L&T plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in India to challenge China’s dominanceLarsen & Toubro is planning to bid for India’s incentives to manufacture rare-earth magnets domestically, people familiar with the matter s...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Most UPI transactions to stay free: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most low-value payments also staying free. A...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Bhagwati Products may delay IPO by up to 3 quartersBhagwati Products may delay its initial public offering by several quarters. Volatility in memory chip prices hinders production forecasts ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Piyush Goyal pushes for onboarding more state agencies to GeMPiyush Goyal, the Commerce Minister, has advocated for broadening India’s public procurement platform, GeM. He stressed the need to bring m...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Govt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022India's youth unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in 2025 from 10.9 percent in 2022. The worker population ratio for young people increas...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
10 Years of GeM: The platform that transformed public procurement in IndiaThe Government e Marketplace (GeM), has revolutionized public procurement in India by providing standardized digital tools that boost confi...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Karnataka-backed SFAL’s deeptech portfolio crosses Rs 1,000-crore valuationThe accelerator, which began by supporting fabless chip design startups, is now seeking to enable a wider semiconductor value chain coverin...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tamil Nadu could incentivise couples for more children over falling fertility rate: Health Minister ArunrajTamil Nadu's Health Minister indicated potential incentives for couples to have more children. This move addresses the state's declining To...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Government explores incentives for polysilicon manufacturing to boost solar energy productionThe government is exploring a new incentive scheme for polysilicon manufacturing. This initiative aims to bolster domestic production capab...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
GeM crosses Rs 20 lakh crore procurement milestoneIndia's GeM portal has facilitated over twenty lakh crore rupees in procurement. This platform has seen millions of sellers and enterprises...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
India to launch PLI scheme for polysilicon manufacturing to cut import dependence on ChinaIndia plans a new incentive scheme for domestic polysilicon production. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported solar materials. The ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Electric scooter startup River Mobility raises $120 million to deepen premium playThe fresh capital will be used to expand River Mobility’s manufacturing capacity, set up a new greenfield factory and launch new products, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consum...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Govt weighs PLI 2.0 with sharper focus on high-performing sectorsIndia is planning a second phase for its production-linked incentive programme. This new phase will support high-performing sectors and red...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Auto PLI disbursals to reach Rs 4,000 crore in FY27The government is set to release ₹4,000 crore this fiscal year under the Auto-PLI scheme, designed to stimulate production and investment a...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Delhi EV registrations hit 2026 high in July after new policyElectric vehicle registrations in Delhi reached a new high of 10,719 units in July. This surge followed the notification of the Delhi gover...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Australia hikes levy for tech giants that fail to strike local news dealsAustralia's government has raised a planned levy on tech giants. This charge will apply if they fail to reach news deals. The levy now stan...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST