Curbs on compressor imports could hit supply of ACs & refrigerators, warn companiesThe concern follows a May 8 order by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which links compressor imports in...
16 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Why You Should Never Push Your Fridge Fully Against the WallYour refrigerator needs space to breathe. Pushing it against the wall traps heat, making it work harder. This leads to higher electricity b...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Supply woes spur call for easing quality curbs on critical importsIndian industries are seeking relaxed quality control rules. This move aims to secure vital components from alternative sources like China....
24 Mar, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Electronics Inc’s joint venture wait at China gate gets longer: Tech tie-ups face delays pending approvalIndian electronics firms face delays in collaborations with Chinese companies. Policy inconsistencies from Beijing, especially on technolog...
26 Nov, 2025, 07.53 AM IST
Best-selling refrigerators under 25000 for your kitchen upgrades (2024)Explore the best-selling refrigerators under 25000, offering efficient cooling and versatile storage solutions. From compact designs to spa...
26 Apr, 2024, 10.23 PM IST
Govt relaxes certain quality control order norms for AC industryAccording to a government notification, Hermetic Compressors of more than 7000 W (2 TR) capacity have been removed from the order for one y...
03 Jan, 2024, 03.50 PM IST
Restrictions, PLI, mandatory quality norms help cut import of certain non-essential goodsVarious steps such as inbound shipments of certain goods, production-linked incentive scheme and mandatory quality norms have helped in red...
05 Nov, 2023, 01.10 PM IST
Russian gas flows to Europe fall, hindering bid to refill storesFaltering flows come as the leaders of Germany, Italy and France visit Ukraine, which is pressing for swifter weapons deliveries to battle ...
16 Jun, 2022, 07.38 PM IST
Johnson Controls-Hitachi looks 20 pc growth in FY22; to reduce dependence on imports by halfThe company, a 60:40 JV between US-based Johnson Controls and Japanese company Hitachi, is also expanding its sales network and now has a r...
04 Apr, 2021, 01.48 PM IST
Budget 2021: Curing and vaccinating India’s international tradeIn this budget the government has tried to deploy its fiscal policy to aid some of the PLIs. It has done so by increasing the import duty r...
03 Feb, 2021, 10.16 AM IST
Centre's initiatives open up new business opportunities for local electronic brandsPanasonic India has started manufacturing for Lloyd, Motorola and MarQ brands for appliances like refrigerators and washing machines in its...
17 Dec, 2020, 07.24 AM IST
Government may license import of ACs, TVs to check shipmentsUnlike duty hikes, which are across board, licensing can allow for import from select countries.
30 Jun, 2020, 03.01 PM IST
Coronavirus Impact: A long shutdown in China will leave a mark on key sectorsIndia has imported goods from China worth $52 billion between April and December 2019.
20 Feb, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
Covid-19 impact: Prices of durables, phones set to rise by February endPrices of TVs, ACs and some phones are set to go up as manufacturers grapple with component shortages.
19 Feb, 2020, 09.22 AM IST
Delay in Chinese supplies to see 30% drop in productionMost Chinese factories had set Monday as their reopening day after an extended Chinese New Year holiday due to the deadly coronavirus outbr...
11 Feb, 2020, 09.53 AM IST
- Triveni renews licensing pact with Lufkin for gear biz
Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd on Monday said it has signed an agreement with US-based Lufkin Industries Inc to extend its licensing ...
17 Jan, 2011, 04.07 PM IST
- Dabhol cuts electricity generation following fuel crisis
The beleaguered Dabhol power plant has been forced to cut down electricity generation after a technical snag at Petronet LNG's Dahej termin...
06 Aug, 2008, 06.14 PM IST