Opportunity India Desk

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has implemented a number of plans and initiatives aimed at strengthening the MSME sector across the country. These include the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Businesses, the Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme, and the ...

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), a credit-linked subsidy scheme, since 2008-09. Aimed at generating employment opportunities across the country, including Uttarakhand, the programme facilitates the establishment of microenterprises in the non-farm sector. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) ...

Ather Energy Limited, a well-known company in India's electric two-wheeler business, has opened its first Experience Centre, known as Ather Space, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is the company's second foreign venture, following its entry into Nepal in November 2023. The Colombo centre allows Sri Lankan consumers to test ride and purchase Ather's ...

In November 2024, Hero MotoCorp, a global leader in the motorcycle and scooter industry, announced sales of 459,805. To demonstrate its dedication to innovation, the company is actively expanding its premium and scooter products with new models in the internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) categories. Positive market conditions and increased ...

The electric vehicle (EV) market in India is growing rapidly, but high costs deter many potential buyers. The primary contributor to an EV's cost is its battery. Addressing this issue, MG Motors has introduced a model called Battery as a Service (BAS). This initiative is designed to make EV ownership simpler, more affordable, ...

SUN Mobility, a leader in energy infrastructure and EV services, revealed its cutting-edge modular battery-swapping technology for heavy electric vehicles (HEVs) at a workshop in Chennai. Over 100 private bus operators and operator associations from Tamil Nadu attended the event, which was a key step towards boosting EV adoption in the heavy vehicle ...