of Textiles organised the National Handloom Designers' Conclave 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, to discuss design-led innovation and product de... Read More


Indian Lenders Should Accelerate AI Adoption With Stronger Risk Management: Governor Malhotra

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said Indian lenders need to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by investing in technology and infrastruc... Read More


Ministry of MSME, DPIIT Sign MoU to Expand Market Access for GI Products

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Read More


India's Coal Imports For Power Blending Fall 71.5% In Two Years: Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Coal-based power plants in India have reduced their dependence on imported coal for blending, with imports falling 71.5 percent from 23.9 million tonnes in 2023-24 to 6.8 million... Read More


RDSS Smart Metering Plan Covers 19.79 Crore Consumers, 2.05 Lakh Feeders

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The government has sanctioned projects worth Rs 1.31 lakh crore for smart metering under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), aimed at improving the efficiency and dig... Read More


7.03 Lakh MSMEs Receive ZED Certification As Govt Pushes Sustainable Manufacturing

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- More than 7 lakh micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been certified under the MSME Sustainable (ZED- Zero Defect Zero Effect) Certification Scheme, Minister of State... Read More


Centre Highlights Credit Support Schemes Benefiting UP MSMEs And Artisans

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The government has undertaken several initiatives to improve credit flow to MSMEs and traditional artisans across the country, including handicraft businesses in western Uttar Pr... Read More


MP Identifies Five Districts As Export Hubs To Expand MSME Overseas Footprint

Bhopal, Aug. 11 -- Madhya Pradesh has identified Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior and Narmadapuram for development as export hubs as part of efforts to expand the state's export base and increase parti... Read More


Navy Chief Begins Four-Day Mauritius Visit to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on August 10, with discussions scheduled on maritime security, defence cooperati... Read More


GTRI Assesses Impact of Proposed US Russia Sanctions Bill on Indian Exports

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The US Senate's approval of a Russia sanctions bill could expose Indian exports to additional tariffs of up to 100 per cent if India continues importing Russian crude oil, think ... Read More