Make in India

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

Is India in the midst of an economic slowdown? Can it get worse?

Rapidly falling auto sales through successive months provide the most telling indication of the economy's slide as most sectors shed growth momentum; government mulls stimulus package for growth

Aug 14, 2019

Here's why Make in India's defence promises remain unfulfilled

The defence sector under the government initiative has been criticised for purchasing weaponry without transfer of technology.

Jul 26, 2019

IAF to buy 114 fighter jets worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore under 'Make in India'

The IAF will also see a replacement of its ageing AN-32 fleet, which recently witnessed two major accidents, with tactical C-295 aircraft being built under the Tata-Airbus joint venture.

Jul 8, 2019

Vivo Z1 Pro launches with 5,000mAh battery, 32MP selfie camera at Rs 14,990

Vivo has launched all-new Z-series in India and the Z1 Pro is targeting the sub-Rs 20,000 price segment with its compelling features.

Jul 3, 2019

'Make in India' air-to-air missiles: Bengaluru-based manufacturer celebrates milestone

ASRAAM and MICA are air-to-air missiles that meet the most demanding operational requirements and have been selected by the Indian Air Force.

Jun 26, 2019

From US-India trade to defence: Top agendas for talks during Mike Pompeo's state visit

The talks initiated by Pompeo will also serve as a framework for talks between US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi that will be held later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 25, 2019

India scraps $500 mn arms deal with Isreal after DRDO promises to 'Make in India'

Israel authorities were informed by the Indian officials about the contract being annulled in favour of DRDO as it claimed that with a partnership with VEM technologies Ltd, it would develop a similar missile at a lower price.

Jun 24, 2019

World-beating India Inc may be a top-20 global FDI source by 2021: UN panel

Indian companies invested $11 billion overseas in 2018 and the figure is likely to go up this year putting India among the top-most FDI sources for the global economy, according to a UNCTAD report

Jun 14, 2019

Will Sitharaman cross lines of control to bomb ease of doing business hurdles?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's biggest task is to bring India on par with China on ease of doing business index and Sitharaman is his best bet for the task.

Jun 12, 2019

Make in India: Centre identifies 85 countries to sell Indian manufactured defence equipment

The Centre has categorised the countries as per the possibility of the exports; the countries having the highest possibility of exports have been placed under category A for which the defence attaches will be getting $50,000 annually.

Jun 12, 2019