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NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at strengthening India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has acquired 75 hectares of land in the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) defence node at Chitrakoot.The defence PSU will invest around Rs 600 crore to set up an advanced manufacturing facility that will cater to futuristic defence programmes, including the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM), the upcoming Kusha Air Defenc ...Read More >
"This initiative will play an important role in establishing Uttar Pradesh as a strong and reliable identity in the field of defence manufacturing, while also accelerating the overall economic and industrial development of the Bundelkhand region," Adityanath said. Strategically located in central India, the Chitrakoot node is emerging as a major centre for defence production due to its excellent logistics connectivity and geographical suitability. In the coming time, it will become a key driver ...Read More >
New Delhi: GAIL (India) Limited has taken a significant step toward strengthening its LNG logistics network through a strategic shipping agreement with a global maritime player. GAIL (India) Limited has entered into a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas, a leading Greek shipping company, for the LNG carrier "Energy Fidelity." The agreement was executed with Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas. The signing took place in Athens, involv ...Read More >
Ultraviolette Automotive has taken a significant step in its global expansion strategy by entering Central and Eastern Europe through a new partnership with Elektrorider. The Bengaluru-based company has appointed Elektrorider as its official importer and distributor across Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, further strengthening its presence across 19 European countries. This strategic alliance marks a key milestone in Ultraviolette's ambition to position its ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Tessolve has never been shy about its ambitions. The Bengaluru-based engineering services firm already counts 18 of the world's top 20 semiconductor companies among its clients, employs more than 3,500 engineers across 12 countries, and last year pocketed a $150m investment from TPG. Now it has hired the executive it believes can turn those assets into something bigger. Ravi Kumar Chirugudu, a 35-year semiconductor veteran who once built satellite payloads for ISRO and has since scale ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 6 (Reuters) - Top Indian information technology firms are set to report another lacklustre quarter, with revenue and profit seen rising around 10% year-on-year largely on a weaker rupee rather than underlying growth, seven brokerages said. Uncertainties due to wars, weak discretionary spending and concerns around artificial intelligence will keep weighing on client budgets, making the revenue forecast for the next fiscal year a key focus for investors, they added. Tata Consult ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) INOX Air Products on Friday said it has commissioned its first ultra-high purity (UHP) liquid oxygen facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, aiming to support India's semiconductor and solar manufacturing sectors. The plant produces 6N grade (99.9999 per cent purity) liquid oxygen with a capacity of 17 tonnes per day (500 cubic meters per hour), catering to the stringent requirements of electronics and photovoltaic industries, the company said. INOX Air Products said the facility ...Read More >
FIROZABAD, India, April 2 (Reuters) - Famed as India's "Glass City" with a four-century tradition of glassmaking, Firozabad's furnaces are now burning low, putting thousands of day labourers out of work in what would normally be peak season. The industry has been crippled by the war in the Middle East because of its intense energy needs. Gas-fired heat chambers need to run constantly at above 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit) to keep the glass molten and prevent defects. India's ...Read More >
FIROZABAD, India - The furnaces in Firozabad, famed as India's "Glass City" with a four-century tradition of glassmaking, are now burning low, putting thousands of day labourers out of work in what would normally be peak season. The industry has been crippled by the war in the Middle East because of its intense energy needs. Gas-fired heat chambers need to run constantly at above 1,000 deg C to keep the glass molten and prevent defects. India's heavy reliance on gas across the economy - busine ...Read More >
Silicon Sanand: PM Modi Accelerates India's Global Chip Ambitions With Inauguration of New Second Semiconductor Unit Thursday, April 02, 2026 by Indian Defence News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally inaugurated India's second major semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's journey towards technological self-reliance. This new facility, operated by Kaynes Semicon, represents a strategic cornerstone of the India Semiconductor Mission an ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The dropout rate in government schools has been reduced to zero, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said while launching the state-level admission festival under the School Chale Hum campaign on Wednesday. Addressing students, Yadav said new enrolments increased by 19% in the state of which government schools recorded a surge of over 36%. "Children are leaving private schools to enrol in Sandipani institutions equipped with libraries, playgrounds and high-tech labs," he said. ...Read More >
Premier Energies has commissioned its 5.6 GW solar module manufacturing facility at Seetharampur in Telangana, with trial production already underway.Spread across 75 acres, the facility is expected to generate around 2,000 jobs, boosting the local economy and strengthening Indias clean energy manufacturing ecosystem. With this addition, the companys total solar module manufacturing capacity has increased to 11.1 GW, reinforcing its position among Indias largest solar manufacturers. The newly c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Premier Energies on Tuesday said it has commissioned its 5.6 GW solar module manufacturing facility at Seetharampur, Telangana. Spread across 75 acres, the facility is expected to create approximately 2,000 jobs, boosting local economy and strengthening India's clean energy manufacturing ecosystem, a company statement said. With this capacity addition, Premier Energies' total solar module capacity has now touched 11.1 GW. This facility can produce four G12R TOPCon high- ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands and expressed satisfaction over the growing bilateral ties between the two nations. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi stated that he was pleased to speak with the Dutch leader and discussed various ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation. The two Prime Ministers explored opportunities to deepen their partnership ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday where he will inaugurate a semiconductor plant at Sanand and lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. The prime minister will also address a gathering after inaugurating the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar at around 10 am. At 12.34 pm, Modi will inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Ahmedabad, marking the commenc ...Read More >
