23 October 2028: Forget iPhone Duo, Ashwini Vaishnaw says India will have its own Apple and Samsung moment soonAshwini Vaishnaw says India will have its own Indian-designed, manufactured and branded smartphones by October 23, 2028. Here's what the IT...
24 Oct, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Diet Coke, beer makers get 6-month breather as govt extends aluminium can certification deadlineThe government has extended the deadline for quality certification of aluminium beverage cans to April 2027. The extension provides manufac...
24 Oct, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
India's chip path is clearly laid out: Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines road map to a bigger, better semiconductor ecosystemVaishnaw said India’s semiconductor ambitions rest on a clear sequence: establish a foothold in high-volume chip manufacturing, develop dom...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
India became third-largest exporter of arms to Europe: Defence Secretary RK SinghDefence Secretary said, our exports have reached an all-time high of 38,424 crores, which is about 3.6 billion euros, and I was reading a B...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
US business activity cools in October; strong demand fueling price pressuresUS business activity experienced a slight slowdown in October, though strong demand allowed price increases. The S&P Global Composite PMI O...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Dr Reddy's rolls out new generic Ozempic brands amid Obeda supply disruptionDr Reddy’s Laboratories has expanded its generic semaglutide portfolio with Obeda Pro and Obeda Plus after supplies of its original Obeda i...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Vikram Solar to roll out first cells from 9 GW Tamil Nadu facility in December 2026Vikram Solar’s 9 GW N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, is on track to begin production in Decembe...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
FCC grants Intel waiver for foreign-made robotic devicesThe FCC said it would grant a one-year waiver of its rules in order to prevent "potential disruptions in the availability of domestic semic...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Italy's Pirelli and India's Balkrishna Industries float JV to make tyresPirelli has partnered with Balkrishna Industries to manufacture up to 8 lakh tyres annually in Gujarat. This production is expected to comm...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
India presents a compelling investment proposition for German firms, FICCI saysIndian industry is poised for growth as German companies are encouraged to invest in manufacturing capacities. The upcoming India-European ...
21 Oct, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Wipro GE HealthCare considering fifth India plant, plans to double exportsWipro GE HealthCare is evaluating options for a new manufacturing facility in India to enhance operations. The company operates four plants...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Apple commits up to $100 million for US titanium in domestic manufacturing pushApple has set a milestone, pledging to invest up to $100 million in titanium over the next three years as part of its American Manufacturin...
20 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Drill, baby, drill: China turns the screws, India looks for own toolsChina’s new export controls on tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have highlighted India’s reliance on overseas suppliers for specialised infras...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revivalJapan will invest up to $21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries, whi...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
China curbs spur push for local manufacturingIndia's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new r...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
India and Czech Republic Strengthen Defence Manufacturing CooperationIndia and the Czech Republic are expanding defence industrial ties. In a key industry-level deal, VTDS has partnered with DEUS Automation, ...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
NITI Aayog explores policies to boost India's medical and dental device manufacturing industryNITI Aayog is exploring policy measures to improve the manufacturing capabilities of medical and dental devices in India. The meeting inclu...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.34 AM IST