Category: Economy

India has made strides in boosting domestic electronics manufacturing, with programmes like Make in India and Digital India playing crucial roles. The domestic production of electronic goods grew significantly, with a remarkable reduction in smartphone imports. However, the industry has focused primarily on assembly, with limited advancements in design and component manufacturing, representing only 4% […]

The initiative aims to empower startups across Maharashtra with Rs.30 crores allocated to each regional division, underscoring commitment to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem and spurring economic growth. Boosting Maharashtra’s potential to become India’s startup capital, the Small Industries Development Bank of India announced Rs 200 crores fund to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Unveiled on […]

More than 1.7 million employees have opted for a higher pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. The ruling allows eligible employees to contribute to the scheme based on their actual salary, rather than a fixed cap. The EPS-95, a social security scheme for organized sector employees, has traditionally […]

Ahmedabad: Gujarat, known for its industrial prowess, faces a stark challenge with the closure of 5,974 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) between July 2020 and November 2024. Data from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries, presented in Parliament, places Gujarat third in MSME closures after Maharashtra (15,220) and Tamil Nadu (7,894) during the […]

Mr. Goyal said that the district master plan will be expanded to cover more than 750 districts across the country in the next 18 months. Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr. Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched a district master plan under the PM Gati Shakti initiative for infrastructure planning in 27 aspirational districts of the country. […]

Gujarat is emerging as India’s primary semiconductor centre, with major investments being attracted by policy support, abundant land, power, water resources, and a strong chemical industry. At 920 sq. km—twice the size of Mumbai—Dholera is India’s marquee 21st-century urban experiment. Lying along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), which will link India’s political capital Delhi with […]

SME IPOs show potential for long-term value despite regulatory concerns. ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 55 out of 105 IPOs from the past year delivered multi bagger returns, with an average appreciation of 373%. Analysts stress the importance of fundamental analysis amid high returns and regulatory scrutiny. The hype around the SME IPO market and the […]

Maharashtra continues to attract significant foreign direct investment, securing $8.5 billion in the June quarter. Despite this, the State is seeing a slowdown in project investments compared to States like Gujarat and Jharkhand. Maharashtra’s FDI inflows are bolstered by the presence of major business headquarters, contributing to its 31% share of national FDI equity inflows. […]

The market regulator recently halted the listing of shares of Trafiksol ITS Technologies, whose initial public offering (IPO) received bids worth Rs 10,000 crores and was subscribed 300 times, following investor complaints. At a business summit, Ashwani Bhatia, a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), highlighted concerns about manipulation and […]

The ‘Make in India’ initiative has completed 10 years of transformative impact. PM Modi’s vision has ignited a revival in manufacturing and spurred job creation. On September 25, the country observed 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s game-changing ‘Make in India’ initiative that is transforming India’s industrial landscape by encouraging job-creating investments and giving […]