Make in India

Budget 2017: Will Modi govt increase defence allocation?

Estimates forecast that the Central government might hike defence allocation by 10 percent in Budget 2017.

Jan 31, 2017

Cheap iPhones: Will Apple's bargaining tricks in India lower prices of iconic smartphone range?

Apple is more Indian than we thought as it bargains with the government before making phones in India.

Jan 11, 2017

'Acche Din' will come only when Congress assumes power in 2019: Rahul Gandhi at Jan Vedna Sammelan

Gandhi also said that PM Modi had destroyed the financial backbone of the nation through demonetisation.

Jan 11, 2017

World Bank cuts India's growth forecast to 7%, after demonetisation

Despite the deceleration, India is predicted to retain its position as the world's fastest growing economy ahead of China.

Jan 11, 2017

Make in India: Apple to pitch for tax sops on iPhone assembling plant in Bengaluru

Apple India officials are scheduled to meet inter-ministerial group in the fourth week of January 2017.

Jan 9, 2017

Foxconn to set up Apple products manufacturing unit in Gujarat

The announcement is likely to be made during Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 in January.

Jan 2, 2017

Make in India: Apple to commence assembling iPhones in Bengaluru from Q2 of 2017

Apple's supply partner Wistron has started working on iPhone assembling plant at Peenya, Bengaluru.

Dec 30, 2016

F-16 vs Gripen: Which combat jet will rule supreme in Indian fighter dogfight?

Lockheed Martin's F-16 and Saab Gripen fighter aircraft could possibly contest the IAF fighter aircraft replacement program.

Dec 26, 2016

India is likely to get a version of the Avril bullet train, thanks to Spanish firm Talgo

Talgo's CEO Jose' Maria de Oriol Fabra said the company would make a bid for the contract.

Dec 9, 2016

Make in India: Asus to commence local manufacturing of Zenfone 3 Max next month

The Zenfone 3 Max will be manufactured at Asus India's facility in the union territory of Daman and Diu.

Nov 30, 2016

Delayed infra projects risk cost overrun of Rs 1.77 lakh crore

In a flash report, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation highlighted that only 282 of the 1,167 infrastructure projects are on schedule.

Nov 27, 2016

Winter session round up: Make in India gives a big push to FDI flow in last 2 years

India received $77.86 billion of FDI during October 2014 - September 2016 period, a jump of around 60 percent after the launch of 'Make in India' initiative.

Nov 22, 2016

Land disputes threaten $179 billion worth of projects in India: Report

Almost 80% of land conflicts arise out of development and industrialisation processes, a report by RRI and TISS highlights.

Nov 16, 2016

'Terror is terror. Nothing can justify it,' says Israel President Rivlin

"Israel and India are threatened by terror because we uphold the values of freedom," Rivlin, who is on an eight-day visit to India, said.

Nov 16, 2016

Reliance Defence to tie up with Israeli company to make new Kalashnikov rifles in India

There exists a huge requirement of weapons for Indian Armed Forces with the potential market size of Rs 6,000 crore.

Nov 15, 2016

#BanChineseProducts campaign registers major victory: Oppo and Vivo adopt 'Make in India' initiative

Oppo and Vivo's new investment of Rs 4,000 crore in India should generate at least 1 lakh jobs.

Oct 26, 2016

Make in India: Samsung infuses more funds for Noida plant expansion

Samsung, which leads as the top smartphone-maker in India committed Rs 1,971 crore to enhance the infrastructure of its Noida plant

Oct 17, 2016

Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor clears hurdle; gets approval from ADB: Report

The Asian Development Bank has sanctioned a package of $631 million for the ambitious Industrial corridor project.

Oct 17, 2016

Huawei Honor 8, Holly 3 series smartphones launched in India; here's everything you need to know

The Honor 8 will go on sale in India on October 12 onwards via Amazon India, Flipkart and Honor e-store. The Honor 8 Smart and the Holly 3 will be released in coming days.

Oct 12, 2016

SAAB to co-produce Carl-Gustaf M4 under Make in India project

India has been using a modified version of the man-portable multi-role weapon system developed by the DRDO.

Oct 10, 2016