India has unveiled Semicon 2.0, a ₹1.27 lakh crore scheme aimed at creating a self-reliant and resilient semiconductor ecosystem, spanning from design to manufacturing, to reduce dependence on imports and foster strategic technology development. India has formally launched Semicon 2.0,…
India’s state-owned utility NTPC is accelerating its long-term expansion to reach 244 gigawatts by 2037, integrating renewables, nuclear, and advanced storage amid a robust financial outlook and a Rs 16.86 lakh crore investment plan. NTPC is accelerating a long-term expansion…
India’s Department of Pharmaceuticals has reopened its Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech scheme, offering increased funding and streamlined application tracks to accelerate homegrown innovation in medicines and medical devices. India’s Department of Pharmaceuticals has opened a…
Hindalco Industries is rapidly expanding its aluminium operations in Odisha as Adani Group announces a major ₹1.08 lakh crore greenfield project, escalating India’s metal rivalry with significant investments in downstream and renewable energy. Hindalco Industries is moving to shore up…
A joint report by the CII and IIM Ahmedabad highlights the urgent need for India to develop a transparent, reliable carbon-pricing system to maintain export viability as EU climate regulations, including CBAM, come into force. India needs a credible domestic…
India’s first-quarter housing sales see value growth driven by higher prices and premium home demand, even as overall volumes remain subdued across key urban centres. India’s housing market delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter, with higher prices helping…
India’s ambitious climate commitments face hurdles from fragmented legal frameworks and enforcement challenges, raising questions about the country’s ability to meet its 2030 renewables goals and align with global climate standards. India’s environmental regime rests on a broad but fragmented…
Nagaland has introduced a comprehensive new industrial and investment policy 2025, aiming to attract investors, simplify procedures, and bolster job creation through targeted incentives and infrastructure development. Nagaland has formally moved to replace its two-decade-old industrial framework with a new…
Assam’s cabinet has approved a comprehensive development package featuring a 30 MW solar project with battery storage, a proton beam therapy centre, and expanded industrial and infrastructure initiatives, signalling a major push towards sustainable growth and improved public services. Assam’s…
Retail sugar prices across India stay elevated above Rs 64 per kg despite recent import authorisations and stockholding restrictions, signalling persistent market pressures. Sugar prices in India have stayed stubbornly high despite a series of government measures aimed at cooling…
India’s shipping ministry has reinstated relaxed regulations allowing foreign-flagged vessels to operate in coastal trade, aiming to ensure shipping capacity during global disruptions despite domestic industry debates. India’s shipping ministry has restored a set of relaxations that allow foreign-flagged vessels…
A parliamentary panel has recommended establishing specialised insolvency benches within India’s National Company Law Tribunal to expedite case disposal and address the mounting insolvency workload threatening broader company law functions. A parliamentary committee has urged the creation of dedicated insolvency…
