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Women empowerment, technology, employment and balanced regional development have been the focus areas for the Micro, small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ministry in the first 100 days of Modi 3.0 government, according to Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of MSME. Highlighting the ministry's achievements, Manjhi said, “We are encouraging women entrepreneurs to expand their enterprises and also for those who haven’t started their enterprises, to start one.” Guarantee coverage under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme for women has been increased to 90% from 85%, expected to benefit 4.5 lakh women-owned micro and small enterprises.

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Modi 3.0 government for MSME exporters who are facing global challenges due to geo-political tensions. The measures included launching of 'Trade Connect e-Platform' to empower SMEs by giving them access to information and guidance on trade, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. This platform will connect these enterprises to over six lakh IEC (import-export code) holders, 185 Indian Mission officials and over 600 Export Promotion Council members with the Department of Commerce. Briefing the media, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that in the first 100 days, the ministry held meetings with exporters to understand their problems and find ways to resolve those issues.

hyperlocal news platform Way2News has raised $14 million in a new round of funding led by existing investor WestBridge Capital, with participation from venture capitalist Sashi Reddi. The company plans to use the funds to strengthen its presence in existing markets, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, and expand to other South Indian states Karnataka and Kerala. “Over the decades, if you look at the media landscape, every section of the society has not been represented… News gets generated in the metros and is distributed to towns and districts. To address this we decided to go hyperlocal,” Raju Vanapala, founder and CEO of Way2News told ET.

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Tanzeel Akhtar has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector since 2015. She has written for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CoinDesk and Bitcoin Magazine.

Tanzeel Akhtar has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector since 2015. She has written for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CoinDesk and Bitcoin Magazine.

The officials of the Ministry of External Affairs and Defence and the US State and Defence Departments attended the 2+2 Intersessional. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, «India and the US held the 2+2 Intersessional today with officials from India's Ministry of External Affairs and Defence, and the U.S. State and Defense Departments. Key discussions covered bilateral strategic and defense priorities, alongside regional and global issues.»

Ayyappan R, former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip, is set to launch a new quick-commerce retail venture and is in talks with venture capital firms Accel and RTP Global for a sizable seed funding, multiple people aware of the discussions told ET. The venture is likely to focus on delivering a select range of premium products within 20-30 minutes and will also have an offline retail presence, hence the need for larger-than-usual seed funding, they said. It will cover various retail categories including FMCG, health and fitness and fashion, and offer both international and local brands, they added.

Tanzeel Akhtar has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector since 2015. She has written for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CoinDesk and Bitcoin Magazine.

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According to a London Stock Exchange notice today (16 September), group finance director Mike Morgan will take over the Sainsbury's responsibilities, supported by chair Mike Biggs and members of the senior management team.  «The group has put in place robust temporary cover arrangements to ensure continuity in the delivery of the group's strategy during this period,» the firm said.  Close Brothers AM CIO Robert Alster and head of bespoke Giles Marshall depart in restructure Sainsbury joined Close Brothers in 2013 as CEO within the commercial division, and became group CEO in Septem...

Tanzeel Akhtar has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector since 2015. She has written for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CoinDesk and Bitcoin Magazine.

SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house based on assets managed, has announced the launch of SBI Nifty 500 Index Fund, an open-ended scheme replicating/ tracking Nifty 500 Index. The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme will open for subscription on September 17 and will close on September 24. Also Read | Silver MFs lose up to 8% in three months. Should you buy the dip?

However, Australia’s recent “right to disconnect” policy now offers a concrete legal cover to employees: after work hours, they can refuse any demand related to work from their boss. While the benefits and challenges of this policy are still being speculated, it is a great step to increase employee retention. Given the rising cases of work-related burnouts in India, it’s important to understand the potential benefits and challenges associated with this policy in the Indian context. Benefits for organisations

Vande Metro, now renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service, between Bhuj and Ahmedabad. According to Western Railway officials, the Ahmedabad-Bhuj Vande Metro service will stop at nine stations and cover the 360-kilometre distance in 5 hours and 45 minutes at a top speed of 110 kilometres per hour. It will depart from Bhuj at 5:05 am and reach Ahmedabad Junction at 10:50 am, the officials had said. For passengers, its regular service will start from September 17 from Ahmedabad and the total journey will cost Rs 455.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. We are in a phase of economic evolution where social security for oneself and family is achieved and shaped largely by individual financial planning and efforts rather than as a community mechanism, although a small part may be facilitated by government-backed mechanisms like the Employees’ Provident Fund, which does not cover the entire population. It is necessary to take steps to ensure our loved ones receive our assets after our demise without delay and confusion.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In July, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd shares finally crossed their previous all-time high of ₹724.30 seen almost three years ago on 8 September 2021.

retirement. About 12 years ago, he took a life insurance policy worth Rs. 25 lakh. He feels he is covered sufficiently with this policy and investments in case of any emergency. He believes he only needs to top up his life cover as he prepares for family life. Is this the right approach? Sinha is planning well, but he needs to continue funding for his goals. The risk of an untimely death could disrupt his investment plans and leave his family without a stable income. A term insurance policy is ideal for covering such risks. However, it’s important to review coverage at each life stage, and starting a family is a good time for this. He should consider inflation, his financial situation, dependants, and his family’s needs in his absence. Just as death is a possibility one cannot ignore, so is the loss of earning capacity. A personal accident policy meets the need for replacing loss of income. Sinha must look for a comprehensive policy, which covers all contingencies: death, permanent total disability, permanent partial disability, and temporary total disability.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A fresh subsidy scheme to speed up adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is to be rolled out. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement will give ₹10,000 as subsidy for each electric 2-wheeler sold till March 2025 and ₹50,000 apiece for battery-run 3-wheelers.

In a $115 million settlement, while admitting no wrongdoing, tech behemoth Oracle has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations it tracked consumer activity both on and offline