India's $1 Billion Footwear Manufacturing Boost Package
The Indian government is finalizing a comprehensive $1 billion package to strengthen footwear manufacturing, addressing challenges from US tariffs and global competition.
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Mysuru's Royal Footwear Gets State Boost with New Cluster
Karnataka's leather development corporation is promoting 'Maharaja Maharani' chappals inspired by Mysuru's royal heritage. The initiative has seen early success with plans for a Rs 25 crore production cluster to support artisans.
Quiet Luxury Sneakers: The New Status Symbol
Luxury footwear is shifting from loud logos to understated elegance. Discover how brands like Zegna, Tod's, and Loro Piana are crafting sneakers that whisper wealth.
Noida Court Orders Red Chief to Refund for Defective Shoes
Noida's consumer commission has directed Red Chief's manufacturer to refund a customer Rs 6,262 plus interest and pay compensation for mental agony and litigation costs.
FDDI's Vision 2030 for Indian Footwear: Innovation and Skills Focus
The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) has launched Vision 2030, a strategic roadmap to transform India's footwear industry through innovation, skill development, and global competitiveness.
TTD Launches QR Code Footwear System in Tirumala
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces QR code-based footwear counters to solve long-standing pilgrim issues, improving retrieval rates to 99%.
Winter Shoe Drying Hacks: Faster Drying Without Damage
Tired of damp, smelly shoes in winter? Discover practical, non-technical methods using everyday items to dry shoes quickly while preserving their shape and material.
Modi to German CEOs: Make India Your Global Manufacturing Base
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.
Mystery of 400+ Victorian Boots on Welsh Beach
Over 400 mysterious Victorian-era leather boots keep washing up on a beach in Wales. Experts suspect a 150-year-old shipwreck link. Discover the eerie story.
Report: AI, Automation Key to India's $500B Manufacturing Goal
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.
Tata Power's Rs 10,000 Cr Solar Unit in Odisha Gets Nod
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.
Tata Power's ₹6,675 Cr Solar Wafer Plant in Andhra
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.
Mangaluru footwear shop owner convicted for sexual harassment
A Moodbidri court sentenced a Dakshina Kannada shop owner to 3 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a woman customer in 2021. Read the full details of the verdict and case.
Andhra SIPB Clears Tata Power's Major Solar Manufacturing Project
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's Rs 6,675 Cr Solar Plant in Nellore, AP
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.
UP Cabinet Approves 13 Proposals, SOPs for Semiconductor Units
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves 13 proposals, including significant incentives for semiconductor manufacturing to attract global investments and boost state's industrial growth. Read more.
Gujarat's New Policy to Add Thrust Sectors, Capital Subsidy
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 Launches UltraLED Brand, Invests Rs 250 Cr
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 Contracts for 10th Straight Month
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.
India Can Boost Chip, Battery Making by Learning from China
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.
Ahmedabad trader files extortion case against fake journalist
A 60-year-old footwear trader in Ahmedabad's Shah Alam area files an FIR against a man for extortion and criminal intimidation. The accused posed as a journalist and demanded money. Read the full details.
Tembo Group Gets Defence Licence for Amravati Pistol Plant
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 Growth Slows to 2-Year Low in December
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.
Rs 42,000 Cr Investment in Electronics Components Approved
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.
Manufacturing Growth Dips to 2-Year Low in December
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.
Footwear factory in Malappuram gutted in major fire
A footwear manufacturing unit in Malappuram's Aravankara was destroyed in a major fire on Friday. 11 fire tenders fought for 6 hours to control the blaze. Suspected cause is a short circuit.
India Targets Top 4 in Chip Manufacturing by 2032
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.
4 Indian Semiconductor Plants to Begin Production in 2026
India's four new semiconductor plants are set for commercial production in 2026, marking a major leap in electronics manufacturing and reducing import dependency.
Govt approves 22 electronics manufacturing proposals
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 Manufacturing PMI Falls to 2-Year Low in Dec
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.
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