[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Entities having a scalable business model, which have a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation, can now be eligible for recognition as a Start-up. Earlier, only if the activities of an entity were innovative and driven by technology or intellectual property could it be considered as a Start-up
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PIA TEAM AT National Welding Meet 2017
The Game Changer for Aerospace Investments
Sir M. Visveswaraya's mantra 'Industrialise or perish' set the momentum of development in the State, but he probably also had a silent vision, 'Fly to Flourish'. No wonder then that today the State is bestowed with world-class Aerospace research, initiated by The Indian Institute of Science, Hindustan Aeronautics limited and
BBMP’s Green App gets 50,000 requests for saplings in first week of launch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a major eco-friendly initiative, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched the "Green App", with the aim to distribute 10 lakh free saplings to citizens. The citizens of Bengaluru responded with enthusiastic fervour and within five days of its launch, there were 50,000 requests for saplings, with 5,000
At Interaction with Union MSME Minister PIA for relaxing NPA Norms to 180 days for MSMEs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PIA took part in an Interaction Programme held at KASSIA on May 16 with Sri Kalraj Mishra, Hon'ble Union Minister for MSME who launched the My KASSIA Mobile App and a MSME Handbook in Kannada on the occasion. It may be recalled that PIA had a month ago launched the PIA
INSPIRING STUDENTS TO BECOME ENTREPRENEURS PIA showcases Incentives & Concessions available for Young Entrepreneurs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is the perfect time for a youngster in Karnataka to start his own enterprise. The Siddaramaiah Government has announced a number of Schemes to encourage and promote entrepreneurship and motivate the youth to start their own Start-ups, said Sri R. Krishnamurthy, President, PIA addressing a gathering of Students at
INTERACTION WITH KSSIDC MD Complete Greater Peenya Project: PIA President
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After making a strong plea for establishing more Industrial Estates at the previous interaction meeting with the Additional Chief Secretary, C&I Department, PIA once again highlighted the prolonged delay in the completion of the Greater Peenya Project, at the Interaction Meeting with Smt. M.V. Savithri, IAS, MD, KSSIDC on June
Exporters to get Tax Refunds in less than 10 days
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will help improve exports and assured exporters that they would get their tax refunds within 6 to 10 days under the new regime, according to Commerce Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. “The GST is only going to help in improving our exports and
INTERACTION MEET WITH MINISTER FOR WOMEN & CHILD WELFARE Women Entrepreneurs should benefit from Incentives & Concessions given by GOK: PIA President
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Women entrepreneurs have a golden chance to pursue expansion plans of their business or start a new industry, since they can now get financial assistance at only 4% for an amount up to Rs 4 crore and PIA will aggressively promote this new Scheme introduced by the State Government, said
INTERACTION @ BENGALURU Industry Bodies raise GST related queries with Revenue Secretary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, IAS, Secretary, Dept of Revenue, GOI, chaired an Outreach Programme held by Commercial Taxes Department at Sri Puttannachetty Town Hall, Bengaluru on May 30. A large number of Industry bodies including PIA took part in the interaction on issues related to GST and its rollout and also submitted