World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependenceIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas inc...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica SummitIndia is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Government may soon launch scheme to develop critical minerals processing value chain: Recycling bodyThe initiative prioritizes recycling for 27 critical minerals, encouraging extraction and processing beyond just 'black mass'. The Material...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
NITI Aayog proposes pharma chapter for future FTAs, urges India to move up value chainNiti Aayog proposes a blueprint for free trade agreements to boost regulatory predictability in India's pharmaceutical sector. The think ta...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
India's pharma supply chain remains 65 per cent dependent on China for critical inputs: NITI AayogIndia's pharmaceutical sector, despite being the "pharmacy of the world," faces significant reliance on China for raw materials, with nearl...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser cross Strait of HormuzAt the onset of the Iran war, eight urea, four diammonium phosphate (DAP), one ammonia and three sulphur vessels bound for India were stran...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
India's clean energy transition needs cleaner industrial supply chainsIndia's clean energy ambitions depend not just on renewable capacity but also on decarbonising industries. Cleaner supply chains, green man...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Rajnath Singh performs Bhoomi Pujan for 10,000-ton aluminium extrusion press, stresses defence self-relianceDefence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated a new Aluminium Extrusion Press project in Nagpur. This facility will boost India's defence manufa...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Karo Sambhav raises Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter to expand critical mineral recovery from e-wasteKaro Sambhav, a circular economy startup, secured Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter. This funding will boost their infrastructure for recovering ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Texas Rice University students raise $1.85 million to build drone network for life-saving medical deliveries. Here's how it worksSeven Rice University engineering students have launched Haast Autonomous, a startup poised to revolutionize medical logistics. Securing $1...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Novyte, Chemvera partner to create pathway for AI-driven material discoveryThis collaboration leverages Novyte's AI engine for materials discovery and Chemvera's manufacturing expertise, creating an end-to-end Indi...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Realtors eye margin relief as US-Iran peace deal raises hopes of lower fuel costsA potential peace deal between the US and Iran offers hope for India's real estate and construction sectors. Developers are watching oil pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materialsAmerica is investing heavily in its chip industry. The US government has given a massive $500 million to SandboxAQ. This company will devel...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
China's rare-earth export value jumps 44.9% in Jan-May despite modest rise in volumesChina's rare-earth exports saw a modest 2.2% volume increase in early 2026, but export value surged by 44.9% to $243.63 million. This signi...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST