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BREAKINGProtocol Minister Jaykumar Rawal urges Czech firms to invest in Maharashtra
Protocol Minister Jaykumar Rawal asked Czech firms to go beyond selling in India and set up factories in Maharashtra, a state that contributes about 40% of the country's GDP.
Maharashtra to set up a Women Start-up Hub in pact with Udaiti Foundation
The state will set up a special Women Start-up Hub to give women-led start-ups funding, a ready market and business guidance. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said it will give women entrepreneurs a strong ecosystem to compete globally.

Company Shut, Salary Stuck, But Pradeep Katkar Built a Successful Laundry Business in Thane
After a Thane company shut down and his salary was stuck, Pradeep Katkar set up M Spark Power Laundry. It now gives work to four or five young people in the area.

Satara Youth Makes His Mark in Mumbai: Manish Kadam’s MK Dry Fruits at Crawford Market
Manish Kadam from Satara has built the MK Dry Fruits brand at Mumbai’s Crawford Market over 10 years. He has also given work to three or four young men from his village.


