India's electronics exports surge 11-fold to Rs 4.24 lakh crore, women's workforce nears 30%India's electronics export industry has experienced a remarkable increase, soaring over elevenfold to reach Rs 4.24 lakh crore by FY2025-26...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategyIndependence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against im...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
India’s July trade deficit widens to $31.98 bn from $30.43 bn in JuneIndia’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July from $30.43 billion in June, exceeding economists’ estimate of $30.20 b...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
ISM 2.0 will offer 30% capital subsidy, five-year PLI for chip ecosystemThe PLI will be set at 10% of the domestic bill of materials (BoM) value in the first year, staggered to 8%, 6%, 4% and 2% over the next fo...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Parliament roundup: Trade pact talks, supply chains, jobs and agriculture in focusTextiles and apparel exports are projected to reach 3.3 lakh crore by FY26. Tobacco product exports saw significant growth in quantity and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Offline vs Online: Appliance brands change models to ease discount warManufacturers are now selling distinct product versions online and in physical stores. This strategy aims to reduce conflicts arising from ...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Air India SATS signs pact with Concor arm to streamline cargo transportationAir India SATS Airport Services and Concor Air Limited have signed an initial pact. This collaboration aims to expedite cargo movement from...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
L&T plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in India to challenge China’s dominanceLarsen & Toubro is planning to bid for India’s incentives to manufacture rare-earth magnets domestically, people familiar with the matter s...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Batten down, ride out shipping stormShips are increasingly steering clear of the Suez Canal, resulting in port congestion and longer shipping times than usual. Driven by elect...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Optimized builds satellites to focus on Earth, space trafficThe group has started building satellites after working for more than two decades on space payloads, testing infrastructure, electronic ass...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
India’s metal exports ride global electrification waveIndia's exports of key metal intermediates are experiencing a significant surge. Aluminium alloy exports climbed twenty-four percent, reach...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
More exporters leveraging benefits of free trade pacts: GovtIn 2025-26, India's ten largest import partner countries were China, UAE, Russia, US, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
FTAs must drive manufacturing, GVC integration and high-tech investmentA new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive glob...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Govt weighs PLI 2.0 with sharper focus on high-performing sectorsIndia is planning a second phase for its production-linked incentive programme. This new phase will support high-performing sectors and red...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST