Govt paying mere 'lip service' to manufacturing sector: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Mazumdar-Shaw is one of the few vocal Indian industrialists on government policies and is the Chairman and Managing Director of India's biggest biotech company, Biocon.
Feb 24, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
Manufacturing sector contracts for first time in over 2 years
The PMI has slipped below the crucial level of 50.0 for the first time since October 2013.
Jan 04, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
Government keen on manufacturing sector delivering more jobs
The government is going all out to ensure the manufacturing sector pushes up its share of contribution in the GDP from the current 16 percent to 25 percent with the objective of creating more jobs.
Nov 30, 2015, 12:06 PM IST
Manufacturing output slips to 7-month low in September
India's manufacturing sector output slipped to a seven-month low of 51.2 in September, as order flow turned sluggish amid "difficult economic climate", a Nikkei survey said on Thursday
Oct 01, 2015, 11:20 AM IST
Industrial production slows to 2.7% in May
The factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), slowed to 2.7 percent in May, compared with a revised 3.36 percent in April, according to the government data released on Friday.
Jul 10, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Manufacturing sector growth declines in June: SBI-index
India's manufacturing sector growth declined in June both in terms of month-on-month as well as yearly basis amid declining exports and fall in corporate earnings, says an SBI research report.
Jun 17, 2015, 19:40 PM IST
FTA may give China an upper hand, says Assocham
A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and China may put India at disadvantage as China enjoys an edge in the manufacturing sector as well as tariff rates, according to Assocham.
May 04, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
FDI inflows in manufacturing rose by 45%, says govt
FDI inflows in the manufacturing sector rose by almost 45 per cent between October last year and this February, compared to the same period in the previous financial year, government said today.
Apr 29, 2015, 17:14 PM IST
'Manufacturing sector losses increased 44% due to illicit trade'
Seven major manufacturing sectors suffered an estimated loss of Rs 1,05,381 crore during 2013-14 due to illicit trade, according to a FICCI report.
Apr 08, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
MFs plan schemes to cash in on 'Make in India' campaign
Mutual fund houses plan to come up with special schemes focused on the manufacturing sector that is expecting a big boost from the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative.
Feb 16, 2015, 16:10 PM IST
China services sector at six-month low, more stimulus expected
China`s services sector grew at the slowest pace in six months in January as growth in new business weakened, a private survey showed, raising expectations that policymakers may unveil more stimulus steps to avert a sharper slowdown in the world`s second-largest economy.
Feb 04, 2015, 09:01 AM IST
Govt looking at archaic labour laws, easy credit to boost manufacturing
'Make in India' is an ambitious programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which aims at attracting domestic and foreign investments and boost manufacturing sector growth.
Jan 28, 2015, 15:15 PM IST
'Manufacturing key to create jobs and accelerate growth'
India needs to put special focus on manufacturing to create thousands of jobs and accelerate economic growth to 9-10 percent, a top government official said.
Jan 27, 2015, 19:42 PM IST
Financial sector accounts for bulk of corporate bond issuances
With 'Make in India' becoming a major thrust area for the Government, Sebi chairman U K Sinha on Wednesday said financial sector accounts for the bulk of money raised through issue of corporate bonds while indicating that the manufacturing sector was getting left out.
Jan 21, 2015, 16:31 PM IST
Jaitley resolves to encourage public, private investment in 2015
Spelling out his New Year resolution, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said public and private investment in infrastructure and manufacturing sector will be encouraged to overcome challenges facing the Indian economy.
Dec 31, 2014, 20:40 PM IST
Easier entry rules, competitive taxation key to boost manufacturing: FM
Blaming high cost of capital for slowdown in manufacturing sector, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Monday pitched for removal of entry barriers and a globally competitive taxation regime to attract investments and boost growth.
Dec 29, 2014, 11:55 AM IST
Govt to work out specific action plan for 'Make in India'
Government and industry leaders will collectively make presentations on December 29 before Prime Minister Narendra Modi on sector-specific strategies to push manufacturing as part of the 'Make in India' programme.
Dec 27, 2014, 18:59 PM IST
Boost to manufacturing sector to trigger job growth: Rajnath
Manufacturing sector in India will be strengthened to trigger massive employment generation, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.
Dec 24, 2014, 19:43 PM IST
'Change perspective on protection to make India manufacturing hub'
Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher said that Indian industry must enhance competitiveness and align themselves with the modern elements of international trade by promoting and integrating with the global value chains.
Dec 20, 2014, 18:53 PM IST
India's manufacturing, services growth outpaced China in November
Manufacturing and services sectors in India expanded at a faster pace than China in November, even as emerging market output slipped for the second consecutive month.
Dec 05, 2014, 12:46 PM IST
