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Historically Prime Ministers’ address from the ramparts of Red Fort are considered significant as they highlight the political priorities of their times. Amidst the trade and tariff wars unleashed by the US on the world, Prime Minister Modi’s address contains important points of reference for immediate and future strategies for India. He has already made it clear that India would not buckle under US pressure and would not open its agriculture and dairy sectors. Already reeling under 50% tariff with impending further penalties, what Prime Minister has proposed is making India more competitive by effecting next generation reforms and rationalization of GST. Indications are that country may move towards a simplified, two-slab Goods and Services Tax structure, with lower tax rates on essential goods. The slabs most talked about are: 5% and 18%. Secondly, he has announced formation of a ‘Task Force for Next-Generation Reforms’ to review and modernize all laws, rules, and procedures related to economic activities is a strong signal of the government's intent to create a more efficient and less cumbersome regulatory environment. This move suggests a broader, systemic approach to economic reform that goes beyond specific policy changes. It indicates a focus on "ease of doing business" from the ground up, aiming to remove outdated regulations that hinder growth and entrepreneurship. The task force's mandate to reduce compliance costs and "provide freedom from the fear of arbitrary legal actions" would be a significant morale and economic boost. It could foster a more dynamic and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is widely accepted that Reforms have same effect as that Tax cuts and can certainly make Indian businesses more competitive. We do hope that the positive fall out of these reforms would offset the additional tariff burden imposed on Indian goods.
On the lines of Friends of MSME in Parliament, a group of MLAs from 20 industrial centres in Uttar Pradesh came together to form the ‘Friends of MSMEs in UP Assembly’. Dr. Neeraj Bora, MLA from Lucknow, has been appointed Convenor of the newly founded group. FISME, which acts as the Secretariat for the 'Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’ at the Centre, will provide support to the UP body, similar to the support provided to the central group of MPs. The forum ‘Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’ at the Centre has proven to be very effective in resolving MSME issues by leveraging parliamentary institutions. The central group is headed by a senior MP from Indore, Shankar Lalwani, while its national Convenor is Rajendra Agrawal, a former MP from Meerut. The meeting was held on 12 August 2025 in Lucknow, a day before the 24-hour marathon discussion in the UP Assembly on the state's economic growth. In addition to Chairman Lalwani and national Convenor Agrawal, other Members of Parliament present at the meeting included Jagdambika Pal (MP, Domariyaganj, UP), Parbhubhai Vasava (MP, Bardoli, Gujarat), Alok Sharma (MP, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh), Ashish Dubey (MP, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh), and Kripanath Mallah (MP, Karimganj, Assam).
You're working hard but getting nowhere. Maybe you launch ten things at once, then abandon them all when results don't come fast. Maybe you're putting in 60-hour weeks but your revenue stays flat. You don’t have a work ethic problem, that’s for sure. The problem is your alignment.
Naval Ravikant says "Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep.
The Centre has proposed to reduce the number of slabs under the Goods and Services Tax system, retaining the 5% and 18% slabs, while introducing a lower concessional rate below 1% and a high “sin rate” of 40% on just five to seven items each, according to official sources. This would entail entirely doing away with the 12% and 28% tax brackets. Of these, 99% of items currently in the 12% slab will be moved to the 5% rate and 90% of goods and services in the 28% bracket will move to 18%. There will be no cess of any kind over and above the GST rates. The Centre has proposed to reduce the number of slabs under the Goods and Services Tax system, retaining the 5% and ...
India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) recorded a negative 0.58 percent in July 2025, marking the second consecutive month of deflation, according to government data released Thursday. The decline was driven primarily by falling prices in food articles and fuel sectors, despite an uptick in manufacturing costs. The July figure represents a deepening of deflationary pressure compared to the negative 0.13 percent recorded in June 2025. This contrasts sharply with the positive 2.10 percent inflation registered in July 2024, highlighting the significant shift in pricing dynamics over the past year.
India's trade regulatory authority has raised anti-dumping duties on untreated fumed silica imports from a Chinese manufacturer after determining that the company was circumventing existing protective measures.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) concluded that Shandong Dongyue Silicone Material had been absorbing previously imposed anti-dumping duties by reducing export prices thereby undermining the intended market protection for domestic producers. The revised duty structure imposes a rate of USD 1,296 per metric tonne on Shandong Dongyue, representing a substantial increase from the previous rate of USD 1,018 per metric tonne.
