India took a decisive step forward in the global semiconductor race on Friday as Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Qualcomm’s cutting-edge 2 nanometre (2nm) semiconductor chip in Bengaluru. The launch underscores India’s growing importance in advanced chip design and reinforces the country’s ambition to…
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Advantage Vidarbha 2026 Day 2 Seals ₹10,880 Cr MoUs, 6,000 Jobs
Day 2 of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav marked a defining moment for the Vidarbha region, as three landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in Nagpur, unlocking investments worth over ₹10,880 crore and paving the way for more than 6,000 new employment opportunities. Envisioned by Union Minister…
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India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Gets Big Boost in Budget 2026
The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed semiconductors at the heart of India’s long-term economic and strategic ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. The new phase marks a decisive shift from ecosystem creation to deepening domestic capability, positioning India as a reliable and competitive participant in global…
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India–U.S. Trade Pact: Tariffs Slashed, $500B Buys
India and the United States have taken a significant step in reshaping their economic relationship by announcing a framework for an interim trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on Indian goods and expand bilateral market access. The joint statement, issued on February 7, 2026, outlines reciprocal commitments aimed at boosting…
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Food Processing Sector Grows Strongly Under MoFPI Schemes
India’s food processing sector has witnessed steady expansion in value addition, exports, employment and infrastructure over the past decade, supported by focused policy interventions and flagship schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The sector’s progress was highlighted by the Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries,…
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NIFTEM Centres Strengthen Food Safety Under PMKSY
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Centres of Excellence are playing a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food safety and quality assurance ecosystem through modern testing infrastructure supported under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). These initiatives are significantly enhancing regulatory compliance, export competitiveness, and…
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Bulk Drug Park Scheme Boosts India’s Pharma Manufacturing Push
India’s push to become self-reliant in pharmaceutical manufacturing has gained strong momentum under the Bulk Drug Park Scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at reducing dependence on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key starting materials. Approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2020, the scheme focuses on building world-class…
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Kavach and AI Transform Railway Safety Across India
Indian Railways is undergoing a quiet but decisive safety revolution, driven by indigenous technology and artificial intelligence. At the heart of this transformation is Kavach, the country’s homegrown Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, which is rapidly reshaping how trains are operated, monitored, and protected across the national rail network. As…
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Green Technologies Transform India’s Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: India’s food processing industry is undergoing a significant green transition as the government ramps up support for renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has outlined a comprehensive framework to promote clean technologies across the sector, positioning sustainability as a…
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PLASTINDIA 2026 Opens at Bharat Mandapam with ‘Bharat Next’ Vision
PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions for the plastics industry, commenced on Wednesday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s manufacturing and industrial journey. The 12th edition of the prestigious triennial event is being held from February 5 to 10,…