Employment in India’s organised manufacturing sector rose 7.19% to 21 million in 2024-25, as factories, capital spending and worker pay all increased. India’s organised manufacturing sector added more than 1.4 million jobs in 2024-25, lifting total employment in registered factories…
The Supreme Court has directed the Indian government to establish a panel to investigate and review complaints regarding unethical practices by pharmaceutical companies in offering freebies and inducements to doctors, signalling a potential shift towards stricter regulation. The Supreme Court…
The Reserve Bank of India’s special FCNR(B) scheme has mobilised $133 billion from non-resident Indians, with the central bank defending the programme’s broader economic benefits despite concerns over costs and balance sheet risks. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra…
India’s expansive green hydrogen plans are slowed by weak demand, high costs, and international export challenges, risking stranded assets despite significant government incentives and industry investments. India has spent the past few years building the scaffolding for a green hydrogen…
The southern state is ramping up its efforts to attract investors through streamlined approvals, policy predictability, and a focus on translating proposals into tangible projects, aiming to create over 20 lakh jobs in five years. Andhra Pradesh is stepping up…
Industry leaders at MRAM 2026 highlight how widespread adoption of AI tools like digital twins and remote monitoring could unlock up to $100 billion in value for India’s manufacturing sector by reducing unplanned outages and boosting infrastructure resilience. India could…
Three decades after liberalisation, India’s logistics industry has shifted from manual processes to high-tech supply chains, with future reforms focusing on transport efficiency and global integration. The biggest change in India’s logistics sector after 1991 was not simply lower tariffs…
India’s Commerce Department launches a dedicated cell to promote active use of free trade agreements, seeking to transform paper pacts into tangible economic gains and boost exports through strategic initiatives. India’s Department of Commerce has created a new cell to…
India’s Goods and Services Tax Council prepares to advance GST 2.0, emphasising compliance simplification, enhanced automation, and stricter enforcement measures in the latest reforms aimed at streamlining the tax system. India’s Goods and Services Tax Council is expected to use…
India’s battery storage sector is poised for rapid expansion, with demand expected to reach 236.22GWh by 2032. The shift is supported by significant investments, policy incentives, and a move towards large-scale power storage to bolster the country’s renewable energy ambitions.…
One year after its implementation, the India-EFTA trade pact is being hailed as a strategic framework for long-term business planning, offering stability and new investment opportunities beyond tariffs. The India-European Free Trade Association trade pact is being presented by New…
The Indian government has approved a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund aimed at channelling long-term equity support to manufacturing-led small and medium enterprises, especially in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, to bolster regional development and global competitiveness. India has moved to…
