Manufacturing

IIT Kharagpur develops remotely-controlled welding technology India needs advanced technology to boost indigenous production and exports with the primary goal to focus on quality output with minimum disruptions. “We have set our target to bring to the forefront indigenously developed...

Government to fine-tune FTAs India needs to extract more benefits from the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for the non-ferrous metal industry to gain in export markets. “As an industry and the economy as a whole, we should also try to...

Rasquinha wants improved infrastructure for the growth of exports The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the North East region can make a huge contribution towards strengthening the rural economy and providing sustainable livelihoods for women in the region,...

RoFR licensing a giant step for shipyards, says Mandaviya In a move to build the local shipbuilding industry, the Shipping Ministry has reviewed the ROFR (Right of First Refusal) licensing conditions for chartering of vessels and Ships through the tender...

Disbursement of Rs.1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund starts, says Pradhan Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has listed the potential of steel usage in the rural regions, highlighting some of the estimated capital expenditures. These are: The centre and...

Delhi and Pune pilot projects for green fuel India will be taking a big leap in ethanol production while Hydrogen Compressed Natural Gas (HCNG) and pure ethanol pilot projects will be undertaken soon, each in Delhi and Pune as part...

Indian-Russian designed and built missile The Indian navy has tested BrahMos, the supersonic cruise missile, on the indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS Chennai, hitting a target in the Arabian Sea. The missile hit the target successfully with pinpoint accuracy after performing...

South Asia: an ideal region for diversifying investments An envoy has called for regional engagement with “India First and Neighbourhood First” policy for the South Asian engagement. “The engagement should be stepped up in alignment with India First and Neighbourhood...

Saraf seeks early release of export-supporting schemes The global supply chain has started showing signs of resilience further boosting the Indian economy, going by September 2020 exports, FIEO President Sharad Kumar Saraf noted. Commenting on the improvements in shipments of...

Prospects: $25-30bn investment needed for African healthcare in next decade The soon to be implemented Intra-Africa Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be of great support to increase India-Africa trade, believes R V Kanoria, Past President, FICCI and CMD, Kanoria Chemicals...