India has implemented immediate restrictions on the import of specific jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land border crossings, according to an official notification released by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Monday. The new measures represent a notable escalation in trade controls between the two South Asian neighbors amid deteriorating diplomatic relations.
Under the new regulations, imports of the affected products will be permitted exclusively through the Nhava Sheva Seaport in Maharashtra state.
India is considering introducing credit guarantees to help small businesses and exporters cope with the anticipated impact of the recently announced 50 per cent US tariffs on 55 per cent of the country’s merchandise exports. Industry sources told CNBC-TV18 that the government may allocate around Rs 4,000 crore for the initiative, offering 10–15 per cent credit guarantees to banks for loans to exporters with an annual turnover below Rs 500 crore and loans overdue for up to 90 days.
India has crossed a clean energy milestone, with solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) surpassing 100 gigawatts (GW).
The achievement marks a dramatic rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014 and reflects the country’s rapid progress toward building a self-reliant solar manufacturing base. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi called the development ‘historic’, crediting the growth to policy measures such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules.
A group of MLAs from 20 industrial centres in Uttar Pradesh have come together to form ‘Friends of MSMEs In UP Assembly’. Dr. Neeraj Bora, MLA of Lucknow, is Convenor of the newly founded group. The group is modelled on the lines of ‘Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’ at the centre, which is proving very effective in resolving MSME issues by leveraging Parliamentary institutions. The Central group is headed by a senior MP from Indore, Shankar Lalwani, and its national Convenor is a former MP from Meerut, Rajendra Agrawal.
The Union Cabinet has approved four additional semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), taking the total number of sanctioned projects to 10 with a cumulative investment commitment of around Rs 1.60 lakh crore across six states. The newly approved proposals—submitted by SiCSem, Continental Device India Pvt. Ltd. (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies—will collectively attract investments of about Rs 4,600 crore and generate employment for 2,034 skilled professionals, alongside creating indirect jobs in the electronic manufacturing ecosystem.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed within 72 months. Designed with an installed capacity of 4×175 MW, the facility will generate an estimated 2,738.06 million units of energy annually. Officials said the project will improve power supply in Arunachal Pradesh and contribute to balancing the national grid.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday formally notified the MSME Industrial Estate Management Policy, 2025, through an order issued by Additional Chief Secretary (MSME) Alok Kumar.
With this notification, 19 previous orders related to the matter have been revoked. The policy received state cabinet approval last week. Industrial estates in Uttar Pradesh were originally established in the 1960s, but lacked a formal management framework. Since 1978, their administration was handled through a series of state government orders, which officials have acknowledged were inadequate.
Punjab has significantly expanded its renewable energy infrastructure over the past decade, with installed capacity increasing threefold from 660.44 MW in 2014-15 to 2,174.12 MW in 2024-25, Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The state's renewable energy growth trajectory showed consistent upward momentum throughout the period. Capacity increased to 895.08 MW in 2015-16, followed by 1,286.36 MW in 2016-17 and 1,420.68 MW in 2017-18. The expansion continued with 1,426.08 MW in 2018-19, 1,470.56 MW in 2019-20, and 1,647.50 MW in 2020-21. Further growth was recorded at 1,767.82 MW in 2021-22, 1,865.63 MW in 2022-23, and 2,067.62 MW in 2023-24 before reaching the current level.
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025, with the ambitious goal of creating 1.25 lakh entrepreneurs and 50,000 startups over the next five years. Maharashtra currently leads the country with over 29,000 registered startups, accounting for 18 per cent of India’s total.The policy focuses on building a robust ecosystem for startups, with special incentives for ventures led by women and youth. A key highlight is the Rs 500 crore Chief Minister’s Maha-Fund, which will support 25,000 early-stage entrepreneurs selected fr0m a pool of 5 lakh youth through a three-stage process. Selected individuals will receive mentoring, incubation support, and funding.
The Ministry of Mines on Wednesday conducted a webinar titled “India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Benefits to the Indian Mineral Sector” under the chairmanship of V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines. The session aimed to bring together stakeholders from India’s mineral industry to explore the potential advantages and opportunities arising from the proposed India-UK CETA. The discussion focused on how the agreement could boost trade, enhance competitiveness, and open new avenues for collaboration between the two nations.
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zambia to strengthen trade and cooperation between the cooperative sectors of both nations.The agreement aims to enhance India’s cooperative exports, opening new opportunities for collaboration in various sectors. Announcing the deal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted that the Ministry of Cooperation is actively working to improve India’s cooperative export framework.
Will the tariff reductions under the India–UK FTA result into greater market access for Indian exporters ?
According to the FISME Factor, 100% of MSMEs believe that tariff reductions under the India-UK FTA will result in greater market access for Indian exporters.
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Gratitude is not just transactional reinforcement, it’s a connection between people. It affirms belonging, value, and shared purpose. Gratitude also humanizes work, affirming not just what someone did, but who they are and where they belong. It affirms alignment, partnership, and dignity. That is the intersection of strategy and psychology—a space too often overlooked in leadership writing.
How financial fitness can help entrepreneurs achieve long-term success
Financial fitness isn’t a one-time exercise. Just like staying physically fit requires regular workouts, keeping your finances in shape means tracking and adjusting them regularly. Being an entrepreneur is no small feat. You’re constantly juggling tasks, taking risks, and putting your heart into building something meaningful. But amidst all the hustle, one thing that often takes a backseat is your financial health. Just like physical fitness keeps your body in shape, financial fitness ensures your business and personal finances remain strong and resilient over the long term.
If You Don't Know These 6 Industry-Backed Secrets, You're Probably Losing Customers Every Day
Customer loyalty is tough to earn and even harder to keep. You want your customers to feel heard and valued, but it's not always simple. We asked six business leaders from six successful companies to share the strategies they use to keep customers happy, engaged and coming back for more. No matter your industry, these insights are practical, impactful and worth borrowing.
AISTA Seeks Reforms in Sugar Export Allocation to Boost Shipments
The All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) has urged the government to revise its sugar export quota system, recommending that quotas be allocated only to mills willing to export directly from their own facilities. The association said the current mechanism is limiting exports and affecting mill profitability. At present, export quotas are distributed among mills based on their past production. However, AISTA noted that some mills located in remote areas or not interested in exports sell their quotas to other players.
Woven by tradition: How Taavi is bringing India’s craft heritage into the present
Every year, National Handloom Day is an opportunity to reflect on the threads that weave together India’s rich cultural fabric. However, Taavi, an Indian brand known for its commitment to Indian heritage, celebrates it every day. On a mission to bring India’s rich textile traditions to the forefront—not just as cultural artefacts but as wearable, everyday fashion, Taavi offers more than 20 traditional artforms across 3,000+ styles.
Democratising space: Inside Agnikul Cosmos’ vision to launch 50 rockets yearly by 2028
With India’s space sector booming with private players, Agnikul Cosmos is trying to set itself apart with an ambitious growth target. By 2028, the Chennai-based space tech startup aims to launch 50 rockets per year. And, it has some mettle to its ambitions. Last year, the IIT Madras-incubated startup successfully carried out the sub-orbital test flight of the world’s first 3D-printed rocket engine, Agnilet.
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Consumer Price Index numbers on base 2012=100 for Rural, Urban and Combined for the month of July, 2025.
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Historically Prime Ministers’ address from the ramparts of Red Fort are considered significant as they highlight the political priorities of their times. Amidst the trade and tariff wars unleashed by the US on the world, Prime Minister Modi’s address contains important points of reference for immediate and future strategies for India. He has already made it clear that India would not buckle under US pressure and would not open its agriculture and dairy sectors. Already reeling under 50% tariff with impending further penalties, what Prime Minister has proposed is making India more competitive by effecting next generation reforms and rationalization of GST. Indications are that country may move towards a simplified, two-slab Goods and Services Tax structure, with lower tax rates on essential goods. The slabs most talked about are: 5% and 18%. Secondly, he has announced formation of a ‘Task Force for Next-Generation Reforms’ to review and modernize all laws, rules, and procedures related to economic activities is a strong signal of the government's intent to create a more efficient and less cumbersome regulatory environment. This move suggests a broader, systemic approach to economic reform that goes beyond specific policy changes. It indicates a focus on "ease of doing business" from the ground up, aiming to remove outdated regulations that hinder growth and entrepreneurship. The task force's mandate to reduce compliance costs and "provide freedom from the fear of arbitrary legal actions" would be a significant morale and economic boost. It could foster a more dynamic and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is widely accepted that Reforms have same effect as that Tax cuts and can certainly make Indian businesses more competitive. We do hope that the positive fall out of these reforms would offset the additional tariff burden imposed on Indian goods.
