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Govt has infused over Rs 3,100 cr in women-led startups in 6 years

Govt has infused over Rs 3,100 cr in women-led startups in 6 years

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The government has infused over Rs 3,100 crore into women-led startups over the past six years, through its three schemes including the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to boost female entrepreneurship across the country, according to an update shared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Govt announces new Fund of Funds scheme with Rs 10k cr corpus for startups

Govt announces new Fund of Funds scheme with Rs 10k cr corpus for startups

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The government on Saturday announced a host of measures such as setting up of a new Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) with Rs 10,000 crore corpus; and extension of period of incorporation by five years with a view to promote growth of budding entrepreneurs.

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

Rediff.com2 May 2024

KKR will look to iron out their flaws and get the better of a misfiring Mumbai Indians during their IPL match on Friday.

ED investigating 281 cases of FDI violation

ED investigating 281 cases of FDI violation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

About 281 cases have been taken up for investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement regarding suspected violations of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms all over the country during April 2019 to March this year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Necessary action as per provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) has been taken, which includes issuance of show cause notices, adjudication and imposition of penalty, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. In these cases, following the due process of adjudication, penalties of more than Rs 2,600 crore have been imposed under the FEMA, he said, adding the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has done compounding of contraventions of FDI related FEMA provisions in total of 1,421 cases across the country during the last three years.

Indian startup ecosystem has potential to be growth engine: Survey

Indian startup ecosystem has potential to be growth engine: Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Indian startup ecosystem, which defied odds during a pandemic-hit year to create record 12 unicorns, has the potential to be the engine of growth in the medium to long run, according to the Economic Survey 2020-21. The survey noted that startups are the platform for entrepreneurs who have the ability to think out of the box and innovate to conceive products that can create a niche for themselves in a dynamically changing world.

AI hit by another scam; writes to CBI

AI hit by another scam; writes to CBI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Under the FFS, concession is given to employees of the airline in which they can take their family to a domestic destination once a year at subsidised cost.

Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Because it costs a shit-ton of money. Full disclosure: I won't accept a wedding ring that costs Rs 1L or less. But Rs 1L and more seems like a LOT of money. Enough for me to think about better ways to spend it. Stocks? Mutual Funds? SIPs? *GASP* NFTs and Crypto?

No bumpy ride for startups as govt okays Rs 10,000 cr corpus

No bumpy ride for startups as govt okays Rs 10,000 cr corpus

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

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.

Harbhajan slams ICC's decision in ball tampering row

Harbhajan slams ICC's decision in ball tampering row

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Harbhajan Singh, on Sunday, slammed the International Cricket Council for letting off Australian opener Cameron Bancroft with only a fine of 75 per cent of his match fee and not a ban, despite his role in the ball tampering scandal in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Now, warning on floods just a click away

Now, warning on floods just a click away

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Want to find out about the possibility of floods in your area? Just log on to a website and get online updates from the government.