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India's core sector output growth slows to six-month low of 4.5% in July

The growth in these eight sectors witnessed double digits growth in May and June at 19.3% and 13.2%, respectively

ONDC to soon open up for beta-testing for public in limited areas

Since April-end, ONDC has been testing with a closed user group for end-to-end execution.

DPIIT to hire consultants to work towards ease of doing business

The commerce and industry ministry is planning to hire consultants to study business environment and compliances and suggest steps to promote ease of doing business in the country. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has invited applications from eligible qualified professionals for engagement as senior consultant and consultant for three years for working in the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Reform Secretariat. The secretariat has been established in the DPIIT. Interested candidates can apply online by end of this month. The work responsibilities of these consultants include conducting a detailed analysis of existing acts/rules and their provisions; review and analyze the legal and regulatory frameworks dealing in different jurisdictions in India; and devise an action plan with a focused approach on the reforms required towards improving regulations. Further, the consultants should have "an understanding of the business regulations at the state lev

ONDC in advanced stage of integration with another 17 platforms

Platforms that have already integrated with ONDC's network include PayTM, Digiit, eSamudaay, Go Frugal, Growth Falcons, Seller App, Dunzo and Loadshare

DPIIT, MeitY draft guidelines to make GatiShakti portal public in August

Preparing protocols for private users' access is crucial, as there is a need to keep in mind the data and national security concerns

Maharashtra leads states with 13,541 govt-recognised startups: DPIIT data

Total number of approved startups at 73,205; Maharashtra's share is 18%

Cabinet pulls up infra ministries to expedite port connectivity projects

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba also asked the ministries to finalise a comprehensive action plan in coordination with DPIIT and integrate it with PM Gati-Shakti framework by Aug 15

2021 start-up ranking: Gujarat, Karnataka emerges as best performers

Top performers among the larger states include Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha and Telangana

Adani, LG among 15 firms chosen by DPIIT for round-2 of white goods PLI

Rs 1,368 cr committed for manufacturing ACs and LED light components; Total production pegged at Rs 25,583 crore over five years, with 4,000 direct job opportunities

Trustworthiness, decisive leadership has led to India's growth: Goyal

'The country, which is now a USD 3 trillion economy, has announced a stable policy framework and respected every investment made across sectors'

Another PLI scheme for textile sector to be announced soon: Piyush Goyal

There is no need to extend waiver on import duty of cotton after September, says minister.

Piyush Goyal asks for ONDC pilot focused on non-digital traders, artisans

ONDC promotes open networks for exchange of goods and services over digital or electronic networks.

House panel seeks spl digital division in CCI to bridge enforcement gaps

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce says antitrust body needs to be strengthened to bridge gaps in enforcement

Some state govt portals to start integration with ONDC soon

The Kerala government is expected to begin on-boarding its consumer-facing portals with the network this month, according to a source in the know

India's core sector output rises to six-month high of 8.4% in April

The eight sectors - coal, steel, cement, fertilisers, electricity, natural gas, refinery products, and crude oil - comprise two-fifths of India's total industrial production

FDI equity inflows marginally down at $58.77 bn in 2021-22: DPIIT data

FDI equity inflows into India contracted marginally by 1 per cent to $58.77 billion during 2021-22, according to official data.

Infra projects of Rs 500cr and more to route through PM GatiShakti's NPG

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has also created a national master plan digital platform

LIVE: Apple looks to boost production outside China, says report

Live news updates: A decision in April last year by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to ban all chemical fertilisers drastically cut crop yields

At $83.57 billion, India reports 'highest-ever' FDI inflow in FY22

During the entire 2020-21 financial year, the total FDI inflow was $81.72 billion, despite the disruption caused by the outbreak of the pandemic last year

Dunzo, PhonePe among 24 e-commerce firms joining India's open network

Real-time transactions in retail and food delivery have started in Delhi, Bengaluru, Shillong