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DPIIT Partners with Kotak Mahindra Bank to Boost Startup Ecosystem in India

New Delhi, October 23, 2025: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. to strengthen support for startups in India. The collaboration is intended to offer a comprehensive framework for startups to access customized […]

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Government Reopens Applications for PLI Scheme on White Goods

New Delhi, 14 September 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has announced that the application portal for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods—covering air conditioners and LED lighting—will accept fresh submissions from 15 September to 14 October 2025. The decision follows strong industry interest and reflects the confidence generated by […]

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DPIIT Partners with Hero MotoCorp to accelerate Early-Stage Startups in Mobility, Clean Tech, & Deep Tech

New Delhi — The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Hero MotoCorp Limited to boost early-stage startups through the company’s innovation accelerator programme, Hero For Startups. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in New Delhi, aims to strengthen India’s […]

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DPIIT Signs MoU with Ather Energy to Boost EV Manufacturing and ‘Build in Bharat’ Startup Ecosystem

New Delhi-  In a major step towards accelerating India’s clean mobility transition and strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based EV pioneer Ather Energy. The collaboration has been […]

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20,000 Sq. Ft. Skill Development Centre to Be Set Up at AURIC in Collaboration with CII, MoU Signing Next Week

Aurangabad | July 13, 2025 – A major boost is coming to Aurangabad’s industrial landscape as a 20,000 sq. ft. Skill Development Centre is set to be established at Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this initiative is expected to be signed […]

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DPIIT Secretary Reviews Mega Infrastructure Push in Jharkhand, Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com NEW DELHI, 26 JUNE: Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT, chaired a high‑level review meeting on June 24, 2025, to assess the status of major infrastructure projects in Jharkhand, Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. The meeting focused on resolving critical issues and expediting project implementation through closer collaboration between central ministries, state […]

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DPIIT inks MoU with a private digital platform to Boost Inclusive Entrepreneurship Across India

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com NEW DELHI, 19 JUNE: To further promote inclusive entrepreneurship and strengthen the startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private digital platform, YourStory Media Private Limited,with a focus on startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This […]

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Project Management Group, DPIIT reviews Mega Infrastructure Projects in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI, 26 MAY: A high-level review meeting of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) was held on Tuesday to address key issues impacting mega infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The deliberations focused on resolving critical inter-ministerial and inter-governmental bottlenecks through coordinated efforts, with the aim of accelerating project implementation across both states. […]

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DPIIT extends timeline for implementation of QCO on Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances

NEW DELHI, 20 MAY: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has extended the implementation timeline for the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The decision follows stakeholder consultations chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on […]

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DPIIT Clears 187 Startups For Tax Relief Under Revised Section 80-IAC Framework

NEW DELHI, 15 MAY : In a significant boost to India’s startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under the revamped Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act. Notably, the decision came during the 80th meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB), held […]

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