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Dept of Commerce to hold mid-term review meet for FTP 2015-20 on May 6 in New Delhi

Dept of Commerce to hold mid-term review…

New Delhi, May 4 (KNN) The Department of Commerce is organizing a mid-term review of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 in the national capital on May 6,…

CCEA approves New Central Sector Scheme – SAMPADA

CCEA approves New Central Sector Scheme –…

New Delhi, May 4 (KNN) In an effort to supplement agriculture, modernize processing and decrease agri-waste, Government has given its nod to New Central…

National Steel Policy to provide support & guidance to pvt mfgs, MSME steel producers, CPSEs

National Steel Policy to provide support &…

New Delhi, May 4 (KNN) The National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017, which has been approved by the Union Cabinet yesterday, aims towards creating self-sufficiency…

New Govt, new rules, new schemes but MSMEs in Amethi continue to remain ‘sick’

New Govt, new rules, new schemes but…

New Delhi, May 4 (KNN) MSMEs in the Jagdishpur region of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh continue to remain sick as the government and the concerned officials…

Domestic Manufacturing to be the first choice in Public Procurement

Domestic Manufacturing to be the first choice…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has forwarded a proposal to the Central Government to consider giving preference…

Coir Industry hit hard as water crises continue in TN and Kerala

Coir Industry hit hard as water crises…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The Coir industry dependent on the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka are hit hard due to lack of coconut supply because…

Indian Export to remain unaffected by stronger rupee, demonetization impact nominal : ADB

Indian Export to remain unaffected by stronger…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) Different exporter associations in the recent times have expressed their concerns over the rising rupee, fearing the negative…

Department of Pharma to help set Common Effluent Treatment plant at Alathur Pharma estate

Department of Pharma to help set Common…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) Following the Supreme Court order that mandated all State Pollution Control Boards to not allow any industrial unit to work if they…

FSSAI seeks views on Draft Regulation related to removal of pesticides banned as per Insecticides Act, 1968

FSSAI seeks views on Draft Regulation related…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has sought views from stakeholders on Draft FSS (Contaminants, Toxins and…

MSMEs to get 'last chance' to join the GSTN: Navin Kumar

MSMEs to get 'last chance' to join…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The latest statistics reveal that out of 80 lakh registered assessees, there is a big number of traders who have not registered…

NABET-QCI invites applications from MSME clusters for Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme

NABET-QCI invites applications from MSME clusters for…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) and Quality Council of India (QCI) with the support of Ministry…

UP Cabinet approves GST; 5th state to do so

UP Cabinet approves GST; 5th state to…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved implementation of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) in the state.

The bill associated…

Power2SME attracts investment worth $40 mn from IFC and other investors

Power2SME attracts investment worth $40 mn from…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The first 'Buying Club' for SMEs in India, Power2SME, has attracted an equity investment of around $10 million from International…

Textile Industry bats for 5% GST rate; submits memorandum to Smriti Irani

Textile Industry bats for 5% GST rate;…

New Delhi, May 3 (KNN) The South-Indian textile industry has requested for the lowest slab on textile and apparel under the upcoming GST regime that is…

Retail SMEs approach Fin Min seeking two months extension for GST compliance

Retail SMEs approach Fin Min seeking two…

New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) With the expected dates of the implementation of the GST regime nearing, different industry bodies have been approaching the GST…

Foundry MSMEs from South India to go on strike demanding Govt intervention to tackle rising Chinese imports

Foundry MSMEs from South India to go…

New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) The foundry industry that comprises of 70-80 per cent MSME units in Coimbatore has proposed to go on a 1-day token strike on May…

Ministry to work towards bringing down Bank Guarantee costs for MSME Defence Supplies

Ministry to work towards bringing down Bank…

New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) As a significant  step to facilitate participation of MSME in the huge defence procurement market, the Ministry of MSME …

Ministry of Skill Development invites comments on Committee Report on functioning of Sector Skill Councils

Ministry of Skill Development invites comments on…

New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) The Ministry of Skill Development has invited comments/ suggestions of the public on the Sharada Prasad Committee constituted to…

Spl task force teams to be formed to ensure revised minimum wages to workers: Delhi Labour Minister

Spl task force teams to be formed…

New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) In order to ensure strict enforcement of the increased minimum wages, Delhi Government will deploy special teams in each district…

Industry demands lowest GST rate slab for Plywood, Flush door and Block Board

Industry demands lowest GST rate slab for…

New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) The Indian Industries Association (IIA) in a representation to the GST council has requested to impose lower GST rates for the…