Host of firms bid to supply security features for notes
In a push to 'Make in India' initiative, the tender document for security features specified that successful bidders will be required to set up the "manufacturing facility" in India within two years from the date of signing of contract and increase the local content in planned manner from the third year.
Sep 04, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
India facing problem of severe under-employment, says Niti Aayog
Citing examples of top manufacturing countries like South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and China, it said, "The 'Make in India' campaign needs to succeed by manufacturing for global markets."
Aug 27, 2017, 18:04 PM IST
PM Modi to engage with 200 CEOs over 'New India' ideology
The CEOs, who have been divided into six groups, include Rajiv Bajaj of Bajaj Auto, Rama Kirloskar of Kirloskar group, Sudarshan Venu of TVS, Vinod Dasari of Ashok Leyland, Priya Paul of Park Hotel and Pranay Adani of Adani Wilmar.
Aug 21, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
UDAY no panacea, pushed states' fiscal deficit by 0.7%: Survey
Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) envisages reduction in interest burden, cost of power and Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses. It was launched in November 2015.
Aug 15, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
Indian workforce prefers to be entrepreneurs: Survey
According to the Randstad Workmonitor survey, 83 percent of the Indian workforce would like to be an entrepreneur, higher than the global average of 53 percent.
Aug 09, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
BRICS Meeting: GST lauded by heads of revenue in China
Under the GST regime, exports will be zero-rated in entirety unlike the present system where refund of some of the taxes does not take place due to fragmented nature of indirect taxes between the Centre and the States.
Jul 28, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
India's digital economy to be $1 trillion in 5-7 years
"India`s digital economy is currently $400 billion and in the coming 5-7 years, it is going to become a $1-trillion economy," the minister said at a session organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce
Jul 18, 2017, 17:44 PM IST
RBI pushes 'Make in India' for currency security features
RBI cancelled two tenders issued earlier for supply of security features and fibre for currency notes in order to incorporate 'Make in India' as an essential requirement.
Jul 17, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Beijing should 'keep calm' about India's rise: Chinese media
India is receiving a "massive influx" of foreign investments which will greatly enhance its ability to develop the manufacturing sector and China should "keep calm" and start working on a more effective growth strategy for the new era, a state-run newspaper said.
Jul 17, 2017, 10:20 AM IST
Govt seeks suggestions to formulate new industrial policy
The government has sought suggestions from stakeholders to formulate a new industrial policy to promote manufacturing and job creation in the country.
Jul 04, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
PM Modi in US: CEOs to stress on introducing stricter cyber laws in meeting
The upcoming meeting, which is deemed to be one that can significantly strengthen bilateral relations between the two democracies, will also include an interactive session with the Indian-American community as well as 20-odd top CEOs in Washington.
Jun 25, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Indian Navy's first indigenous-built floating dock launched
Vice Admiral Deshpande said the indigenous-built dock was testimony to the capabilities available in India for realising the `Make in India` vision.
Govt working on new industrial policy
The government is working on a new industrial policy with a view to promoting and developing frontier technologies, innovation and enhancing competitiveness of domestic products.
Jun 13, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Scientist designs revolutionary bullet-proof jacket for armed forces, India will save Rs 20,000 crore every year
The product will be included in the 'Make in India' project.
Jun 07, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
India has one of the most liberal FDI policy regimes in the world, says PM Modi in Germany
Speaking at the Indo-German Business Summit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has one of the most liberal FDI policy regimes in the world.
May 30, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Govt taking steps to achieve defence sector self-sufficiency
The government is taking many steps, with an emphasis on 'Make in India', to make the country advance technologically and to achieve self-sufficiency in the defence sector, G Sateesh Reddy, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri.
May 27, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
New defence procurement policy in offing: Arun Jaitley
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the government would soon roll out new strategic partnership policy and rope in private players to jointly manufacture defence equipments under the `Make in India` initiative.
May 25, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Govt to Tesla: No local sourcing required for manufacturing in India
The government on Wednesday clarified that US-based electric car major Tesla will not have to source local components if it plans to set up a manufacturing unit in India.
May 23, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
Strategic partnership model in defence sector finalised
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Saturday finalised the broad contours of a long-term strategic partnership with the Indian private sector in defence manufacturing.
May 20, 2017, 17:49 PM IST
Govt modifying '2011 vintage' national manufacturing policy
The "2011 vintage" manufacturing policy is being modified to align it with initiatives like 'Make in India' as also Industrial Revolution 4.0, which refers to high end automation, Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
May 18, 2017, 15:59 PM IST
