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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces ₹10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund

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01 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the introduction of a dedicated ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund during the Union Budget 2026-27, aimed at creating future champions among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The initiative is part of a broader effort to support MSMEs through equity, liquidity, and professional assistance. Additionally, new measures are proposed to enhance the effectiveness of the TReDS platform in providing liquidity support to MSMEs. These steps are intended to accelerate economic growth by bolstering the productivity and resilience of these enterprises in a volatile global market.

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India and IFAD Launch COSOP 2026-2033 for Rural Empowerment

The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has announced a new strategy, COSOP 2026-2033, aimed at boosting rural incomes, fortifying resilience, and scaling up sustainable livelihoods. The plan will align with India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, focusing on social, economic, and

India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

The Department of Financial Services, under the Ministry of Finance, has initiated the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) valued at USD 1.5 billion, along with a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion to ensure the continuous coverage of maritime insurance risks involving Indian vessels. This step comes in

Bharat Innovates 2026: Global Diplomatic Event Held in New Delhi

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, hosted a Diplomatic Interaction at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi in preparation for Bharat Innovates 2026, scheduled in Nice, France. Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, emphasized India's potential as a technology developer and encouraged global collaboration to address

CCI Approves CPPIB's Investment in Ctrl S Datacenters

The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of certain shares in Ctrl S Datacenters Limited by CPPIB India Private Holdings Inc., an investment company managed by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Ctrl S, an Indian company, provides data center and managed cloud services. Source: Original Link

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India and IFAD Launch COSOP 2026-2033 for Rural Empowerment

India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Bharat Innovates 2026: Global Diplomatic Event Held in New Delhi

CCI Approves CPPIB's Investment in Ctrl S Datacenters