Washington, March 12 – The United States has launched a sweeping trade investigation targeting India and 15 other economies over alleged excess industrial capacity in manufacturing sectors, a move that could eventually lead to tariffs or other trade measures.The probe, announced by US Trade...
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Washington, March 11 – President Donald Trump used an interview on the All-In Podcast from the Oval Office to showcase his redesign of the White House, defend his changes to the Rose Garden, announce plans for a new ballroom, and quickly pivot to a broader pitch on tariffs, artificial...
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March 11, New Delhi — The Indian government has approved changes in guidelines on investments from countries sharing a land border with India. The amendments to the FDI policy aim to attract greater FDI inflows from global funds for startups and deep tech, and to further the agenda of ease of...
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March 11, New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several development projects in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.These initiatives cover energy, manufacturing, roads, and railways, with the goal of improving infrastructure and connectivity throughout Tamil Nadu.The Prime Minister laid the...
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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 11 Canpack India, which produces glass bottles for breweries and pharmaceutical industries, may have to shut down its furnaces at its plants if the LPG supply does not resume within the next four days, its CEO said on Wednesday.Restarting these furnaces will...
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New Delhi, March 11 Overseas companies with Chinese shareholding of up to 10 percent will be eligible to invest in India under the automatic route across sectors; however, the relaxed FDI norms will not apply to entities registered in China/Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with...
New Delhi, March 11 The government's decision to ease norms for FDI from China and other countries sharing land borders with India strikes a pragmatic balance between attracting capital, protecting strategic interests, and supporting supply-chain integration and access to advanced technologies...
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New Delhi, March 11 Overseas companies with Chinese shareholding of up to 10 percent will be eligible to invest in India under the automatic route across sectors; however, the relaxed FDI norms will not apply to entities registered in China/Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with...
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Gandhinagar, March 11 – The Gujarat government has placed an order for 34 new metro train sets for the Ahmedabad and Surat metro rail projects. Officials said that the additional rolling stock will increase service frequency on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor and support the expansion of...
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Bengaluru, March 11 The Karnataka government is considering integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation guidelines into its upcoming MSME policy to help local manufacturers prepare for future industrial challenges.Rohini Sindhuri, Secretary of the Department of MSME...
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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has achieved a record sales of 18.24 million tonnes (MT) during the 11-month period from April to February. The Ministry of Steel announced that the company achieved its best-ever sales in the fiscal year 2026, with a 14% year-on-year growth. It also added...
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Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, met Nobel Laureate Konstantin Novoselov and Lohum CEO Rajat Verma in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Vaishnaw stated that they discussed the manufacturing of 2D materials and their applications in electronics, as well as the...
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Mumbai, March 11 – Bharat Forge's aerospace division announced on Wednesday the inauguration of a landing gear components machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, in collaboration with Liebherr Aerospace & Transportation SAS, headquartered in Toulouse, France.The facility marks a significant step...
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev has claimed that the state has converted investment proposals worth over Rs one lakh crore into actual projects in the last five years.The proactive policies of the Industries Department have also provided a significant boost to...
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New Delhi, March 10 An Indian defense manufacturing firm said on Tuesday that it has secured an additional order from paramilitary forces for nearly 10,000 bulletproof jackets.SMPP Limited also said that it is "on track" to complete the existing order for 40,000 bulletproof jackets (BPJs) for...
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The government in New Delhi has eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for China and other countries sharing land borders with India, allowing overseas firms with up to 10% ownership from these nations to invest in the country without mandatory approval. Previously, firms with shareholders...
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Chennai, March 10 Once a rural area, Sriperumbudur is now the engine of Tamil Nadu's economy, driving the state's growth at 11.2 per cent in 2024-25.The state's success is due to its high human capital and industrial efficiency. Sriperumbudur has been instrumental in providing the specialized...
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New Delhi, March 10 The government on Tuesday eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for China and other countries sharing land borders with India, allowing overseas firms with up to 10% ownership from these nations to invest in the country without mandatory approval.Previously, overseas...
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Chennai, March 10 TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd has set up a warehousing facility near here to assist Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd in procuring parts from multiple countries and supporting its manufacturing operations, a top official said on Tuesday.The facility, spread across 40,000 sq ft, is...
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New Delhi, March 10 IT firm Happiest Minds Technologies announced on Tuesday that it has revised its revenue growth expectation for the financial year 2026-27 to 12.5 per cent, up from its earlier estimate of 10 per cent, citing accelerating momentum from its artificial intelligence (AI)...
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