On the lines of Friends of MSME in Parliament, a group of MLAs from 20 industrial centres in Uttar Pradesh came together to form the ‘Friends of MSMEs in UP Assembly’. Dr. Neeraj Bora, MLA from Lucknow, has been appointed Convenor of the newly founded group. FISME, which acts as the Secretariat for the 'Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’ at the Centre, will provide support to the UP body, similar to the support provided to the central group of MPs. The forum ‘Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’ at the Centre has proven to be very effective in resolving MSME issues by leveraging parliamentary institutions. The central group is headed by a senior MP from Indore, Shankar Lalwani, while its national Convenor is Rajendra Agrawal, a former MP from Meerut. The meeting was held on 12 August 2025 in Lucknow, a day before the 24-hour marathon discussion in the UP Assembly on the state's economic growth. In addition to Chairman Lalwani and national Convenor Agrawal, other Members of Parliament present at the meeting included Jagdambika Pal (MP, Domariyaganj, UP), Parbhubhai Vasava (MP, Bardoli, Gujarat), Alok Sharma (MP, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh), Ashish Dubey (MP, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh), and Kripanath Mallah (MP, Karimganj, Assam).
You're working hard but getting nowhere. Maybe you launch ten things at once, then abandon them all when results don't come fast. Maybe you're putting in 60-hour weeks but your revenue stays flat. You don’t have a work ethic problem, that’s for sure. The problem is your alignment.
Naval Ravikant says "Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep.
India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) recorded a negative 0.58 percent in July 2025, marking the second consecutive month of deflation, according to government data released Thursday. The decline was driven primarily by falling prices in food articles and fuel sectors, despite an uptick in manufacturing costs. The July figure represents a deepening of deflationary pressure compared to the negative 0.13 percent recorded in June 2025. This contrasts sharply with the positive 2.10 percent inflation registered in July 2024, highlighting the significant shift in pricing dynamics over the past year.
India's trade regulatory authority has raised anti-dumping duties on untreated fumed silica imports from a Chinese manufacturer after determining that the company was circumventing existing protective measures.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) concluded that Shandong Dongyue Silicone Material had been absorbing previously imposed anti-dumping duties by reducing export prices thereby undermining the intended market protection for domestic producers. The revised duty structure imposes a rate of USD 1,296 per metric tonne on Shandong Dongyue, representing a substantial increase from the previous rate of USD 1,018 per metric tonne.
India has implemented immediate restrictions on the import of specific jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land border crossings, according to an official notification released by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Monday. The new measures represent a notable escalation in trade controls between the two South Asian neighbors amid deteriorating diplomatic relations.
Under the new regulations, imports of the affected products will be permitted exclusively through the Nhava Sheva Seaport in Maharashtra state.
India is considering introducing credit guarantees to help small businesses and exporters cope with the anticipated impact of the recently announced 50 per cent US tariffs on 55 per cent of the country’s merchandise exports. Industry sources told CNBC-TV18 that the government may allocate around Rs 4,000 crore for the initiative, offering 10–15 per cent credit guarantees to banks for loans to exporters with an annual turnover below Rs 500 crore and loans overdue for up to 90 days.
India has crossed a clean energy milestone, with solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) surpassing 100 gigawatts (GW).
The achievement marks a dramatic rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014 and reflects the country’s rapid progress toward building a self-reliant solar manufacturing base. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi called the development ‘historic’, crediting the growth to policy measures such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules.
A group of MLAs from 20 industrial centres in Uttar Pradesh have come together to form ‘Friends of MSMEs In UP Assembly’. Dr. Neeraj Bora, MLA of Lucknow, is Convenor of the newly founded group. The group is modelled on the lines of ‘Friends of MSMEs in Parliament’ at the centre, which is proving very effective in resolving MSME issues by leveraging Parliamentary institutions. The Central group is headed by a senior MP from Indore, Shankar Lalwani, and its national Convenor is a former MP from Meerut, Rajendra Agrawal.
The Union Cabinet has approved four additional semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), taking the total number of sanctioned projects to 10 with a cumulative investment commitment of around Rs 1.60 lakh crore across six states. The newly approved proposals—submitted by SiCSem, Continental Device India Pvt. Ltd. (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies—will collectively attract investments of about Rs 4,600 crore and generate employment for 2,034 skilled professionals, alongside creating indirect jobs in the electronic manufacturing ecosystem.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed within 72 months. Designed with an installed capacity of 4×175 MW, the facility will generate an estimated 2,738.06 million units of energy annually. Officials said the project will improve power supply in Arunachal Pradesh and contribute to balancing the national grid.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday formally notified the MSME Industrial Estate Management Policy, 2025, through an order issued by Additional Chief Secretary (MSME) Alok Kumar.
