Over 3.07 crore women-led enterprises registered on Udyam till Feb 2026: Govt

March 9, 2026 2:22 PM

Over 3.07 crore women-led enterprises registered on Udyam till Feb 2026: Govt

More than 3.07 crore women-led enterprises have been registered on the government’s Udyam platforms as of February 28, 2026, the Centre informed Parliament on Monday. Responding to a written question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje said the government has been implementing several schemes to support women entrepreneurs and increase their participation in the MSME sector. “As per the data available on the Udyam Registration Portal (URP) and Udyam Assist Plat...

Swadeshi, Atmanirbhar Bharat key to overcoming global challenges: Piyush Goyal

September 8, 2025 4:20 PM

Swadeshi, Atmanirbhar Bharat key to overcoming global challenges: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India has the strength to face any global challenge and called on businesses to focus on swadeshi products and self-reliance to ensure financial security. Speaking at the 56th EEPC India National Awards in New Delhi, Goyal warned that export controls and restrictions by other countries could disrupt supplies to India, and stressed the need for reducing dependence on imports. “Atmanirbhar Bharat is a call to action that everyone must a...

President Droupadi Murmu to lead ‘MSME Day 2025’ celebrations in New Delhi

June 26, 2025 4:32 PM

President Droupadi Murmu to lead ‘MSME Day 2025’ celebrations in New Delhi

President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will preside over the 'MSME Day 2025 – Udyami Bharat' celebrations on June 27 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event will witness participation from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.   The day will serve as a platform to acknowledge the vital role of the MSME sector in driving economic growth and job creation while introducing forward-looking initiatives aimed at building a resilient and future-ready business ecosystem.   ...