Mudra Yojana

Govt says Mudra defaults no concern as majority loans securitised; RBI warns Centre of spike in NPAs under scheme

RBI alerted the finance ministry over the rise of NPAs under the Mudra Yojana and said that the scheme could become next big source of bad loans.

Narendra Modi speech on bank NPAs has hit the right target; bad loan menace is UPA-era product

What makes Narendra Modi’s remarks ominous for the nation is his assertion that during the 6-year period, loans were sanctioned through what he humorously calls phone banking---behest lending at its worst.

Narendra Modi govt claims 55% of Mudra loans given to backward classes, data tells a different story

The majority of those receiving MUDRA loans belong to the general category and this has not changed in the three years since the scheme has been operational

NITI Aayog meet: Narendra Modi backs NDA's 'cooperative federalism', pitches for simultaneous elections

At the fourth meeting of Niti Aayog's Governing Council, Narendra Modi strongly defended the NDA's 'cooperative federalism-based' approach to governance.

Narendra Modi says Mudra scheme helped entrepreneurs escape moneylenders, middlemen's clutches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacting with the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) said the scheme has broken the "vicious cycle" of moneylenders and middlemen who used to control an entrepreneur's dream.

Narendra Modi says MUDRA scheme helped entrepreneurs escape moneylenders, middlemen's clutches

Narendra Modi interacting with beneficiaries of Mudra Yojana said the scheme has broken the "vicious cycle" of moneylenders and middlemen

Budget 2018: Can we stop pakoda seller vs beggar discourse and debate on a better payroll method?

Perhaps, there is an opportunity for the Narendra Modi government to use this Budget to offer clarity on the job scenario in the country with official data-backed presentation.

Modi govt striving to make India economic power despite tactics of corrupt parties, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi lambasted some political parties and "champions of corruption" and said NDA government is moving forward to make India an economic power

India's textile sector growing exponentially, has more potential: Smriti Irani

The textile industry is growing exponentially in the country, with FDI having tripled in three years, Union Minister Smriti Irani said on Thursday.

Smriti Irani says 'achhe din' are here, many have benefited from different Central schemes

Irani said the Modi government has given the people an opportunity to participate in policy-making by sending in their suggestions directly to the prime minister.