Boosting exports is key to the quick revival of MSME sector: Nitin Gadkari

Based on the new definition, the MSMEs will be able to explore business avenues, owing to the addition of turnover criteria, says Nitin Gadkari NEW DELHI : The imposition of stringent lockdown measures for over 65 days to contain the coronavirus pandemic brought...

PM Modi appoints committee headed by Rajnath Singh for MSME loan scheme implementation: Nitin Gadkari

Credit and Finance for MSMEs: MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari has asked small businesses to email him directly in case of problems faced by them in securing credit under the scheme. Credit and Finance for MSMEs: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed a...

Airlines urged to keep middle seats empty or give ‘wrap-around gowns’

Social distancing is a big part in the battle against coronavirus. The aviation regulator DGCA on Monday urged airlines to try and keep the middle seats vacant. In case it cannot be done, it added, the passengers should be provided with “wrap-around gowns”....

Coronavirus vaccine: Govts brace up for clinical trials; updates from India, China, Russia

Coronavirus vaccine news: In China, more than 2,000 people have been administered coronavirus vaccines developed by the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products and the Beijing Institute of Biological Products Indian researchers are making strides in the search for...

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to study potential COVID-19 drug combination

The study will look to enroll 158 hospitalized patients of moderate COVID-19 in India, the company added. Reuters Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd said on Tuesday it will begin a new clinical trial in India to test a combination of two anti-viral drugs - favipiravir and...

After June 6, Empty Middle Seats On Special Air India Flights: Top Court

COVID-19 Lockdown: The Supreme Court also said the government could change its rules while the case was on, giving decision-makers a way of reworking their guidelines on flights. New Delhi: Special international flights to repatriate Indians must have middle...

Retailers, small businesses not registered as MSME also to get guaranteed emergency credit

Eligible borrowers should have annual turnover up to Rs 100 crore, exposure to bank credit Guaranteed emergency credit will be available for retailers and other businesses too even if they are not registered as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), a senior...

NHSRCL resumes various activities after Lockdown relaxations.

As lockdown restrictions are slowly easing up, NHSRCL is gearing up to open all its offices and resume various site works like construction activity, Land acquisition process, Consent camps and utility shifting etc. Lockdown period was used to coordinate all the...

Taking Stock: FM comments help Nifty50 climb Mount 9K; Sensex rallies more than 600 points

The S&P BSE Midcap index was up 1.49 percent while the S&P BSE Small-cap index closed with gains of 1.1 percent, underperforming benchmark indices. The bulls pushed the market higher in the second half of the trading session on May 20 to help the Nifty50 cross...

New EPF rule: How your CTC, in-hand salary will change from this month

The statutory contribution in EPF has been cut by 2% each for employers and employeesYour salary slip for the three months of May, June and July will change NEW DELHI : With employees' provident fund (EPF) rules being changed for three months from May, your...