Solar tariffs will hurt America’s allies, not ChinaProposed US tariffs on polysilicon will harm domestic and allied solar industries. China dominates low-cost solar polysilicon production du...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Trump rolls out trade measures to counter China on solar and chips, slaps 15% tariff on polysiliconThe White House has established price floors and a fifteen percent tariff on polysilicon products. This action aims to bolster domestic chi...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
China tightens business visas for Indians, disrupting manufacturing operationsIndian executives report significant difficulties obtaining Chinese business visas recently. Visa application approvals have dropped sharpl...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Lok Sabha clears tax bill to boost electronics manufacturing, ease investment rulesThe Lok Sabha approved a bill promoting domestic electronics manufacturing and foreign investment. Foreign firms producing electronics loca...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
India must manufacture clean-tech, not just consume it: Steel Minister KumaraswamyIndia's energy security now depends on manufacturing and resilient technology supply chains. The nation aims to become a global hub for cle...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter ChinaThe Trump administration plans to announce new tariffs and price floors soon. These measures will target polysilicon, a key material for so...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Karnataka plans new procurement framework to ease startup tech adoptionThe initiative, to be rolled out under Government First, is awaiting Cabinet approval. It will establish an expert committee comprising mem...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
US weighs polysilicon price floor, tariffs to counter China in solar and chipsThe Trump administration plans price floors and tariffs on polysilicon imports. This move aims to protect domestic factories and compete wi...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Govt tables tax amendment Bill with FII relief, electronics manufacturing pushThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was tabled, proposing significant changes to tax laws. Banks and payment providers will...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Trade deals open new markets for Indian medical device makers, but import risks remain: AiMeDThe EU offers the biggest long-term opportunity for Indian medical device makers, while the UK has more immediate strategic value, says AiM...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Reconfigured tax laws to help activate investments, boost manufacturing & foreign capitalThe government is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturi...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Government eyes co-investment with venture capitalists to make larger funds available under ISM 2.0India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 will offer more funds by co-investing with venture capitalists. This initiative aims to attract diverse com...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
New Tax Bill sweetens deal for electronics makers, global investorsThe Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes extending electronics tax incentives until 2041, easing rules for foreign investo...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Next ECMS tranche may greenlight rare earth magnet plantsRare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), made using elements like neodymium and dysprosium, are essential for modern electronics manufacturing...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
GST collections stay on track, rise 15% in JulyIndia's July GST collections surpassed ₹2.11 lakh crore, showing a 15.4% year-on-year increase. Import GST surged significantly, contributi...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India's installed solar capacity rises 57-fold since 2014 to 162.15 GW, Government tells ParliamentIndia's solar power capacity has expanded significantly to 162.15 GW by June 2026. This growth places India as the world's third-largest na...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST