India flags off first jewellery export consignment to the UK under landmark India–UK CETAThe inaugural shipment comprises $10 million worth of gold jewellery, diamond jewellery, silver jewellery and platinum jewellery, exported ...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Corporate demand resilient amid new opportunities opened up by FTAs, says Ficci chiefIndian companies have seen firm demand despite inflationary pressures, and global crude oil moderation and improving economic conditions ha...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India identifies $51 billion in critical imports for domestic manufacturing pushIndia seeks to increase domestic production for $51 billion in imports. This initiative targets critical manufacturing inputs across variou...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Semicon 2.0 gives policy continuity, India already credible player in semiconductors: IESA chiefIndia's Semicon 2.0 programme offers policy continuity for the semiconductor sector. This new policy covers the entire semiconductor value ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
India key EU partner for semiconductors due to skilled talent pool: European Commission VPThe European Union considers India a vital partner for semiconductor supply chain resilience. India's skilled talent pool makes it importan...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Cabinet approves new urea investment policy to set up 8-9 gas-based plantsIn a significant move, the Union Cabinet has sanctioned the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026, focused on promoting new gas-based ma...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
India can import capital, but not sovereignty; controlling silicon critical for future: ESSCI CEOIndia's shift towards semiconductor manufacturing represents a crucial strategy for asserting national autonomy. By fostering local chip pr...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Govt invites bids to set up 10 GWh grid-scale advanced chemistry cell manufacturingIn a bold move, the Ministry of Heavy Industries is inviting bids for extensive Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing facilities, with enti...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Amara Raja to phase lithium-ion cell rollout with focus on standard battery cellsAmara Raja Energy & Mobility is entering lithium-ion cell manufacturing with a measured approach. The company will initially produce standa...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
India-UK FTA: Kolkata flags off first jewellery export consignment to UK under CETAKolkata dispatched its first jewellery export to the United Kingdom under the India-UK CETA. This marks the city's entry into the first nat...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
NSE, Augmont partner to expand Electronic Gold Receipts ecosystemNSE has partnered with Augmont Enterprises to expand the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) ecosystem, aiming to unlock India's vast household ...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
India to ban imports of goods made using forced labour; DGFT notifies new trade rulesIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade will conduct...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Recycling body MRAI urges govt to remove 2.5% duty on aluminium scrapThe recycling industry is urging the government to abolish a duty on aluminium scrap. This removal will lower input costs for domestic manu...
12 Jul, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Government waives basic customs duty on key inputs for electronics manufacturingThe government has waived customs duty on key electronic components. This move aims to boost domestic manufacturing of smartphones and lapt...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
India's auto component sector grows 12.7% in FY26, but imports outpace exports: ACMAIndia's auto component industry saw strong growth in FY26, driven by OEM supplies and aftermarket expansion. Exports increased by five perc...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST