Make in India

Webley & Scott's made-in-India" revolvers launched; price, booking, delivery details

The renowned British firearm company Webley & Scott has finally launched its first Made in India revolver, bringing gun license holders a new model to explore.

Feb 16, 2021

Local production, 10 million jobs, $1 billion investment; how Amazon commits to "Make in India"

Amazon has pledged to invest $1 billion to digitize small and medium businesses, locally manufacture Fire TV Sticks and create 1 million jobs by 2025.

Feb 16, 2021

Samsung ditches China, chooses India for mobile display factory; set to invest Rs 4,825cr

Samsung is committing an investment of Rs 4,825 crore to its NCR production unit, which is expected to create 510 direct jobs in addition to indirect employment opportunities in the state.

Dec 12, 2020

India-UAE relations flourish under Make in India; Caracal's carbines deal explained

For more than 3 years, the Indian Army looking to procure a new close quarter battle (CQB) carbines.

Sep 21, 2020

Unable to find alternatives to China-made items, Class 12 boy makes his rear brake lights for bicycle

In Meerut, a boy studying in grade 12 made a cost-effective rear brake light for his bicycle. The reason? He couldn't find Indian alternatives to made in China products in the market.

Aug 9, 2020

Govt makes 'country of origin' must for GeM platform to promote Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Government e-Marketplace (GeM), a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has made it mandatory for sellers to enter the Country of Origin while registering all new products on GeM.

Jun 23, 2020

Indian mobile company Lava lured by govt's new schemes exits China

Lava is planning to invest Rs 800 crore in India over the next 5 years. The move was inspired by the government's new schemes to incentivize local manufacturing in India.

May 16, 2020

After years of delay, Indian army set to place order for 118 Arjun Mark 1-As

The Arjun MBT project has witnessed major delays with the entire plan started way back in the mid-1970s but the tanks were inducted by the Army only in 2004.

Mar 16, 2020

India, US officially sign $2.6 bn deal for Seahawk helicopter, Navy calls it 'force multiplier'

India will be paying $ 3 billion for these two choppers for its Navy and Army.

Feb 27, 2020

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: The Vital Cog in the Wheel of Digital Transformation

The Government of India is driving India's growth story with transformative initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission, Make in India and Digital India. By harnessing Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics, the government is redefining the way it engages with the citizens. Disruption fuelled by future technologies lights a new path for governments to address rapid urbanisation challenges. Hitachi is paving the way for new technologies that allow India to achieve scale and business process efficiencies like never before.

Feb 19, 2020

Make in India: Govt may halve domestic crude cess to push oil, gas exploration

Cess on domestic crude is currently levied at the rate of 20 per cent of the value of oil. This may come to 10 per cent.

Dec 25, 2019

Apple supplier Salcomp to invest $279 million in new Indian plant

The widening of Apple's supplier base in India, the world's second-biggest smartphone market, is a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" drive.

Nov 26, 2019

'Make in India' hub Noida to churn over 30 crore mobile phones in 5 years

Approximately 80 mobile manufacturing factories are currently operating in this region, with an estimated total employment of 50,000 people.

Nov 17, 2019

Why India is seeking higher indigenisation of components in Russian Ka-226 choppers?

The two countries had signed a deal in 2018 at India Russia summit to jointly manufacture 200 Kamov-226T choppers

Nov 16, 2019

What is RCEP? Will it be bad for economy like demonetisation, GST as some think?

China-led, 16-member RCEP is an expansion of the 10-member Asean by taking in the Asian bloc's free trade partners; the RECP is expected to cover about 3.4 bn population and $49.5 trn GDP (PPP) marking 39.5% of the global economy.

Oct 26, 2019

India rises up 14 ranks to 63rd place in World Bank 'Doing Business' list

The report stated that starting a business in India has been made easier by abolishing filing fees for the Simplified Proforma for Incorporating a Company Electronically (SPICE), electronic memorandum of association, and articles of association.

Oct 24, 2019

Apple starts production of iPhone XR in India

According to reports, production of iPhone XR, which was launched last year but is still flying off the shelves, is up and running at Apple supplier Foxconn's facility in Sriperumbudur, Chennai.

Oct 22, 2019

South Korea makes last minute entry into Rs 45,000 crore submarine project, Sweden pulls out

The South Korean company will join the likes of the Naval Group (France), TKMS (Germany), Rosoboronexport (Russia) and Navantia (Spain) as the potential foreign partners for this multi-crore project.

Sep 26, 2019

Will Airbus' move to expand digital services centre in Bengaluru boost Make in India?

European aircraft maker plans to double the staff in its information management centre in Bengaluru to reduce outsourcing.

Sep 5, 2019

Can India top Vietnam in mobile phone exports to US as China trade war worsens?

NITI Aayog panel will firm up a strategy to lure Vietnam-bound mobile phone makers leaving China fearing US sanctions into setting up factories in India

Aug 20, 2019