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Makes better sense to import jewellery than gold

Makes better sense to import jewellery than…

New Delhi, Aug 19 (KNN)  With further increase of customs duty to 10 per cent on gold imports, importing finished jewellery makes better sense than crafting…
Despite slowdown in Europe, Indian companies growing there: FICCI

Despite slowdown in Europe, Indian companies growing…

New Delhi, Aug 19 (KNN)  Despite the slowdown in Europe, Indian companies have been able to grow and create a niche for their products in Europe, said…
Govt takes steps to promote organic farming

Govt takes steps to promote organic farming

New Delhi, Aug 19 (KNN)  Through various schemes, setting up of organic input production units and division of farmers lands into clusters the government…
Gati infra to sell power to SMEs in Sikkim

Gati infra to sell power to SMEs…

Gangtok, Aug 19 (KNN) Gati Infrastructure, a power generating group has plans to sell power generated through a hydroelectric project, to the small and medium…
The growing trend of Online shopping; 62% Delhiites prefer e-shopping

The growing trend of Online shopping; 62%…

New Delhi, Aug 17 (KNN) With more than 100 million internet users, India has registered a phenomenal 100 per cent annual growth in online shopping, reveals…
Coir board to expand business network

Coir board to expand business network

New Delhi, Aug 17 (KNN) In order to establish a business network in all cities of India, the Coir Board that comes under the purview of the Ministry of Micro,…
PPDC to run training in measurement system analysis

PPDC to run training in measurement system…

Agra, Aug 17 (KNN) Just as processes of production may vary, the method of obtaining measurements and data may also have variation and defects.

MSME to be focus area for Bank of Baroda

MSME to be focus area for Bank…

Kolkata, Aug 17 (KNN) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for 23 per cent of the total loan portfolio of the Bank of Baroda (BOB).
Govt to impart training in metal forming technology

Govt to impart training in metal forming…

Agra, Aug 17 (KNN) In order to impart training in metal forming technology to small entrepreneurs, the Process and Product Development Centre (PPDC) under…
Chidambaram unveils new scheme to help youth upgrade their skills

Chidambaram unveils new scheme to help youth…

New Delhi, Aug 17 (KNN)  Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram yesterday unveiled the first of its kind, Rs 1000 crore National Skill Certification and…
Textiles Exports: Ways Ahead

Textiles Exports: Ways Ahead

From Amit Guin
New Delhi, Aug 17 (KNN)  Playing the role of the most important constituent of the manufacturing…
Gold at six months high; rupee at all-time low

Gold at six months high; rupee at…

New Delhi, Aug 16 (KNN) Gold prices regained Rs 30,000 level, a sixth month high to Rs 30,285 per 10 grams as the central government increased customs duty…
Cows to blame for power cuts in Welsh village

Cows to blame for power cuts in…

New Delhi, Aug 16 (KNN)  Intermittent power cuts in Llanddona, a village noted for its beach in the Welsh county of Anglesey have been attributed to cows…
Govt to support small units' participation in Czech Republic fair

Govt to support small units' participation in…

New Delhi, Aug 16 (KNN) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is encouraging micro and small companies registered with the Development…
Acute staff shortage in industrial training institutes

Acute staff shortage in industrial training institutes

New Delhi, Aug 16 (KNN) Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across different states are facing acute shortage of trainers and a study by KPMG has estimated…
World Bank extends USD 100 million for housing loans to low-income families

World Bank extends USD 100 million for…

New Delhi, Aug 16 (KNN) The World Bank has signed an agreement with the Indian government to provide a loan worth USD 100 million to help low-income families…
Banning onion exports is a knee jerk reaction: ASSOCHAM

Banning onion exports is a knee jerk…

New Delhi, Aug 16 (KNN) In order to deal with the problem of runaway rise in prices of onion, state owned firms like STC, PRC, NAFED and others should go for…
Industry loss from Jammu violence estimated at Rs 180 crore

Industry loss from Jammu violence estimated at…

From Lalit Mahajan
 
Jammu, Aug 16 (KNN)  Owing to the spark of violence that erupted in the Kishtwar…
Remittance limit slashed to USD 75,000; small biz may get impacted

Remittance limit slashed to USD 75,000; small…

New Delhi, Aug 14 (KNN)   In a move that can impact small entrepreneurs, the Reserve Bank today reduced the limit for remittances made by resident…
Govt sets up nodal agency to promote offshore wind energy projects

Govt sets up nodal agency to promote…

New Delhi, Aug 14 (KNN)  The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has constituted a National Offshore Wind Energy Authority (NOWA) that will act…

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