Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing schemeThe Indian government has approved a Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme with a total budget of Rs 10,000 crore. This scheme aims to ...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Cabinet hikes Dearness Allowance by 3% with Rs 10,000 crore allocation; check key announcementsDA hike: The Union Cabinet has approved several development schemes totaling Rs 29,267 crores for various initiatives. Among these is a Rs ...
28 Oct, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
'Copying China's manufacturing model may not pay off': Ashwini Vaishnaw hits back with ‘Cope harder’ remark, cites Rs 3 lakh crore PLI returnsUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has hit back at criticism of India's mobile phone manufacturing strategy with a blunt “Cope harder” remark....
28 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw says mobile PLI scheme generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct taxes, employs 12 lakh peopleIndia's mobile phone production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme has generated Rs 25,000 crore in direct tax collections against Rs 19,000 cro...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Textile PLI scheme likely to be extended by four years with easier norms for MSMEsThe government plans to extend the PLI scheme for textiles for four years with easier criteria. This initiative aims to increase participat...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
No intention to increase ethanol blending in fuel beyond 20%: Union minister Hardeep PuriPetroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Centre has no immediate plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the c...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Centre working on integrated tax framework for textile sector to ease duty burden on raw materials and machineryAn integrated tax framework for India's textile sector is being developed to improve competitiveness in global markets. This framework will...
27 Oct, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Exporters get six more months of risk cover amid West Asia turmoilThe Centre has extended the RELIEF initiative to March 31, 2027, to assist exporters. This scheme provides risk coverage to exporters facin...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Zero maida: Britannia ordered to stop misleading ads saying its bread is '100% whole wheat' because atta made up only around 62% of the finished productCCPA has ordered Britannia Industries to withdraw advertisements claiming its bread is “100% Whole Wheat Bread”, finding the claim misleadi...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Railways plans container transport overhaul to attract more export cargoIndian Railways is implementing changes in container transport to enhance export traffic and streamline operations. The initiative includes...
25 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Govt to bankroll half the cost of deepwater wells, but wants its money back from winnersThe Indian government is initiating the Samudra Manthan scheme to encourage deepwater exploration for hydrocarbons. This scheme will provid...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Govt to issue consultation paper on AI law in coming weeks: VaishnawThe minister said that global giants, who are among the top three or four AI ecosystems in the world, need to work jointly on fundamental p...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Govt sets rules for Rs 84,084-cr offshore oil hunt, will share deepwater drilling riskThe Indian government will implement the Samudra Manthan scheme to encourage deepwater oil and gas exploration. Funding will cover part of ...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Samsung to boost India phone exports under new incentive schemeThe South Korean electronics giant is considering expanding India production, including making fresh investments, to boost exports from her...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Nestle India submits response to FSSAI over Lactogen Pro 1 digestion claimNestle India has submitted a response to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regarding its product Lactogen Pro 1. The regulat...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
FSSAI issues notice to Nestle India over Lactogen Pro 1 digestion claimFSSAI has issued a notice to Nestle India regarding a claim that its product, Lactogen Pro 1 Powder contains easily digestible whey protein...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
China curbs spur push for local manufacturingIndia's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new r...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST