Make in India

Why Softbank's proposed investment in the Indian solar industry can be a game changer

Softbank is expected to invest as much as $50 Billion in making batteries and storage cells, which are the hardware on which the solar panels run.

Jun 7, 2018

Are Chinese importing phones into India via ASEAN to avoid customs? 'Make in India' threatened

After imposing higher customs duty on mobile phone imports, Chinese OEMs could exploit a loophole of India's free-trade agreement with ASEAN countries to evade duty completely.

May 25, 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R likely to get huge price cut soon

India Kawasaki Motors is reportedly planning to start local manufacturing of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. The move may see the price of the track-focused superbike going down to Rs 14 lakh. In that case, it will be a compelling case against Honda CBR1000RR.

Apr 26, 2018

Make in India: Apple to start iPhone 6s assembling in Bengaluru soon

After iPhone SE, Apple's supply partner Wistron Corp is planning to start iPhone 6s production at its Bengaluru plant.

Apr 13, 2018

Xiaomi rides the Make in India wave: To create 50,000 jobs

Xiaomi has set up three new smartphone manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, along with company's first Surface Mount Technology (SMT) plant in Chennai.

Apr 9, 2018

India's jobs challenge: Demographic dividend or botched up family planning?

The lure of joining the government is irresistible. It's like joining Genghis Khan's inner circle during the high noon of his empire.

Mar 28, 2018

Made-in-India train, with 160 kmph top speed, to run from June

The self-propelled train, with state-of-the-art amenities, can run at a maximum speed of 160 km per hour, making it the fastest in the country.

Mar 16, 2018

Made-in-India howitzer to go on display at DefExpo 2018: 10 facts about the ATAG system

The DRDO's 'High Explosive High Bleed' variant of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun holds the world record of shooting the target at a distance of 48.074 km.

Mar 6, 2018

Rooftop aircraft-maker Amol Yadav to build India's first plane factory in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government has signed a Rs 35,000-crore deal with pilot Amol Yadav, who built aircraft on his rooftop.

Feb 20, 2018

Labour survey shows 'Make in India' still remains a distant dream

The Labor survey shows India's manufacturing sector lost 87,000 jobs during the April-June quarter of the current fiscal.

Feb 20, 2018

Smartphones to be dearer as Union Budget proposes to raise customs duty

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed to raise the customs duty on mobile phones from 15 percent to 20 percent in Union Budget 2018.

Feb 1, 2018

Apple to assemble more 'Made in India' iPhones with Wistron's expansion in Bengaluru

Apple's main iPhone manufacturer Wistron Corp is closing a land deal in Bengaluru. Here are some information on the deal.

Feb 1, 2018

'Make in India' setback: Centre withdraws Rs 32,000 crore minesweeper project

The move comes as a major blow to the Indian Navy's efforts to boost its mine-warfare capability and is also seen as a big setback for the "Make in India" initiative.

Jan 8, 2018

Electronic goods made in India exceeds imports for the first time in 2016-17

Domestic manufacturing has gained momentum and witnessed a strong growth over the past three financial years.

Dec 30, 2017

Is it a Kodak moment? SPPL CEO talks GST impact, 'Make in India' perks and global recognition

In conversation with Kodak TV India director and CEO Avneet Singh Marwah.

Dec 29, 2017

Maritime, Make in India, hospitality stalwarts honoured at Indywood Film Carnival: Check winners list

Organisations and personalities from the fields like maritime, Make in India and hospitality were honoured at the third edition of Indywood Film Carnival held at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.

Dec 15, 2017

Nissan Motor files a case against India over unpaid state incentives: Report

The company has initiated an international arbitration after repeated requests sent to the state officials for the incentive payment due in 2015.

Dec 1, 2017

Lotte and Peugeot likely to invest $6 billion in India: Report

Lotte will likely invest $3-5 billion in the next five years and Peugeot will spend about $1.2 billion.

Nov 23, 2017

Govt likely to cut GST rates on white goods like washing machines, AC

Besides pushing demand in the sector, the move will also be aimed at helping women to reduce their daily workload by making such white goods cheaper.

Nov 20, 2017

Despite a small market, global diamond producer starts operations in India

After the United States, India is the Diamond Producers Association's second country office.

Nov 17, 2017