Women-Led MSMEs: India's $0.7 Trillion Growth Engine
India's 63 million MSMEs, 20% women-owned, face barriers but hold key to GDP growth & 170M jobs. This Women Entrepreneurship Day, systemic digital action is needed to unlock their potential.
India's 63 million MSMEs, 20% women-owned, face barriers but hold key to GDP growth & 170M jobs. This Women Entrepreneurship Day, systemic digital action is needed to unlock their potential.
India's auto PLI scheme is set to exceed its Rs 42,500 crore investment target, with Rs 35,000 crore already committed. 72 out of 82 applicants are on board, boosting domestic EV production.
Hyderabad's Young India Skills University has trained over 1,000 students. Its permanent campus is set for 2026, with degree courses starting 2026-27. Read about this skills revolution.
Karnataka's Pre-University Board expands digital exam facility to II PU students from 2024-25, offering a choice between pen-paper and online tests. Learn about the new initiative.
Despite rising graduates, India faces a job-ready skills crisis. Discover how AI-native platforms like N+ offer personalized, dynamic learning to bridge the gap for professionals across metros and tier-2 cities.
New York City's smartphone ban in schools improves focus but uncovers a hidden problem: many teens cannot read traditional wall clocks. Teachers are now reteaching basic time-telling skills.
Karnataka launches India's first AI-powered Skills Intelligence Unit to revolutionize district-level workforce planning. Aims to map skills, predict future needs, and bridge the employment gap within 90 days.
750 students from Visakhapatnam colleges complete Samsung's future-tech program in AI and coding, boosting Andhra Pradesh's digital skills. Read about this key initiative for youth employability.
A smartphone ban in New York schools uncovered an unexpected issue: many teens cannot tell time on analogue clocks. Teachers now consider reviving clock-reading lessons. Read more.
The Indian government considers a one-year extension for MSMEs to comply with revised Schedule M GMP norms, aiming to prevent plant closures and safeguard its $50 billion pharma sector. Read more.
Explore why nations like Bulgaria, Spain & Japan are launching digital nomad visas to attract remote professionals. Learn how this trend benefits economies and what it means for India's 1.9 million digital nomads.
Gujarat-based e-commerce startup SwiftMart shifts to a 100% local sourcing model, partnering with 500+ MSMEs. This strategic pivot aims to empower local businesses and boost the regional economy. Discover how this venture is reshaping hyperlocal commerce.
Over 25 Durga Puja organisers from 20 countries met in Kolkata for the Bengal Global Connect Meet 2025. The aim is to create global business opportunities for local artists and MSMEs, leveraging UNESCO's cultural heritage recognition. #DurgaPuja #Bengal
Fei-Fei Li and other tech leaders reveal a major hiring shift. University degrees are no longer the top priority; AI fluency and practical skills are now essential for software engineers. Learn what this means for India's tech workforce.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon advises job seekers to focus on emotional intelligence and communication skills to stay relevant as AI transforms the workforce. Learn the critical skills for the future.
Samsung's Innovation Campus certified 750 students in AI and Coding in Visakhapatnam, boosting digital skills for local jobs. The program aims to train 20,000 across India in 2025.
Ludhiana's MSMEs, once Punjab's economic backbone, complain of neglect, funding woes, and pending VAT refunds while govt courts large investments. Read the full story.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi government for allegedly creating monopolies and duopolies across sectors. He demands economic power be returned to MSMEs for a stronger India. Read the full story.
Indian companies are deploying agentic AI systems, shifting AI from passive tools to active collaborators. Business leaders are rethinking job design, skills, and team management. Discover how this transformation is unfolding across sectors.
Hisar Police launches 18 AI & digital training courses for 2,922 personnel, including ChatGPT and legal procedures, to modernize policing. Learn how tech is transforming law enforcement.
CJI Surya Kant calls for modernising India's prisons with digital training & UK-style monitoring chips. Aim: transform jails into 'engines of reintegration'. Read the full plan.
Andhra Pradesh actively supports the ADEETIE scheme with a Rs 1,000 crore budget to drive energy-efficient tech in MSMEs. West & East Godavari districts lead implementation.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will speak at the Byabasayi Sammelan 2025, a massive gathering of over 12,000 traders and MSMEs in Kolkata. The event aims to shape Bengal's business future.
Jharkhand's two-day E-Shiksha Mahotsav starts Thursday, evaluating digital skills of Class IX-XII govt school students. 192 state-level finalists to compete. Read more.
India's digital economy is expanding at 2.6 times its GDP, driving Asia-Pacific's transformation. Discover the key drivers and future projections shaping this rapid growth.
As AI becomes part of daily life, children need new skills. Discover 10 practical parenting strategies to foster digital wisdom, creativity, and resilience for the future.
Discover how Indian schools are transforming education for Generation Alpha. Focus shifts from rote learning to curiosity, critical thinking, and digital wisdom to prepare for an unpredictable future.
Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta pushes for expediting the Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Kartar Singh Sarabha Airport in Halwara, highlighting its economic potential for Punjab's industrial hub and NRI connectivity.
MCCIA's dedicated helpline has transformed MSME support in Maharashtra, guiding over 2,500 businesses across 35 districts. Discover how this initiative and new AI studio are empowering small enterprises.
Electronics & IT Ministry launches innovation challenge to strengthen student cybersecurity skills. Apply by August 31 for this national capacity building initiative.