Government e-Marketplace showcases startup power, unlocks new growth avenues

IANS | April 6, 2025 10:26 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) showcased its role in supporting startup growth and underlined the potential of public procurement as a tool for promoting innovation and inclusive development, at the just-concluded ‘Startup Mahakumbh 2025’ here, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Sunday.

45 startups display growing tribal entrepreneurship in India

IANS | April 6, 2025 10:13 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) At least 45 startups have showcased the growing role of tribal entrepreneurs in India’s startup ecosystem — marking a significant milestone in empowering tribal talent, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs said on Sunday.

NPS corpus shoots up to Rs 14.4 lakh crore: PFRDA chairman

IANS | April 5, 2025 1:10 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The National Pension System (NPS) has emerged as a cornerstone of India's pension sector with an accumulated corpus of Rs 14.4 lakh crore and 8.4 crore subscribers under NPS and the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), according to PFRDA chairman Deepak Mohanty.

Oil & Gas PSUs showcase innovation initiatives at Startup Mahakumbh 2025

IANS | April 5, 2025 11:53 AM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Government-owned oil and gas majors have established robust frameworks to incubate, mentor and fund innovative startups which is reflected in a total of 32 PSU-backed startups participating in the ongoing Startup Mahakumbh 2025 in the national Capital.

Will continue to strengthen maritime sector, ports: PM Modi

IANS | April 5, 2025 11:40 AM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India’s progress and prosperity.

India-US trade negotiations key to boost stock market sentiment: Experts

IANS | April 5, 2025 10:37 AM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The new financial year (FY26) has commenced on a subdued note, largely driven by the imposition of higher-than-anticipated tariffs by the US, market experts said on Saturday, adding that any constructive developments arising from the ongoing India–US bilateral trade negotiations could serve as a supportive catalyst for the market.