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Bids Open for PMC Services in Srinagar's River Conservation Project
Budget 2025-26: India’s startup ecosystem gets Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds
The Union Budget 2025-26 Announced a establishment of a new Fund of Funds with an additional ₹10,000 crore for startups that will provide significant benefits to India's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Calling it a significant step in strengthening India’s startup ecosystem, Vimal Nadar, Head of Research, Colliers India said, “This fresh infusion, combined with the existing government contribution, will provide much-needed capital support to fuel innovation, scale emerging ventures, and drive entrepreneurship across sectors. Additionally, the introduction of a dedicated scheme for 5 lakh..
Digital Economy, Renewable Energy to Boost Job Creation: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2024-25, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, indicates substantial improvement in India’s labour market, driven by strong post-pandemic recovery and formalisation of the workforce. Key findings include a significant drop in the unemployment rate from 6 per cent in 2017-18 to 3.2 per cent in 2023-24. Additionally, there has been notable growth in female labour force participation, which increased from 23.3 per cent in 2017-18 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24.Other highlights include:Over 30.51 crore unorganised workers registered on the eShram portal, suppor..
Aditya Birla Housing Finance Secures Rs 8.3 Billion from IFC
Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd. (ABHFL), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, has raised Rs 8.3 billion through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The company stated that the funds will be used to provide housing loans to low- and middle-income groups (LIG and MIG), with a special focus on promoting homeownership among women. Additionally, a portion of the investment will support MSMEs, particularly women-led enterprises, to drive economic growth. The initiative aims to strengthen financial inclusion and uplift underserved communities in the ..
