DPIIT

March 21, 2025 4:29 PM

India sets new record with 7% rise in textile exports, government implements multiple schemes to boost sector

India continues to rank among the top textile-exporting nations, holding a 4% share in global textiles and apparel exports. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Friday, the Ministry of Textiles reported a 7% increase in textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, from April to December 2024, compared to the same period the previous year. Key export markets for Indian textiles—namely the USA, European Union, and UK—accounted for 53% of total exports during FY 2023-24. To ...

March 15, 2025 10:29 AM

Network planning group reviews major infrastructure projects under PM GatiShakti

The Network Planning Group (NPG) on Friday convened for its 89th meeting led by Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), to assess critical infrastructure projects across the road, railway, and metro sectors. The discussions focused on enhancing multimodal connectivity and streamlining logistics, in line with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). A total of eight projects were reviewed, comprising four road developments, ...

March 7, 2025 1:55 PM

DPIIT, Mercedes-Benz India sign MoU to support startups & road safety

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mercedes-Benz India to advance India’s manufacturing ecosystem while promoting road safety and environmental sustainability. The collaboration aims to provide crucial support to startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs, fostering technological advancements and societal development. The partnership will facilitate structured programs designed to equip startups with essential r...

December 9, 2024 2:37 PM

India’s surging FDI inflows surpass $1,000 billion milestone in last 4 years

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India from April 2000 to September 2024 have soared to the $1,033.40 billion mark, reflecting the increasing investment opportunities in the country’s fast-growing economy, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The main sectors of the economy benefiting from FDI include automobiles, computer software, IT hardware, telecom, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and services. The data also show th...

September 16, 2024 4:24 PM

MoSPI’s ‘women and men in India 2023’ reveals progress and gaps in gender equality

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 25th edition of its comprehensive publication, "Women and Men in India 2023." This report offers a detailed look at the status of women and men across various sectors in India, providing crucial insights for policymakers and researchers. The publication provides data on a wide range of topics such as Population, Education, Health, Participation in Economy, Participation in Decision making etc. among others. It pre...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announces 80% licensing fee concession for women entrepreneurs

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has unveiled significant fee concessions and safety measures for the petroleum and explosives sector during a Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed to enhance efficiency within the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) and improve dialogue with industry stakeholders. Goyal announced an 80% concession in licensing fees for women entrepreneurs and a 50% fee...