Indian television is soon going to see two new reality shows focused on Indian startups. While, one will be aired on state-run channel, Doordarshan, the other will be seen on youth centric channel MTV. Government’s stand gets more ‘real’ In tandem with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led …
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Govt steps up efforts on quicker exit for start-ups
New Delhi: The government is working on a fresh set of initiatives for startups, including rolling out norms for resolution of companies that are facing financial stress within 90 days and new tax proposals. that the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) will hold consultations ove…
Govt considers reality show for startups, looks at Shark Tank
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has given in-principle approval for a government-run reality show on the lines of the popular American TV programme Shark Tank, to promote startup culture in the country. The programme, to be simultaneously broadcast on Doordarshan, a priva…
Start-up India: Policies abound but limited impact on ground
Propelled by the perceived success of the Digital India and Skill India initiatives, the Narendra Modi government had announced its ambitious Startup India programme in January 2016. Mooted with the objective of creating a conducive ecosystem for emerging businesses in India, an assessment of its…
If you’re a budding entrepreneur, here’s how GoI’s Startup India Learning Program can help you
With a view to encourage entrepreneurship in the country, the Government of India launched the Startup India Hub in 2016. The organisation that supports and provides resources for emerging business enterprises has come to the spotlight with the success of its newly-launched learning and developme…
DIPP to open registration for start ups from March 15
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) will open registration process for start ups and venture funds from India and abroad next week in a bid to connect to investors and give start ups access Indian and global markets. “The government is fully behind start ups and provide them …
Govt is open to change the definition of a ‘start-up’: DIPP Secy
The government is inviting feedback from various sectors to modify the definition of Indian businesses that can be classified as ‘start-ups’. DIPP secretary Ramesh Abhishek said that the definition of start-ups in its current form needs to undergo a change. “We would be happy to make it even more…
Make in India 2.0: An upgraded version of ‘Make in India’ will be announced soon
Make in India 2.0, an upgraded version of the government’s initiative ‘Make in India’, will be announced in a couple of months, with emphasis on sectors in which the country has a competitive edge. “We are planning to have a revamped version of ‘Make in India 2.0’, which will be focussed on the s…
DIPP to soon seek Cabinet nod for leather scheme
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Ministry will soon approach the Cabinet seeking approval for the scheme pertaining to the leather and footwear segment — on the lines of textiles — to boost manufacturing, exports and job creation. In the Budget 2017-18, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley a…
Govt tenders still out of reach for start-ups struggling with tough eligibility criteria
New Delhi: Mohan Chandrasekaran’s two-year-old firm AdStringO managed to secure the coveted government approved startup certification but that hasn’t helped smoothen its path to government contracts. Chandrasekaran has been keen for his image compression software firm to secure business from gove…