Tag: Narendra Modi

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Sweden on IPRs cooperation

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Sweden on cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). The MoU establishes a wide ranging and flexible mechanism through which both countries can exc…

More than 200 start-up entrepreneurs to meet PM Modi

The country’s think-tank Niti Aayog is organising an event on August 17, for more than 200 start-up entrepreneurs and Chief Executives who have excelled successfully in their businesses, to interact with the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister will listen to their views regarding many issues…

Govt extends tax break for industry in hilly states till 2027

Industries in the north eastern and Himalayan states will continue to get tax exemption till March 2027, albeit as refund, under the current GST regime which was rolled out on July 1, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said. “Within the framework of the GST Act each industry will be entitled…

#Freedom@70: Small businesses celebrate Independence Day

On the occassion of the 71st Independence Day Celebration, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in his speech at Red Fort, also highlighted on the vision for a ‘New India’ and taking entrepreneurship which is the backbone of the economy into consideration. Small businesses, firms and start-u…

3rd National Handloom Day: Govt assures hand-holding of textiles weavers

Minister of State (MoS) for Textiles Ajay Tamta has said that government is taking several steps for the welfare of textiles weavers. Presiding over the 3rd National Handloom Day program held on August 7 in Guwahati, the Minister said that the government not only appreciates the weavers, but also…