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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Defence forces seek more MSME participation from eastern region
1 2 3 Kolkata: Defence forces are keen to enrol more micro, small and medium enterprises from the eastern region, including Bengal, and have sought the support of leading chambers to work as a bridge with local MSMEs for defence manufacturing. At the BCC&I Atmanirbhar Bharat Award & Conclave in the city on Friday, defence officials appealed to the MSME sector to come forward. Arjun Kumar, additional director of directorate of technology development fund of DRDO, said the organisation was pushing new projects for developing indigenous capabilities. According to him, the number of projects from the eastern region was fewer compared to the south, especially Hyderabad. "There are a few companies from Assam and Bengal involved in the projects. There are 80 projects under the fund but only 4-5 from the east," Kumar added. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Arunava Bhattacharya, officer in charge, QAE (Naval), Kolkata, said Indian Navy was on a massive shipbuilding spree and needed indigenous manufacturers. "We want to increase our vendor base here. Once, Bengal MSMEs used to be a major supplier of components to the navy and other defence forces," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Sushil Mohta, chairman of World Trade Center, NDITA, during his presentation, said it was facilitating Indian MSME participation at Oil & Gas Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the first time. "WTC will play a catalytic role in promoting international trade opportunities for MSMEs here by leading a 20-member business delegation," he said. Meanwhile, FICCI West Bengal State Council organised the 6th edition of 'Empowering MSMEs for a Sustainable Future' on Friday. MSME secretary Rajesh Pandey said Bengal has over 93 lakh enterprises and the highest number of women-led enterprises in the country. The Merchant's Chamber of Commerce also organised a seminar on MSME Day.
Entrepreneur
14-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur UK's London 100: Taxd
Industry: Fintech Taxd is a digital tax filing platform that facilitates the completion of self-assessment tax returns. HMRC-recognised, Taxd offers a digital service that simplifies the process through step-by-step guidance and real-time support. Taxd has transformed the financial sector by blending innovative technology and accounting expertise. Co-founders and former PwC accountants Arjun Kumar and Eamon Shahir realised there was a gap in accessibility to affordable, straightforward accountants and a lack of understanding of tax systems, so they sought to remedy that. The platform's cutting-edge technology is thanks to the expertise of James Green, the third co-founder and Chief Technology Officer. In early development, Taxd was simply an idea on a Google Doc. The team would frequently meet in London, working day and night to bring their vision to life. "Taxd is great for London's startup ecosystem because we make taxes easier. We save founders time and money so they can focus on their startups. With expert support for expat tax, we have a niche for supporting founders moving to the UK or those who may be scaling across the globe. Similarly, for companies, our cost-effective, automated solution is perfect for bootstrapped founders looking to stay lean and efficient," says Kumar.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Operation Sindoor theme to rule Delhi Ramlilas in 2025, during the Dussehra festivities in September-October
Post the recent India-Pakistan border tensions, the war might have been averted but citizens continue to look for ways to ensure the efforts of our soldiers are never forgotten. As a mark of tribute, several Ramlila committees across Delhi-NCR have decided to honour the Armed Forces during this year's theatrical staging of the Ramayana, ahead of the Dussehra festivities. During a special meeting conducted on Friday, by Shri Ramlila Mahasangh – an organisation representing approximately 850 Ramlila committees across the Capital – four proposals were put forth. The first among these was to pay homage to Indian soldiers through thematic tableaux and/or the screening of a documentary. Arjun Kumar, president, of the association and Lav Kush Ramlila, shares: 'We invited 200 out of the 850 big and small Ramlila committees from across the city. Unanimously, all of them agreed ki humein is saal Ramlila mein apni saina ka shaurya – which we witnessed during Operation Sindoor – woh stage par dikhana chahiye. We have sent out a message to all Ramlila committees to either present a tableau themed on the Army's bravery, as part of the Ramlila they organise, or screen a short film of about 15-20 minutes that we will be providing. Some Ramlila committees have also promised to depict the efforts of our Armed Forces through plays.' This year, the Ramlilas in Delhi will be staged for 12 days – one day more than usual – from September 22 to October 3, with Dussehra being marked on October 2. 'Tab tak kaafi time ho jayega, aur logon ko humein bhulne nahi dena ki humari sena ne humare liye kya kya kiya hai,' shares Mahender Nagpal, president of the Ashok Vihar Ramlila Committee. He adds: 'Like the Tiranga Yatra was recently organised in honour of our soldiers, this too is our way of keeping their sacrifices alive in public memory. And that's precisely why we have resolved to accomplish this through Ramlilas this year… Jab Ramlila ke stage par yeh message chalaya jayega tab logon tak humari baat pahunch payegi… Our nation wants peace but is fully capable of striking when threatened.'
