"Despite subdued growth in the world economy, India has maintained a GDP growth rate of 7.2 per cent in 2014-15, 7.6 per cent in 2015-16 and 7.1 per cent during April to September of 2016-17," the commerce and industry minister said in a written reply during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha.
For 2016, India's rank in ease of doing business has improved.
Various start-ups have raised concerns on notices sent to them under the Section 56 of Income Tax Act to pay taxes on angel funds received by them.
Giving major relief to budding entrepreneurs, the government on Thursday allowed startups to avail tax concession only if total investment including funding from angel investors does not exceed Rs 10 crore.
598 problems. 7,531 possible solutions. 10,000 students. Vivek Kulkarni takes us through the making of the 36-hour event.
Demonetisation and GST are the main reasons for the job losses.
He also took on the prime minister over unemployment, taunting Modi for a remark that selling 'pakodas' is a job worth doing.
Nearly 20 lakh jobs will be up for grabs for those having skill such as IoT, mobility solutions, telecom infrastructure, network architectures, sales among others.
With the help of technology and a billion citizens, two engineering students are on a mission to make India clean.
A total of 728 applications have been received till July 18, 2016 for Start Up recognition.
Modi, upon arrival, was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
The Budget session of Parliament is all set for a stormy start on Tuesday with major opposition parties planning to corner the government.
To resolve the so-called 'angel tax' issue, the start-ups and their investors who file requisite declarations and provide information in their returns will not be subjected to any kind of scrutiny in respect of valuations of share premiums, she said.
Eight out of about 40 schemes are with the nomenclature starting Pradhan Mantri, but except Gramin Sadak and Rozgar Yojana, most others go barely acknowledged.
Swachch Bharat and Jan Dhan grabbed more eyeballs across clusters, regardless of party in power across states.
He also said that the prime minister had failed to live up to his promise to create two crore jobs every year.
Modi said it is an outcome of India's consistent reforms trajectory that the country's position is getting credence globally and is being recognised by international bodies like the IMF, World Economic Forum and UNCTAD.
While a three-year tax holiday and relaxation of capital gains for funds have been received favourably, others argue that not enough has been announced.
To meet this week on representation to HRD ministry for degree granting power, autonomy.
Uber will provide mentorship for start-ups on matters such as funding, marketing, operations and scalability.
It's seen as a signal that he wants to engage with India Inc at a time when the economy has started looking up.
India ranks third among global startup ecosystems.
Modi accuses Congress of spreading 'lies, confusion and pessimism'
On an annual basis, we'll seek out solutions to Indian Railways' most critical problems through 'innovation challenge': Suresh Prabhu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the policy last month.
Before India tries to leverage its soft power to increase its standing in the world, Tharoor said first there is need to fix the problem at the domestic front.
Speaking to the Indian community, he asked them to join the campaigns launched by Prime Minister Modi such as 'Digital India', 'Startup India, Stand up India', 'Clean India Mission', 'Smart Cities' etc.
Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, who released the manifesto along with senior party leaders, including Union ministers Harsh Vardhan and Vijay Goel, said, "The sankalp patra embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and the views of party president Amit Shah.
'We need good teachers at the primary, secondary and higher education levels.'
A pension disbursing bank can access the portal to get digital life certificate.
Monetary incentives under Skill India to small entrepreneurs, capital infusion into technology fund to help businesses expand operations
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi after the Congress vice president questioned the NDA government's achievements, saying it was no mean feat that even the opposition has been unable to level any corruption charges against it.
The government on Wednesday approved Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) 'Fund of Funds for Startups' to support them with an aim to generate employment for 18 lakh persons.
Arora will resign less than two years since he joined the Japanese Internet conglomerate
The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.
Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.
India has been ranked as the most attractive investment destination in the world for the next three years.
Tackling black money gets worst rating; Swachh Bharat, Digital India score poorly.
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