FMCG sector`s resilience key to shaping strong and sustainable economy: Minister

 The growth in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector — buoyed by rural demand recovery, easing inflation and favourable monsoon conditions — will be key to shaping a strong and sustainable economy towards Viksit Bharat, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said on Monday.  Addressing a FICCI event in the national capital, the Minister emphasised … Read more

More than 1,100 active incubators empowering Indian startup ecosystem

There are more than 1,100 active incubators nurturing startups in the Indian ecosystem, according to a new report on Friday.  The joint research report, ‘India Incubator Kaleidoscope 2024’ was released by NSRCEL, the startup incubator at IIM Bangalore, and the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) IIT Madras in Bengaluru. It showed … Read more

Committed to make India`s defence industry export-oriented: Rajnath Singh

 The government is committed to making the defence industry export-oriented with India as a global manufacturing hub, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, as annual defence production touched a record high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24.   Addressing the annual session of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) here, Minister … Read more

ICMR, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam partner to boost solar power use in health research

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) to promote sustainable energy within India’s healthcare and research sector.  The landmark agreement also aligns with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and a cleaner, greener future. “The collaboration marks a major step … Read more