In a significant policy expansion, the Government of India has announced that sole proprietors are now eligible for funding under the Stand-Up India Scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled...

In a targeted move to revive and strengthen India’s traditional weaving sector, the Ministry of Textiles has launched a new support initiative for handloom sole proprietors, recognizing their vital role in preserving indigenous craft and sustaining rural livelihoods....

In a fresh wave of tax enforcement actions, the Income Tax Department of India has issued notices to high-income sole proprietors suspected of underreporting income and evading tax obligations. The move comes as part of a broader compliance drive aimed at identifying...

In a decisive step toward strengthening the rights and operational security of small-scale entrepreneurs, the Government of India has announced a series of legal reforms aimed at protecting sole business owners. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and...

In a move aimed at easing communication access for small business owners, the Government of India has announced relaxation in licensing norms for sole proprietors using bulk SMS services. This reform, led by the Ministry of Communications and the Telecom Regulatory...

 a promising development for individual entrepreneurs, the Government of India is considering a policy change that would allow sole traders to access government-supported incubation centres across the country. The proposal, currently under review by the Ministry...

In a significant policy update, the Government of India has officially included sole proprietors as a recognized category under the Startup India initiative, expanding the reach of the flagship program to a broader base of individual entrepreneurs. The Department for...

In a move to strengthen digital trust and enhance ease of doing business, the Government of India has announced a Digital Signature Subsidy Scheme for micro and small enterprises, with a special focus on sole proprietors and startup owners. The scheme, introduced by...

In a move set to transform last-mile delivery for micro-enterprises, India Post has announced a dedicated logistics service for sole proprietors and small businesses across the country. This initiative, launched in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and...

The Government of India has unveiled a series of new schemes aimed at empowering women sole proprietors, marking a significant policy effort to strengthen female-led enterprises in the micro and small business sectors. These initiatives, introduced jointly by the...