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Semicon 2.0 Notified: ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Scheme Expands India’s Semiconductor Ambitions

By Uniquetimesorg August 31, 2026 0

The Central government has formally notified Semicon 2.0, a ₹1,27,500-crore programme aimed at building a broader semiconductor ecosystem in India. The initiative goes beyond chip fabrication to support chip design and intellectual property, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research and development, and talent development. The scheme follows the Union Cabinet’s Continue Reading

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Walmart Sets Sights on India as a Key Export Hub With $10 Billion Annual Target by 2027

By uniquetimes February 14, 2024 0

Walmart, a leading global retailer, is strategically positioning India as a crucial export center to leverage its economic potential. With $30 billion in cumulative exports over the past two decades and a target of $10 billion annually by 2027, Walmart aims to expedite this growth. Jason Fremstad, Walmart’s Senior Vice-President of Supplier Development & Continue Reading

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IFC to invest $35 million in Manappuram Finance

By uniquetimes May 29, 2019 0

Will help increase access to gold loans for low-income households and MSMEs Kochi – IFC, a part of the World Bank Group, will invest $35 million in Manappuram Finance Limited (MFL) to help low-income households and small enterprises get access to loans against their gold assets. This is IFC’s first investment in a gold-loan NBFC […]Continue Reading

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Improving Financing Options for MSME’S – V.P. Nandakumar

By uniquetimes August 28, 2013 0

The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector makes significant contributions to our economy. It consists of about 26 million enterprises which account for 45 percent of India’s manufacturing output and 40 percent of its exports. The MSME sector provides jobs to 69 million people in such activities as readymade garments, leather, gems and jewellery, […]Continue Reading