Economy

Simplify ESOP taxation for startups: Dr Ajai Chowdhry, Founder of HCL and Chairman of the National Quantum Mission of India  

India should prioritise startups in the forthcoming Budget and has government should start by easing the tax norms on employee stock option plans (ESOPs), said Dr Ajai Chowdhry, Founder of HCL and Chairman of the Mission Governing Board of the National Quantum Mission of India on January 16, 2025, the National Startup Day. “The removal […]

Celebrating Innovation on National Startup Day

To celebrate the 9th anniversary of National Startup Day, YourStory is hosting “The Great Indian Startup Showcase”, a 15-hour live storytelling marathon spotlighting over 90 early-stage startups from across India. The event, streaming live on LinkedIn and YouTube, celebrates India’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion, and recognises the pivotal role startups play in advancing the country’s […]

Startup Policy Forum (SPF) Launches ‘Startup Baithak’ and ‘Startup Baatcheet’ To Celebrate National Startup Day 2025 With DPIIT and Startup India

Delhi, India:   Startup Baithak and Startup Baatcheet, two flagship initiatives by SPF with the support of Startup India and DPIIT aim to bring together 100+ startup founders, startup leaders, government officials, and regulators under one roof. Startup Baithak will feature 12 exclusive policy roundtables discussing key policy issues […]

Economy

The Golden Spice gets its due: National Turmeric Board launched

With turmeric exports expected to cross the $1-billion mark by 2030, the Union Government has opened the national Turmeric Board to develop and grow turmeric and turmeric products in the country. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal formally inaugurated the board’s office in Nizamabad in northern Telangana, one of the key turmeric hubs […]

National Youth Day 2025: 15 inspiring quotes by Swami Vivekananda to honour his birth anniversary

National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12 to honour the teachings and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders. This day commemorates his vision of how the youth can shape the modern world while staying rooted in their values. Swami Vivekananda’s teachings continue to resonate deeply, inspiring […]

Economy

Experts call for raising production capabilities, improving quality in spice sector at national symposium

Farmer-Scientist-Industry Interface has called upon farmer-producer organisations (FPOs) to enhance production capabilities and prioritise quality. The industry is ready to absorb more products, provided they meet quality standards consistently over the long term, experts noted at the concluding session of National Symposium on Spices and Aromatic Crops (SYMSAC XI) at the Indian Institute of Spices […]

Crompton Wins National Safety Award Again at Global Safety Summit 2024 Setting New Benchmarks in Workplace Safety and Excellence

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. (CGCEL), one of India’s leading consumer electrical companies, has been recently honoured with the esteemed National Safety Award 2024 at the 12th Global Safety Summit organized by the Fire and Safety Forum (HQ- World Safety Forum London, United Kingdom) and United Nations Global Compact Network India. The company was […]

Economy

Tamil Nadu’s logistics infrastructure performs strongly, surpassing national and coastal averages in most areas

Tamil Nadu’s logistics infrastructure performs strongly overall, surpassing national and coastal averages in most areas. However, the ‘adequacy and quality of rail infrastructure’ falls slightly below both averages, according to the 2024 Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS), which provides an in-depth comparative analysis of logistics performance across States and Union Territories. First- and last-mile […]

Economy

National trade meet to discuss key issues impacting business

Trade leaders from across the country will discuss issues affecting Indian traders, including the “disruptive” rise of quick commerce and e-commerce, the threat of cyber fraud, and empowering businesses through social commerce and digital platforms. “This landmark event will bring together trade leaders from across the country to deliberate on crucial issues affecting Indian trade […]