Manufacturing

Misra focus on digitalization and automation Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, recorded its ever-highest annual production of mined and refined metal of 1,095 KT and 1,052 KT, respectively, for the year...

Minister highlights importance of raw material security The Mission Coking Coal, launched in 2021, aims to reduce import of coking coal, and has set a target of 140 million tonnes of domestic production, and increase domestic coal blending from 10%...

Mines-mills mapped for improved multi-modal connectivity The Prime Minister Narendra Modi says steel plays a pivotal role in modern economies, akin to a skeleton, for it is the strength behind every successful story whether it is skyscrapers, shipping, highways, high-speed...

Panasonic wants PLI for compressors-motors Manufacturers of high-end value-added products are calling for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes as a promotion for the success of some of the Government-led initiatives “Make in India” and “Make for the World”. The latest...

India strengthens Small Arms Manufacturing Ecosystem The Ministry of Science and Technology, through the Technology Development Board (TDB), has taken a pivotal step toward indigenizing India’s small arms manufacturing capability by extending financial assistance to Hyderabad’s dvipa Defence India Pvt...

Singh shared defence industry views at Rome roundtable The Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has stressed on closer India-Italy defence collaboration especially in technology and armament production, which is a priority area for India, the Ministry of Defence said on...

India fourth-largest global producer of automobiles NITI Aayog's vision for India’s automotive sector by 2030 is ambitious yet achievable, according to a recent report which envisions the country’s automotive component production growing to US$145 billion, with exports tripling from US$20...

Naidu says Airbus contract testament for Indian industry Airbus has signed a contract for H130 helicopter fuselage manufacturing with Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd, marking a pivotal moment in India’s aviation journey, further strengthening the global confidence in the country’s industrial...

Singhal Business and PRA Nuravi secure mining blocks In a notable advancement towards strengthening India’s energy independence and economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has signed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with the successful bidders of two coal...

Increase in wagon production to improve freight movements Indian Railways has achieved a historic milestone in wagon production, reaching an all-time high of 41,929 wagons in FY 2024-25, compared to 37,650 units produced in FY 2023-24, showcasing a significant boost...