Govt-supported AIFs invest Rs 2,839 crore in 154 women-led startups

IANS | December 13, 2025 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The government is implementing three flagship schemes — Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) — to support startups across categories and sectors at various stages of their business cycle.

Cabinet gives go ahead to 100 pc FDI in insurance sector

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies in a major economic reform that does away with the 74 per cent limit that was in place for such investments.