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Government Advances Support for MSMEs with Enhanced Financial Initiatives

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05 Dec 2025

The Government of India has announced several initiatives to strengthen financial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These include increasing the Credit Guarantee Trust Fund ceiling from Rs. 5 Crore to Rs. 10 Crore and offering Margin Money subsidies up to 35% under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme. Artisans in 18 traditional trades can avail of loans up to Rs. 3 Lakh with an 8% interest subvention under PM Vishwakarma. Additionally, the Self Reliant India Fund will inject Rs. 50,000 Crores into MSMEs. Other measures aim to facilitate easier access to credit, exemplifying the government's commitment to empowering MSMEs as key drivers of economic growth.

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India and Estonia Hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn

India and Estonia participated in their 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn, emphasizing their strong bilateral relations. The meeting, led by Shri Sibi George from India and Mr. Martin Roger from Estonia, focused on reviewing existing engagements, enhancing cooperation in various domains including trade and digital collaboration, and discussing global

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

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SAIL Achieves Record Breaking Sales, Surpassing Past Milestones

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India Enhancing Exploration and Mining of Rare-Earth Minerals

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Mines, has implemented several initiatives to bolster the exploration, mining, and processing of rare-earth minerals. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research has identified substantial rare earth mineral resources along India's coastal regions and inland hard rock terrains. Despite having

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India and Estonia Hold 13th Foreign Office Consultations in Tallinn

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

SAIL Achieves Record Breaking Sales, Surpassing Past Milestones

India Enhancing Exploration and Mining of Rare-Earth Minerals