STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
DPIIT Strikes Five Strategic Pacts To Power India’s Startup Ecosystem
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24 and the Council for Startup India (CSI) to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups across digital payments, technology infrastructure, mobility, deep-tech innovation, investment and global expansion. The partnerships are aimed at […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 8, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Cars24, DPIIT To Mentor Startups, Drive AI And Mobility Innovation
Cars24, India’s largest AI-native automotive ecosystem, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem through mentorship, skilling, AI enablement and investment support. The partnership aims to nurture product startups, innovators and entrepreneurs by providing structured […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 5, 2026
ECONOMY
One District One Product Expands To 1,244 Products Across 773 Districts
The Indian government’s flagship One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has expanded to cover 1,244 unique products across 773 districts, as the government intensifies efforts to promote local manufacturing, strengthen market access and boost exports through a range of policy interventions. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which anchors the initiative, […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 25, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
ONDC’s DigiDukaan Looks To Digitise Procurement For 1.4 Cr Kirana Stores
In a major push to modernise India’s vast general trade ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have brought together leading FMCG companies, distributors, technology providers and logistics partners to accelerate the rollout of DigiDukaan, a digital procurement platform designed for the country’s […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Industrial Parks Under BHAVYA To Be Tailored For Sectors, Investors: Goyal
The BHAVYA scheme will follow a challenge-based competitive framework under which states will submit detailed project proposals highlighting their industrial strengths, land availability, investor interest and sectoral potential. The Centre will work closely with industry stakeholders to identify the most suitable sectors and infrastructure requirements for each location, whether for manufacturing, chemicals, data centres or […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 8, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
DPIIT Partners With Krafton To Boost Startup Innovation In Digital Tech
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Krafton India Pvt Ltd, a digital entertainment company, to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the country. Focus On Emerging And High-Growth Sectors The collaboration aims to foster the […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 27, 2026
