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,…
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India Joins BRICS Centre to Boost Manufacturing, MSMEs
India has formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), marking a significant step towards strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem and empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through advanced industrial skills and global cooperation. The development was announced at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry…
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Union Budget 2026–27: Focus on Stability, Capex and Jobs
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget and the first time India’s annual Budget was tabled on a Sunday. The Budget signals a clear shift towards policy continuity, fiscal discipline and long-term economic resilience rather than…
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PLI White Goods: ₹8,337 Cr Output from 5 Firms
New Delhi: The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods marks another milestone as five companies have been provisionally selected in the fourth round, focusing on air conditioner (AC) components. The selected companies have committed a total investment of ₹863 crore and are projected to generate 1,799 additional direct jobs…
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Budget 2026: India’s Trade Policy Reset in Turbulent Times
New Delhi: As India approaches the Union Budget 2026, trade policy has emerged as a central economic challenge rather than a background consideration. Slowing global growth, renewed protectionism and disrupted supply chains have reshaped the rules of international commerce. For India, which remains deeply integrated with major global markets, trade…
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NITI Aayog Releases Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, offering a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories. The index highlights the critical role of subnational economies in driving India’s global trade ambitions and achieving the target of USD 1 trillion in merchandise exports…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
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CCI Clears ChrysCapital-Led Acquisition of Nash Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a stake in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited by a consortium of private equity investors led by ChrysCapital Fund X, along with Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Limited. The regulatory clearance marks a significant development…
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Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
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NITI Aayog Releases Trade Watch Quarterly on India’s Auto Exports
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the fifth edition of its flagship publication, Trade Watch Quarterly, offering a detailed and data-driven assessment of India’s trade performance amid changing global economic conditions. The latest edition, covering the first quarter of FY 2025–26 (April–June 2025), places a special emphasis on the structure, competitiveness,…