With this notification, 19 previous orders related to the matter have been revoked. The policy received state cabinet approval last week. Industrial estates in Uttar Pradesh were originally established in the 1960s, but lacked a formal management framework. Since 1978, their administration was handled through a series of state government orders, which officials have acknowledged were inadequate.
Punjab has significantly expanded its renewable energy infrastructure over the past decade, with installed capacity increasing threefold from 660.44 MW in 2014-15 to 2,174.12 MW in 2024-25, Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The state's renewable energy growth trajectory showed consistent upward momentum throughout the period. Capacity increased to 895.08 MW in 2015-16, followed by 1,286.36 MW in 2016-17 and 1,420.68 MW in 2017-18. The expansion continued with 1,426.08 MW in 2018-19, 1,470.56 MW in 2019-20, and 1,647.50 MW in 2020-21. Further growth was recorded at 1,767.82 MW in 2021-22, 1,865.63 MW in 2022-23, and 2,067.62 MW in 2023-24 before reaching the current level.
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025, with the ambitious goal of creating 1.25 lakh entrepreneurs and 50,000 startups over the next five years. Maharashtra currently leads the country with over 29,000 registered startups, accounting for 18 per cent of India’s total.The policy focuses on building a robust ecosystem for startups, with special incentives for ventures led by women and youth. A key highlight is the Rs 500 crore Chief Minister’s Maha-Fund, which will support 25,000 early-stage entrepreneurs selected fr0m a pool of 5 lakh youth through a three-stage process. Selected individuals will receive mentoring, incubation support, and funding.
The Ministry of Mines on Wednesday conducted a webinar titled “India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Benefits to the Indian Mineral Sector” under the chairmanship of V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines. The session aimed to bring together stakeholders from India’s mineral industry to explore the potential advantages and opportunities arising from the proposed India-UK CETA. The discussion focused on how the agreement could boost trade, enhance competitiveness, and open new avenues for collaboration between the two nations.
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zambia to strengthen trade and cooperation between the cooperative sectors of both nations.The agreement aims to enhance India’s cooperative exports, opening new opportunities for collaboration in various sectors. Announcing the deal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted that the Ministry of Cooperation is actively working to improve India’s cooperative export framework.
According to the FISME Factor, 100% of MSMEs believe that tariff reductions under the India-UK FTA will result in greater market access for Indian exporters.
Gratitude is not just transactional reinforcement, it’s a connection between people. It affirms belonging, value, and shared purpose. Gratitude also humanizes work, affirming not just what someone did, but who they are and where they belong. It affirms alignment, partnership, and dignity. That is the intersection of strategy and psychology—a space too often overlooked in leadership writing.
Financial fitness isn’t a one-time exercise. Just like staying physically fit requires regular workouts, keeping your finances in shape means tracking and adjusting them regularly. Being an entrepreneur is no small feat. You’re constantly juggling tasks, taking risks, and putting your heart into building something meaningful. But amidst all the hustle, one thing that often takes a backseat is your financial health. Just like physical fitness keeps your body in shape, financial fitness ensures your business and personal finances remain strong and resilient over the long term.
Customer loyalty is tough to earn and even harder to keep. You want your customers to feel heard and valued, but it's not always simple. We asked six business leaders from six successful companies to share the strategies they use to keep customers happy, engaged and coming back for more. No matter your industry, these insights are practical, impactful and worth borrowing.
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The All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) has urged the government to revise its sugar export quota system, recommending that quotas be allocated only to mills willing to export directly from their own facilities. The association said the current mechanism is limiting exports and affecting mill profitability. At present, export quotas are distributed among mills based on their past production. However, AISTA noted that some mills located in remote areas or not interested in exports sell their quotas to other players.
Every year, National Handloom Day is an opportunity to reflect on the threads that weave together India’s rich cultural fabric. However, Taavi, an Indian brand known for its commitment to Indian heritage, celebrates it every day. On a mission to bring India’s rich textile traditions to the forefront—not just as cultural artefacts but as wearable, everyday fashion, Taavi offers more than 20 traditional artforms across 3,000+ styles.
With India’s space sector booming with private players, Agnikul Cosmos is trying to set itself apart with an ambitious growth target. By 2028, the Chennai-based space tech startup aims to launch 50 rockets per year. And, it has some mettle to its ambitions. Last year, the IIT Madras-incubated startup successfully carried out the sub-orbital test flight of the world’s first 3D-printed rocket engine, Agnilet.
