Cabinet clears Rs 1.9 Lakh crore push for chip, mobile phone manufacturingThe Union Cabinet approved significant new schemes for semiconductor and mobile phone manufacturing. The India Semiconductor Mission's seco...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Contract manufacturer Naturis Cosmetics raises Rs 100 crore led by Sharrp VenturesNaturis Cosmetics said it will use the fresh capital to expand its footprint by setting up a manufacturing facility in Vapi, an experience ...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Corporate demand resilient amid new opportunities opened up by FTAs, says Ficci chiefIndian companies have seen firm demand despite inflationary pressures, and global crude oil moderation and improving economic conditions ha...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India identifies $51 billion in critical imports for domestic manufacturing pushIndia seeks to increase domestic production for $51 billion in imports. This initiative targets critical manufacturing inputs across variou...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Semicon 2.0 gives policy continuity, India already credible player in semiconductors: IESA chiefIndia's Semicon 2.0 programme offers policy continuity for the semiconductor sector. This new policy covers the entire semiconductor value ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
NPCIL-NTPC JV to invite bids for ₹28,000 crore Rajasthan nuclear projectIn a significant step towards bolstering India's nuclear infrastructure, Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd will shortly invite bids for a crucial...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
India can import capital, but not sovereignty; controlling silicon critical for future: ESSCI CEOIndia's shift towards semiconductor manufacturing represents a crucial strategy for asserting national autonomy. By fostering local chip pr...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Semicon 2.0 adopts complete semiconductor ecosystem approach for first time: HCL cofounder Ajai ChowdhryIndia's Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme. These initiatives adopt a complete ecosystem approach...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Semicon 2.0, PLI could create up to 20 lakh direct and indirect jobs: ICEAThe Union Cabinet's approval of the Semicon 2.0 programme and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) could generate up to 5 lakh dire...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
India-UK FTA: Kolkata flags off first jewellery export consignment to UK under CETAKolkata dispatched its first jewellery export to the United Kingdom under the India-UK CETA. This marks the city's entry into the first nat...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Cabinet approves India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; earmarks Rs 1.27 lakh crore for the projectThe Union Cabinet approved India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with significant funding. A Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme wa...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
ASHVINI set to invite bids for construction of Rs 28,000-cr Rajasthan nuclear power projectASHVINI will soon invite bids for a significant nuclear island EPC package. This package is for four 700 MW reactors at the Mahi Banswara R...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
India well placed to anchor Asia's value chains: FECCGEC East in Singapore focuses on advancing international economic cooperation through dialogue. The forum brings together leaders to discus...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Mining, construction equipment industry posts 3% rise in domestic sales; exports surge 31.5%The domestic mining and construction equipment sector saw sales exceed 140,000 units last fiscal year. Exports experienced a significant ju...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India's economy suffers from 'standstill' in ambition despite 6% growth, says Surjit BhallaEconomist Surjit Bhalla notes India's economic standstill despite six percent growth. He argues government protectionism discourages manufa...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
India climbs global manufacturing rankings amid China+1 shiftIndia's manufacturing growth has surpassed the global average, positioning it as an emerging leader. This rise is fueled by domestic demand...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.09 PM IST