India lacks adequate scrap supply, only 25% steel demand can be met through scrap-based production: Former Steel SecyIndia's steel sector grapples with limited scrap for green production. Only 25 percent of steel demand is met by scrap-based manufacturing....
Quality consciousness key to global competitiveness, says consumer affairs secretaryConsumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged Indian manufacturers to make quality standards central to operations to strengthen global comp...
MSME manufacturing sector expands in Jan-March period but growth moderates amid West Asia crisis: PHDCCI surveyIndia's MSME manufacturing sector continued to grow in early 2026. However, expansion slowed due to global issues, especially the West Asia...
MSME activity expands but loses steam as global headwinds bite: PHDCCI surveyIndia's manufacturing MSME sector continues to expand. However, growth momentum is slowing. New orders and production are increasing at a s...
Tap untapped potential of spices sector: Chirag Paswan at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry conclaveIndia's spices sector holds vast untapped potential. Minister Chirag Paswan urged a shift to value-driven growth, emphasizing innovation an...
West Asia conflict hits tourism, aviation: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry flags 15-20%The ongoing conflict in West Asia is casting a long shadow over India's tourism and aviation sectors. Tourist arrivals have plummeted, prom...
West Asia conflict disrupts aviation, leads to 15–20% dip in inbound tourist traffic; Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for industry: PHDCCI reportIndia's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector is currently reeling from the impact of conflicts in West Asia. With inbound tourist arrival...
Indian restaurants' 'slowdown' is ringing up a ₹79,000 cr bill as Iran war chokes LPG supplyThe Indian dining scene is looking at a staggering monthly loss of ₹79,000 crore as a result of a commercial LPG shortage. This hiccup is f...
A ₹18,000 crore blow seen for India's aviation story as West Asia conflict clips wingsIndia's aviation and tourism sectors are currently navigating turbulent skies due to the unrest in West Asia. Airlines are challenged with ...
MSMEs seek force majeure relief amid Gulf war disruptionsSmall businesses supplying the government are seeking relief from contract penalties. They want the Centre to invoke force majeure due to g...
India's crude oil reserves can cover only 20-40 days, not several months: Petroleum Regulatory Board SecretaryIndia's liquid fuel reserves can last only 20 to 40 days. The government is closely monitoring the West Asia crisis and has put measures in...
PHDCCI urges RBI to boost MSME credit, fix LoC rulesThe PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approached the Reserve Bank of India. They are seeking increased credit for small businesses. ...
Budget 2026: PHDCCI presents proposals for the MSME sectorPHDCCI has presented proposals to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman. The industry body seeks lower borrowing costs and an interest equalis...
PHDCCI Policy Forum embodies commitment to championing industry's voice: President Sanjeev AgrawalIn an interview to ET, PHDCCI president Sanjeev Agrawal discussed the goals of the initiative, potential challenges, and its potential to ‘...
Gradual receding of COVID cases has created scope for economic recovery: PHDCCIOn the back of declining new coronavirus cases, gradual unlocking in various parts of the country, and calibrated economic reforms announce...
Power2SME inks MoU with PHDCCI to empower MSMEsThe initiative is aimed at strengthening SMEs by providing them with the right opportunity, guidance and support from Power2SME and PHDCCI.
- PHDCCI call for simpler norms
NEW DELHI: The PHDCCI has demanded simplification in the procedures with regard to input-output norms for advanced licence, changes in proc...