New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at modernising India’s official industrial statistics, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 3.0 on the seasonal adjustment of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and invited public feedback from stakeholders. Why Seasonal Adjustment Matters The Index of…
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14th FICCI Chemicals & Petrochemicals Awards 2025 in Delhi
New Delhi witnessed the grand celebration of the 14th FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2025 on 22 January, organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The event, held at Federation House, honoured 52 achievers across…
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Piyush Goyal Advances India–EFTA Trade Pact in Vaduz
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, embarked on an official visit to Liechtenstein on 7 January 2026. The visit included a courtesy call on H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle, meetings with the Prime Minister H.E. Ms Brigitte Haas, Deputy Prime Minister…
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WPI Inflation Falls to -0.32% in Nov 2025 on Price Easing
India’s wholesale price inflation slipped into negative territory in November 2025, offering relief to policymakers and businesses alike. Official data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) shows that the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation declined to (-) 0.32 per cent year-on-year, compared to (-)…
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PLI Auto Scheme: 82 Applicants Approved; ₹25,938 Cr Outlay
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components has approved 82 applicants as of November 30, 2025, aiming to accelerate domestic manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products. The scheme carries a budgetary outlay of ₹25,938 crore and sets an ambitious eligible…
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India’s Manufacturing Push: Innovation & Efficiency
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged Indian industry to place innovation, efficiency, quality and sustainability at the core of manufacturing strategies. Speaking at the IndiaEdge event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi, Shri Goyal said these elements will determine…