Category: Business talk

Is graphic design your passion? Do you have a knack for fixing broken tech? This could be your year. As the fallout from President Trump’s ongoing tariffs campaign continues to settle over the American economy, it might not seem like a particularly compelling time to launch a new business. But the pressures facing import-driven companies could open doors for […]

India is the world’s third largest startup ecosystem, with founders at the forefront of innovation and growth. Meet the 12 entrepreneurs making a mark in 2025. India celebrated nine years of Startup India on January 16, 2025, marking the country’s rapid growth in fostering a robust and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. With more than 1.59 lakh […]

Running a business, like waging a war, goes exactly as planned right until the moment you start. The main thing to remember is that small business owners will face numerous unexpected challenges in their first two years of operation, testing their resilience, adaptability and determination. The challenges will continue, of course, but by then reacting […]

While Scimplify is likely to raise $30 million, Sanlayan is in talks to raise $20 million. CBCatayst is discussing a $1 million deal and Lightspeed is in advanced stages to back a former business head at Zetwerk in a $5 million deal, multiple sources told Moneycontrol. A new ‘startup mafia’ is emerging from the ranks […]

Mr. Ajit N. Shah – President, Sanand Industries Association and eminent Industrialist has paid courtesy visit to Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, Gujarat Industry Development Association and SME Chamber of India to invite and seek support to make a grand success of premium event on “Sanand global expo to be organised 7th to […]

A slowdown in business activity of both the manufacturing and services sector pulled down the expansion of India’s private sector economy in September, according to a survey by HSBC on Monday.  According to the survey carried out by the global banker, the headline flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) figure declined to 59.3 in September, […]

HSBC Flash India Composite PMI drops to 59.3 this month from 60.7 in August: India’s private sector business activity levels expanded at the mildest pace in nine months this September, with output, new orders and export deals clocking the softest upticks so far in 2024, as per the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index, […]

The financial year 2025 has started with mixed news for those in the green card queue. The Department of State has released the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, providing a snapshot of immigrant visas available for the first month of financial year 2025. Notably, the Final Action date for the China EB-3 category has been pushed […]

The most visible impact of this order will be seen in the Government buying of IT and other technology products. In an effort to further push the Make in India initiatives, the Government has tightened public procurement norms by excluding imported inputs, while calculating the local content in its purchase orders. In the latest revision […]

MOSPI looking at ways to increase frequency of statistics on employment and unemployment. In what could bridge the gap on high frequency data on jobs in the economy, the Government is looking at increasing the frequency of the Periodic Labour Force Survey. According to sources, the PLFS may move from a quarterly to a monthly […]