Beyond assembly: Why India may need to move from scale to finesse in manufacturingIndia’s manufacturing opportunity is shifting from scale and assembly to deeper capabilities, engineering and innovation.
18 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Karnataka's Tumakuru industrial hub to attract Rs 7,000 crore investment, create 88,000 jobs: MB PatilKarnataka plans to develop Tumakuru into a major industrial manufacturing hub. This proposed node is expected to attract significant invest...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Blue Dart sets sights on bigger e-commerce slice with cross-border delivery pushBlue Dart Express plans a new international cross-border ecommerce delivery product. This initiative aims to capture a larger share of Indi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
PM Modi's Independence Day address: BJP hails 'Viksit Bharat' roadmap, Amit Shah outlines 'Saptadhara'The BJP praised PM Modi’s Independence Day address as a comprehensive roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, focusing on self-reliance, youth em...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
HAL partners with Adani Defence, BEML to make Prachand Combat Helicopter fuselagesHindustan Aeronautics Limited has partnered with Adani Defence and BEML. These agreements will boost indigenous helicopter production capab...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
MSME rules next month, focus on global value chainsThe MSME ministry is set to announce new regulations for small businesses next month. These amendments focus on improving invoice financing...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
India sixth-largest economy at $3.92 trillion nominal GDP in FY26: GovernmentIndia's economy reached sixth globally with a $3.92 trillion GDP in 2025-26. Government strategies focus on agricultural productivity and m...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
ET Business Growth Summit Noida highlights industrial resilience, jobs and skilling as key growth prioritiesThe ET Business Growth Summit in Noida witnessed strong industry participation, underscoring the growth potential of the region’s industria...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
India may rationalise most customs tariffs by Budget 2027-28, Nirmala Sitharaman saysIndia's finance minister announced plans to streamline customs tariffs, aiming for a significant overhaul by the fiscal year 2027-28. This ...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Odisha CM Majhi unveils food processing push at Delhi investor outreachMajhi said the state views food processing not merely as an industrial activity but as an avenue for wider economic transformation.
08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Parliament Watch: MSME Bill clears Lok Sabha, eyes faster payment recoveryThe Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, aiming to resolve payment delays. This new law mandates public sector uni...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
India amends FDI rules to boost e-commerce for small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen: Union Minister Piyush GoyalIndia has amended foreign direct investment regulations to boost e-commerce trade. These changes will help small businesses, artisans, farm...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
India's latest trade deals to open new global markets for Arunachal farmers, manufacturers: Piyush GoyalNew trade deals offer Arunachal Pradesh farmers and manufacturers global market access. Nine agreements spanning thirty-eight countries cre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes MSME payment delay bill amid opposition protestsThe Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, without debate. This legislation aims to improve payment mechanisms for s...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Noida’s next industrial expansion needs land, faster approvals, and better logisticsNoida has the potential to serve the entire state if logistics infrastructure is properly integrated, say stakeholders.
05 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST