PLI scheme fuels India’s industrial transformation, boosts manufacturing and jobs

India’s manufacturing sector is witnessing a quiet yet powerful revolution, driven by the ambitious Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. With an outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore, the scheme has become a cornerstone of India’s goal to elevate manufacturing’s share to 25% of GDP, positioning the country as a global industrial powerhouse. As of March 2025,…

Evening news wrap: India temporarily suspends most postal services to US; Jaishankar’s firm stance amid trade tensions with US & more

The Department of Posts on Saturday announced a temporary suspension of most international postal services to the United States, effective August 25, following new US regulations impacting international shipments. In the backdrop of US-India trade tensions and India’s Russian oil imports, EAM S Jaishankar stressed that national interest will guide India’s policies. Meanwhile, ED has…

Russia to hire Indian workforce in machinery, electronics industries, says envoy

India’s envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar told news agency TASS in an interview that Russian companies in the machinery and electronics sectors are showing growing interest in employing Indian citizens. “At a broader level, there is manpower requirement in Russia and India has a skilled manpower. So at present, within the Russian regulations, framework of…

India Inc Q1 report card: Muted profit growth and what it means for investors

The curtains have come down on the earnings season for the first quarter of this financial year. Continued weakness in consumer sentiment, global macroeconomic turbulence and operational headwinds made their presence felt across multiple sectors, even as some segments shone bright on the back of resilient demand and margin improvements.   Read More…

India’s interest bill nearly tripled in a decade, to hit ₹12.76 trillion in FY26, govt data shows

India’s interest payments on outstanding debt have nearly tripled over the past decade and are projected to rise to ₹12.76 trillion in FY26, finance ministry data showed The surge reflects elevated borrowing costs as the government has continued to service loans contracted at higher rates, especially during the pandemic years, despite a moderation in bond…

Manufacturing License of HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers Suspended, FIR Lodged in Three Districts

Action taken on complaints received by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, the soybean crop was damaged due to the use of spurious herbicide.The Centre has initiated strict action against agrochemical companies producing spurious and substandard products after farmers in Madhya Pradesh reported crop damage caused by poor-quality herbicides. Acting on the directives of Union…

मुस्लिमों को लेकर RSS चीफ मोहन भागवत की बैठक में लिया गया बड़ा निर्णय, अब घर-घर पहुंचेगी टीम

राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ के शताब्दी वर्ष में देश में हिंदू-मुस्लिम जैसे धार्मिक विवाद को कम करने का लक्ष्य भी तय किया गया है। यह युद्धों व संरक्षणवादी आर्थिकी निर्णयों से बदलते वैश्विक माहौल में देश के सर्वांगीण विकास के लिए जरूरी भी माना जा रहा है।   Read More…