ECONOMY: India's Exports Surge 20% -- Defying Trump's Trade War Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Indian Defence News Technicians work with robots on the assembly line in a hi-tech manufacturing hub in India India's exports surged by nearly 20 percent in November 2025, marking the fastest growth in three years despite the escalating US trade war under President Donald Trump. Goods exports reached $38.13 billion, a 19.4 percent rise year-on-year, reversing October's 11.8 percent decline to $34.38 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Samtel Avionics on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 75 crore from True North Private Credit to fund growth and expansion. The deal also carries a green shoe option of Rs 140 crore for additional funding as the company scales up. "This funding marks a significant milestone in Samtel Avionics' expansion strategy as it strengthens its capabilities in high-tech electronics for defence, aerospace, railways, as well as emerging sectors like satellites, and unmanned systems (UA ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] November 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet's decision to amend royalty rates for key critical minerals may help attract more bidders in upcoming auctions, but the move will not deliver strategic gains unless India simultaneously builds domestic processing capacity, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has cautioned. According to the think tank, the shift to a low 1-4 per cent ad-valorem royalty structure for minerals such as graphite, zirconium, rubidium and caesium is a welc ...Read More >
The Andhra Pradesh government approved two Raymond Group investments totaling Rs 940 crore in aerospace and automotive manufacturing under Industrial Development Policy 4.0. JK Maini Global Aerospace will invest Rs 510 crore in Satya Sai district, creating 1,400 jobs, while JK Maini Precision Technology will invest Rs 430 crore in Gudipalli, generating 4,096 jobs. The Andhra Pradesh government said on Wednesday that it approved two investments by the Raymond Group worth Rs 940 crore, covering a ...Read More >
They are aimed at transforming the industries sector in the State by positioning it an attractive destination for sustainable initiatives. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve on Wednesday unveiled three policies -- Kerala Export Promotion Policy; Kerala Logistics Policy; and Kerala Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy as well as the Kerala Hi-Tech Framework, aimed at transforming the industries sector in the State by positioning it an attractive destination for sustainable initiatives. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: State govt on Wednesday launched new policies on export promotion, logistics and ESG (environment, social and governance), along with a Hi-Tech Framework. These initiatives are part of efforts to strengthen state's industrial base and attract investments aligned with its New Industrial Policy (NIP).Industries minister P Rajeeve said the initiatives are intended to consolidate Kerala's position as a destination for sustainable and technology-driven industries. He addressed a n ...Read More >
New Delhi: Deal making activity involving India has touched a three-year high, with disclosed deal value reaching $109.9 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a new report said on Wednesday. According to a report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), this marks a 72 per cent increase compared to last year, making it the highest January-September total since 2022. Target India M&A activity stood at $91.2 billion, up nearly 57 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Domestic deals grew 81 per cen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Larsen & Toubro on Monday announced securing a Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) worth USD 700 million from Standard Chartered. The SLTF is tied to specified key performance indicators (KPI) such as the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions and fresh-water withdrawal, and targets that are crucial to L&T's business operations. It is also aligned with the Loan Market Association's Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, ensuring adherence to market standards for ...Read More >
Bipinkumar Padaya (C) live in a one-storey home crammed into a tangle of alleys Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya. "I was born here, my father was born here, my grandfather was born here," sighed the 58-year-old government employee. "But we don't have any choice, we have to vacate." Soon, bulldozers are expected to rumble into Asia's largest slum, in the heart of the Indian megalopo ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu has launched a pilot programme in government schools to teach students AI, coding, and digital tools, aiming to bridge the tech divide and prepare youth for a digital future. Chennai: Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital tools is no longer confined to private schools. In a significant step towards bridging the technological divide, the Tamil Nadu government has rolled out a pilot programme this academic year to train government school students in AI applica ...Read More >
Mumbai : RRP Electronics, a leading-edge powerhouse in semiconductors and backed by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has secured 100 acres in Navi Mumbai as Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis presented Letter of Comfort for relocating a semiconductor fab from one of the world's most established semiconductor companies in Sherman, Texas, Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister lauding the development said, "This allotment of land firmly positions Maharashtra at the heart of India's Semico ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - As India and Singapore explore newer areas of cooperation such as nuclear energy and green initiatives, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the two Asian partners needed to collaborate even more, given the increasingly "volatile landscape" globally. DPM Gan, who was on an official trip to India earlier this week, visited the financial capital Mumbai on Aug 12 to look at Singapore projects. He then led the Singapore delegation at the third edition of the India-Singapore Minister ...Read More >
More than 10,000 police personnel and 3,000 traffic cops, aided by hi-tech surveillance, including under-vehicle systems, FRS and ANPR cameras, are being deployed in Delhi as the national capital gears up for Independence Day, an official said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Paramilitary personnel stand guard near Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, August 10, 2025. Photograph: Ishant Chauhan/ANI Photo With two days left for Independence Day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Delhi Art, Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday visited the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) at Teen Murti Marg, with singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya accompanying him. The museum, which showcases the lives and contributions of India's former prime ministers, features 14 high-tech galleries equipped with interactive and immersive exhibits, including a 6D helicopter ride, virtual photo booths, a handwriting robot, a time machine and a ki ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while addressing a high-level review meeting of the Transport Department, asserted that with the guidance and support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the dream of equipping Delhi with world-class public transport will soon be realised. The Delhi government has initiated a major overhaul of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to provide world-class public transport services to the citizens of the national capital. According to a release, under this initiative, smar ...Read More >
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