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May 08, 2026
PMEGP Generates 36.33 Lakh Jobs, Helps Set Up Over Four Lakh Micro-Enterprises
PMEGP has generated over 36.33 lakh jobs and supported the establishment of more than four lakh micro-enterprises across India, strengthening entrepreneurship, rural industrialisation and MSME-led economic growth.
India-EU FTA to cover one-third of global trade, impacts 2 billion people
India and the EU are negotiating a landmark FTA covering nearly one-third of global trade and 2 billion people, aimed at boosting trade, investments, digital cooperation and supply chain integration.
India, France review expanding canvas of bilateral cooperation in science, technology & space
India and France have reviewed and expanded bilateral cooperation in science, technology and space, with a focus on AI, emerging technologies, human spaceflight, ocean sciences and innovation under the 2026 Indo-French Year of Innovation.
Courier aggregators are emerging as the backbone of India’s growing D2C ecosystem by providing technology-driven logistics solutions, wider delivery reach and operational efficiency to online brands and small businesses.
Incubators are Key Pillar of Successful Startup Ecosystem: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog highlighted the importance of incubators in strengthening India’s startup ecosystem by supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, regional collaboration and startup growth across emerging sectors.
Samsung Strengthens Enterprise Push with AI-Powered Business Experience Studio in Gurugram
Samsung has expanded its enterprise business presence in India with an AI-powered Business Experience Studio in Gurugram, supporting digital transformation, enterprise innovation and connected technology solutions across industries.
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