Poll-bound Maha gets projects worth ₹11.2K-crs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that cities like Pune in Maharashtra need to be made the centre of urban development to keep up with the pace of the growing population, but the lack of vision and planning during the previous regimes stalled development. The Prime Minister was virtually launching projects worth ₹11,200 crores in […]

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Bengaluru, bye bye! Piyush Goyal wants a new Silicon Valley for India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has proposed creating a new township dedicated to startups, aiming to establish a new Silicon Valley in India. The plan involves developing a 500-acre area to support entrepreneurs and innovators, with the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation overseeing the project. Bengaluru is considered the Silicon Valley of India, but Commerce and Industry […]

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China services trade fair offers opportunities for global businesses

Eyeing China’s huge market, global companies are attending a major services trade fair in Beijing to explore business opportunities in the world’s second-largest economy. Over 450 Fortune 500 enterprises and companies taking the lead in their respective industries, as well as 85 countries and international organizations, are represented at the 2024 China International Fair for […]

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India’s strategic leap: 12 new industrial parks to drive sustainable urbanization & manufacturing growth

India’s push for manufacturing-led urbanisation aims to boost economic growth and living standards. The government has approved 12 new industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor Development Program, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and job creation. This initiative is crucial as over 500 million people are expected to settle in urban areas. Urbanisation and manufacturing have […]

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Critics Missing the Point: Gujarat’s Industrial Appeal Extends Beyond Alleged Political Bias

Those unhappy with industries moving to Gujarat should know that long term political stability and ‘double engine sarkar’ could trump incentives. The announcement by Kaynes Technology to build its chipmaking plant in Gujarat’s Sanand, instead of Telangana as planned earlier has set off a debate: is the Central Government favoring Gujarat over other states? “Prime […]

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Core industries growth skids to 20-month low of 4% in June

High base effect, onset of monsoon among reasons for moderation in overall output growth, say experts. Pulled down by a high base effect despite a strong show from coal and electricity sectors, the country’s eight core industries output growth slid to a 20-month low at 4% in June. This latest reading — seen by some economists […]

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DPIIT seeks industry inputs to reduce compliances, improve business ease

Ways to promote ease of doing business, Jan Vishwas 2.0, World Bank’s upcoming B-READY index, and the national single window system, were discussed at a meeting chaired by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh. Officials said that this is the first of such interactions with industry and other stakeholders. We have taken […]

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Key infrastructure sectors, realty may attract Rs 15 trillion by FY26

The Centre has changed a number of clauses in its model concession agreement to ease the market’s woes, but it remains to be seen whether these will be appreciated by the sector. India’s key infrastructure sectors – real estate, renewable energy and roads – are likely to see investments of Rs 15 trillion over the […]

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Meity hears industry concerns over draft Digital Competition Bill

Representatives of several bodies that speak for the internet and mobile business expressed on Tuesday their concern about the draft Digital Competition Bill. They are the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Digital News Publishers Association, Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, and Cyber Cafe Association of India. Information […]

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Study Reveals Product Quality Regulations Boost Domestic Manufacturing

New standards have led to increased production in electronics, toys, and textiles. The implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and Compulsory Registration Orders (CROs) has positively influenced the Indian economy by promoting local manufacturing and enhancing research and development expenditures, as per a trade policy think tank’s analysis. The 2012 CRO application on electronics and […]

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