GSL Launches Sixth Indigenous Patrol Vessel for ICG
Reaffirming India’s maritime strength and self-reliance in shipbuilding, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the ICGS Atal (Yard 1275), a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), at a ceremony in Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, on 29 July 2025. This is the sixth in a series of eight cutting-edge FPVs being constructed by GSL, a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.Indigenously designed in-house at GSL, the FPVs measure 52 metres in length with an 8-metre beam and a displacement of 320 tonnes. These high-speed vessels are equipped for coastal patrollin..
DPIIT, Ather Ink Pact to Boost EV Startups and Clean Mobility
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy Limited, a leading Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, to accelerate the growth of India’s clean mobility and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The collaboration is part of the Build in Bharat initiative led by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), which includes over 50 innovation-focused startups.This strategic partnership will focus on nurturing deep-tech startups through mentorship, offering infrastructure support a..
Govt Eases Export Compliance for MSMEs and Small Businesses
The Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to improve transparency, streamline compliance, and boost exports—particularly for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and small businesses with limited capital.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has implemented extensive digital reforms through its online portal, offering seamless application and approval for various Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) benefits, including Advance Authorisation, Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG), and Status Holder certification. The syst..
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