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.
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.
Delhi Police's crime branch arrested a 26-year-old man from Ghaziabad for allegedly supplying illegal firearms in the capital region. Two pistols and six cartridges were recovered. Read the full details.
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.
Israeli police crack down on a large-scale Bedouin arms trafficking network in the Negev, arresting 14 suspects and seizing weapons. Read the full story.
India's small-cap mutual funds underperformed in 2025, with only one fund in the green. Discover the top long-term performers and why bank FDs remain a safe anchor for portfolios.
Rourkela police dismantled an interstate arms racket forging licences. Kingpin arrested, weapons seized. Read about the major crackdown and ongoing investigation.
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.
Amritsar police arrest a man for posting videos with an illegal pistol on social media. The accused, identified as Lovepreet Singh, faces serious charges under the Arms Act. Read more.
The India AI & Manufacturing Congress 2024 in Delhi outlined a roadmap for integrating AI into manufacturing, boosting productivity and global competitiveness. Discover the key insights.
China imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies and 10 executives, freezing assets and banning transactions in response to a major US-Taiwan arms deal. Full details inside.
A massive police raid in Umarti village, known as 'Umarti Sikligar Arms' or 'USA', exposes a hub of illegal firearms. Discover how this village supplies weapons nationwide and the community's struggle to change.
Muzaffarnagar police raided an illegal arms factory hidden in an agricultural field, seizing 20 firearms. Two men were arrested in the major crackdown on weapon smuggling.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces India's imminent entry into semiconductor exports, marking a major leap in tech self-reliance. Discover the strategic impact.
India's government plans to nearly double auto PLI scheme funds to ₹5,500 crore for FY27 to boost EV manufacturing, but rejects pleas from new-age automakers to reopen applications. Explore the impact.
Samsung India CEO JB Park reveals global brands are shifting manufacturing from China to India, driven by PLI schemes and a vast consumer market. India contributes 10% to Samsung's global revenue. Explore the future of tech and AI in India's growth story.
Himachal Pradesh govt extends Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas, offering One Time Settlement up to ₹1 lakh for small shopkeepers with NPAs. Learn eligibility and benefits.
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Bihar Police and STF arrested five members of an interstate arms smuggling gang in Nalanda, seizing AK-47 ammunition and pistols. A key NIA-wanted accused was among those held. Read details.
BJP cites official data to counter Rahul Gandhi's claim of a manufacturing sector decline. The political row centers on GDP growth figures and employment. Read the full fact-check here.
The NIA has arrested Kamalkant Verma, the 11th suspect, in a major illegal arms network spanning Bihar, UP, and Haryana. Read about the nationwide crackdown and seizures.