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KSWIFT speeds up investment process, gets big response from investors

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (UNI) As a one-stop destination for securing all approvals to start, operate and expand businesses, the KSWIFT online portal https://kswift.kerala.gov.in/index/set up by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) has received an overwhelming response from investors, besides ramping up the state as a top performer in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the country.
KSWIFT serves all types of businesses, from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to large-scale industries, as a comprehensive portal for obtaining in real time all clearances and certificates from multiple departments for starting or expanding their operations.
Apart from MSMEs and large-scale industries, the single-window facility also comes in handy for professionals, traders, startups and new ventures.
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