Stakeholders await Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth consecutive Budget on 1 February 2026, with high hopes for manufacturing and income tax reforms. Key dates include the Economic Survey on 31 January and the session ending 2 April.
A White House official reveals the new 25% tariff on select semiconductors is only the first step, with potential expansion after talks. The move aims to protect US national security and manufacturing.
The White House describes new 25% tariffs on semiconductors as an initial step, with officials noting President Trump previously threatened 100% tariffs on foreign chips.
PM Modi urges German CEOs to leverage India's scale and reforms for manufacturing in defence, AI, and green energy. A strategic call for resilient supply chains between democracies.
A new report urges India to fast-track AI and industrial automation to boost manufacturing competitiveness and unlock a $500 billion export opportunity. Read the full analysis.
Odisha cabinet approves Tata Power's massive solar manufacturing facility in Ganjam. The Rs 10,000 crore project will create over 5000 jobs and boost India's green energy goals. Read more.
Former US President Donald Trump met Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, celebrating a breakthrough sub-2nm chip made in Arizona. He linked this manufacturing success to his tariff policies. Read the full story.
Sapigen Biologix plans a Rs 1,000 crore expansion in Bhubaneswar for new vaccines, seeking a 50% capital subsidy. The move aims to boost biotech in Eastern India and create jobs. Read more.
Tata Power Renewable Energy will build India's largest 10GW ingot & wafer facility in Nellore, AP, investing ₹6,675 crore. The project will create 1,000 jobs and boost domestic solar manufacturing. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh's SIPB approves Tata Power's massive solar ingot and wafer facility, set to be India's largest. This move reinforces the state's leadership in advanced solar manufacturing. Read more.
Tata Power Renewable Energy will invest Rs 6,675 crore to set up a 10 GW solar ingot and wafer facility in Nellore, AP, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting India's green manufacturing.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves 13 proposals, including significant incentives for semiconductor manufacturing to attract global investments and boost state's industrial growth. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet clears amendments to Semiconductor Policy 2024, offering case-by-case incentives for investments over Rs 3,000 crore. Key decisions on bus station, hospital & sports recruitment also approved.
Gujarat's upcoming industrial policy will include new thrust sectors like semiconductor ancillaries and drones, reintroduce capital subsidy for large industries, and relax local hiring norms. Read more.
Titan Intech Limited launches its premium UltraLED display brand, marking a major shift from assembly to owning core technology. The move is backed by a Rs 250 crore manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh and a tech partnership with South Korea's MIC.
US manufacturing activity hit a yearly low in December, contracting for the 10th consecutive month. The ISM index fell to 47.9. Read the full analysis and sector impacts.
Welson Power MD Wally Jang advises India to learn from China's semiconductor and battery manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate its own production goals. Discover key strategies.
Tamil Nadu extends 100% road tax exemption for EVs until 2027 to boost adoption and manufacturing. Experts hail the move as crucial for affordability and policy continuity in the state's EV push.
Tembo Group secures defence licence for Maharashtra's first handgun factory in Amravati. Plans to produce 30,000 pistols annually by September and 12 crore bullets in two years. A major boost for 'Make in India' in defence manufacturing.
India's manufacturing sector growth eased in December 2024, with the HSBC PMI hitting a two-year low of 55.0. Export orders and employment moderated, while business sentiment weakened. Explore the key drivers and implications.
Centre approves 22 proposals from Samsung, Foxconn, Tata & others under ECMS to boost domestic production, cut imports. Investments to create Rs 2.6 lakh crore output.
India's manufacturing sector growth slowed sharply in December 2025, with the PMI hitting a 24-month low of 55. Read the full analysis of the slowdown from October's peak.
India's semiconductor push, backed by Rs 1.6 lakh crore in approved projects and talent from 298 universities, aims to make it a top-4 global player by 2032 and the best by 2035. Read more.
India's four new semiconductor plants are set for commercial production in 2026, marking a major leap in electronics manufacturing and reducing import dependency.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approves 22 proposals under the electronics components scheme, mobilizing Rs 41,863 crore in planned investment to boost domestic manufacturing.
India's manufacturing sector growth slowed in December 2025 as per HSBC PMI, hitting a two-year low due to softer new orders. Read the full analysis of the economic slowdown.
India's manufacturing PMI eased to 55.0 in December, marking the slowest expansion in two years. Despite the slowdown, the sector remains in growth territory with resilient domestic demand.
India's Meity Secretary S Krishnan reveals discussions on extending or replacing the mobile phone PLI scheme set to expire in March 2026. The move aims to sustain manufacturing growth and boost local value addition.
Gujarat is set to unveil a new Aerospace and Defence Policy at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot. The move aims to boost manufacturing, attract global firms, and empower local MSMEs. Discover the industry's demands and the state's strategi
Uttar Pradesh launches the Bharat Electronics Yatra, a nationwide outreach to strengthen electronics manufacturing. The state will host the expanded electronica India 2026 event. Read more.