ECONOMY
eSaras Empowers Over 8.99 Cr SHG Members Through Digital Commerce
As the Digital India programme completes 11 years, the government’s eSaras platform has emerged as a key driver of rural digital commerce, enabling women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and producer collectives to access customers across India through a unified digital marketplace. Developed by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of […]
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Jul 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Investing In Future: Ensuring Women Owned Small Businesses Can Thrive
When we picture engines of economic growth and job creation, we tend to think of large multinational companies and global brands. Yet, in emerging and developing economies, it is primarily micro, small, and medium-sized businesses that play this critical role. Small and medium-sized businesses represent around 90% of all businesses worldwide, and account for more […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 29, 2026
GENERAL
Gautam Adani’s Vande Bharatam To Support Innovators, Entrepreneurs
Marking his 64th birthday, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has launched Vande Bharatam, a national initiative to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India. The programme will reach all 36 States and Union Territories, more than 800 districts and multiple Indian languages. Open to participants of all ages and backgrounds, […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 25, 2026
GENERAL
Payoneer, Economic Times Unveil Cross-Border Excellence Awards
Payoneer, a global financial platform focused on cross-border commerce, has launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 in association with The Economic Times to recognise Indian businesses driving international trade and exports. The awards will culminate in a gala event in New Delhi in September 2026 and are aimed at showcasing companies contributing to […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 10, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
UP CM Yogi Unveils Project GANGA To Connect Over 20 Lakh Households
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has flagged off Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement), a statewide digital inclusion initiative being implemented in association with OneOTT Intertainment Ltd. (OIL), the broadband vertical of Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), with the objective of connecting over 20 lakh households through high-speed broadband services. The launch […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 9, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
CRIF India Unveils Credit Goes to HER Kolkata Chapter To Empower Women
CRIF India, part of the global credit information and business intelligence company CRIF, has launched the first regional chapter of its ‘Credit Goes to HER’ initiative in Kolkata, aimed at strengthening women’s leadership and participation in India’s credit ecosystem. Launched nationally in March this year, the initiative seeks to create a community of women professionals […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 1, 2026
GENERAL
GeM Crosses ₹18.4 Lakh Cr, Drives Inclusive And Tech-Led Procurement
The Indian government’s e-marketplace (GeM) has achieved a cumulative gross merchandise value (GMV) of ₹18.4 lakh crore, including crossing ₹5 lakh crore GMV in the financial year 2026. The platform continues to evolve as a transparent, efficient and inclusive digital public procurement system, contributing to strengthening India’s public economy. GeM emerges as scalable public procurement […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 6, 2026
