India now home to more than 1.4 lakh startups: Union Minister

IANS | July 26, 2024 6:25 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India now has more than 1.4 lakh startups, as the government continues to nurture innovation and encourage investments in the ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed on Friday.

DGFT tweaks Export Promotion Capital Goods scheme to help exporters

IANS | July 26, 2024 5:25 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced significant enhancements to the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme aimed at simplifying processes, reducing transaction costs, and promoting automation to benefit exporters.

Lower income tax would boost FMCG sector growth

IANS | July 26, 2024 2:07 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman decreased income tax and increased standard deduction rebate in the Union Budget 2024-25. This move by the government is likely to boost FMCG sector growth.