Category: Politics

The roadmap outlines a sector-focused plan to integrate frontier technologies and strengthen India’s manufacturing competitiveness. NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released a roadmap titled “Reimagining Manufacturing: India’s Roadmap to Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing.” The roadmap was unveiled by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, State […]

The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) has backed extending quality control orders to curb Chinese dumping and substandard steel imports. The government has relaxed import restrictions on stainless steel, allowing the sale of certain products made from BIS non-compliant steel till December 31. This relaxation has been extended due to inadequate domestic production of these […]

Mumbai, The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced the launch of the next round of three key surveys, including one on inflation expectations, which provide useful inputs to the central bank’s monetary policy. The November 2025 round of Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) aims at capturing subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based […]

New Delhi, A number of deep tech and semiconductor startups, along with venture capital firms, on Thursday interacted with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss measures to strengthen the innovation ecosystem, including tax incentives, and extended Startup India benefits, an official statement said on Friday. Goyal said the government remains committed to strengthening India’s […]

India, US sign landmark 10-year defence framework in Malaysia The United States on Friday signed a 10-year defence framework with India, announced the country’s defence secretary Pete Hegseth who also said that military ties with New Delhi have “never been stronger”. The move signals that trade tensions beteen the two nations have not affected broader strategic […]

New Delhi: China has resumed supplying heavy rare earth magnets to India after six months, providing relief to companies in the electric vehicle, renewable energy, and consumer electronics sectors. Beijing has, however, imposed conditions – these magnets can’t be re-exported to the US nor can they be used for military purposes, said people aware of the […]

New Delhi, The government is committed to unlocking new avenues for quality-driven, sustainable growth to further enhance India’s exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. In a meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations from diverse sectors here, Goyal focused on exploring strategies to propel India’s export growth. “Key discussion […]

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday underscored the need to deepen domestic capabilities across the electronics value chain, noting that greater self-reliance in both finished products and components will be key to sustaining India’s export momentum and reducing import dependence. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday underscored the need to deepen domestic capabilities across the electronics […]

New Delhi, India and the European Union have agreed to continue discussions on issues pertaining to steel, auto, and carbon tax, as these areas carry higher sensitivities, under the proposed free trade agreement, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. India has also pitched for ensuring redressal of both tariff and non-tariff barriers in the pact, besides […]

New Delhi, The government has constituted a committee, headed by former secretary Neeraj Kumar Gupta, to review the notified rates under two schemes for exporters – RoDTEP and RoSCTL. The scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) provides for the refund of taxes, duties and levies, which incurred by exporters in the […]