No More Zeroes: Govt plans to extend ZED certification scheme to services sector MSMEsIn a significant move, the Indian government is widening its Zero Defect Zero Effect certification initiative to include service enterprise...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Pharma industry steps up API investments to cut import dependence, move up value chainIndia's pharmaceutical sector is shifting towards high-value medicines and reducing reliance on imports through local manufacturing. Invest...
07 Nov, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
India may lower shipbuilding subsidy localisation threshold to 20% to attract foreign investorsThe government is considering lowering the minimum domestic-content threshold for shipbuilding incentives from 30% to 20%, with a full subs...
07 Nov, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Govt working on telecom PLI with focus on higher local value additionThe Ministry of Communications is preparing to propose a second edition of the telecom production-linked incentive scheme. This new scheme ...
06 Nov, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Can the government remove LTCG on mutual funds in Budget 2027? Here’s what experts saySEBI has repotedly proposed tax relief for domestic mutual fund investors ahead of Budget 2027. The proposal aims to exempt investors from ...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
West Bengal's new investment policy wins industry praise for jobs, innovation and ease of doing businessMehul Mohanka, Chairman, CII Eastern Region said, "The policy is a progressive and forward-looking framework that reinforces the State’s co...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Coal gasification projects may save India Rs 1.5 lakh crore in forex over 5-7 years: Coal Ministry SecretaryCoal gasification projects are expected to provide significant foreign exchange savings for India by substituting imports. The Coal Ministr...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
India announces $1.5-billion scheme to add 92 GWh energy storage capacityIndia has launched a $1.5-billion initiative to boost its energy storage capacity significantly over the next few years. This scheme aims t...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Battery component makers may get up to 50% capital subsidyThe ministry of heavy industries is evaluating various subsidy models to enhance domestic battery component manufacturing capacity. Propose...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Wockhardt seeks 14-year data shield for India-made drugsMumbai-based Wockhardt has struck success in its innovative research on a range of antibiotic drugs, bridging a global pipeline gap for dif...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Gold smuggling jumps to 50 tonnes as 15% import duty widens gap for unofficial supplyGold smuggling in India is estimated to have surged to 50 tonnes in the September quarter from three tonnes a year earlier after import dut...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Fiscal deficit likely to exceed FY27 target by up to Rs 1.2 lakh croreIndia's fiscal deficit for the year 2026-27 is projected to exceed the budgeted target by a significant amount. The anticipated deficit may...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
India's solar manufacturing industry can generate 32 lakh jobs, attract $89 billion investment by 2047: ISMATitled Vision 2047: Solar Manufacturing from Polysilicon to Power Plant, the report presents a pathway for India to move beyond module asse...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Uncertainty is certain: India is resilient and will emerge strongerDespite global uncertainty, India remains well placed to weather economic and market disruptions, supported by resilient growth, deeper dom...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Karnataka invites Japanese firms to scale manufacturing, tech alliancesKarnataka seeks collaboration with Japanese companies for manufacturing and innovation in various high-tech sectors. The state presents ded...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
'Copying China's manufacturing model may not pay off': Ashwini Vaishnaw hits back with ‘Cope harder’ remark, cites Rs 3 lakh crore PLI returnsUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has hit back at criticism of India's mobile phone manufacturing strategy with a blunt “Cope harder” remark....
28 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Textile PLI scheme likely to be extended by four years with easier norms for MSMEsThe government plans to extend the PLI scheme for textiles for four years with easier criteria. This initiative aims to increase participat...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST