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.
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.
India plans a ₹500 crore investment in the 2027 Budget for local battery testing centres, aiming to boost safety, cut China reliance, and support its massive green energy storage goals. 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.
India plans a 21-digit Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) for EV batteries to track health, origin, and lifecycle. This will aid buyers, financiers, and boost domestic manufacturing.
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.
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.
India's battery energy storage capacity is set for a massive 10-fold surge to 5 GWh in 2026, driven by a huge project pipeline. Key challenges include financing and project performance. Read more.
Learn simple steps to check your smartphone's battery health on iPhone and Android. Spot issues early, extend phone life, and avoid unexpected shutdowns with these practical tips.
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.
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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.
Waaree Energy Storage secures ₹1,003 crore to build a 20GWh lithium-ion battery facility, aiming to cut imports and power India's EV and grid storage growth. Explore the details.
Samsung is reportedly developing a smartphone with a massive 20000mAh battery for 2026. Get all the details on this potential battery life revolution.
India's road transport ministry proposes a unique 21-digit BPAN for EV batteries to enable end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency. Learn how this impacts sustainability.
India plans a 'Battery Passport' with a unique 21-character code for EV batteries to track origin, performance & recycling. A pivotal shift for transparency.
India considers extending concessional customs duty on lithium-ion cells for EVs in the upcoming budget, as domestic manufacturing fails to take off and imports surge. Read more.
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.