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November 3, 2026 12:46 PM

Piyush Goyal Chairs Roundtable to Strengthen India’s Biopharma Startup Ecosystem

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday chaired a high-level roundtable on strengthening India's biopharma startup ecosystem and accelerating growth in the country's bioeconomy. The roundtable, titled 'India's Bioeconomy Opportunity: Role of Startups in Driving Innovation and Growth', was organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with NITI Aayog and NITI Frontier Tech Hub at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. The meeting...

July 20, 2026 6:30 PM

Index of Core Industries growth rises by 5% in June 2026 under new revised base year series

The Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday released the revised Index of Core Industries (ICI) with 2022-23 as the new base year, replacing the existing 2011-12 series. Along with the launch of the new series, the government also released the provisional Index of Core Industries for June 2026, which recorded a 5 per cent year-on-year growth, marking an improvement over the 3.2 per cent growth recorded in May 2026. ...

March 24, 2026 2:52 PM

DPIIT partners with Blue Star to boost manufacturing innovation and startup ecosystem

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Star Limited to strengthen India’s manufacturing and startup ecosystem. The collaboration aims to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs working in key areas such as HVAC technologies, digital solutions, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain innovation. The initiative is designed to foster industry-driven innovat...

March 16, 2026 2:39 PM

India’s wholesale inflation rises to 2.13% in February 2026

India’s wholesale price inflation rose to 2.13 per cent in February 2026 on a year-on-year basis, driven mainly by higher prices of manufactured goods, metals, textiles and certain primary articles, according to official data released on Monday. The figures were published by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which compiles the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The inflation rate based on the all-India WPI stood at 1.81 per cent in January 2026 and 0.96 per cent ...

December 10, 2025 1:33 PM

DPIIT releases 2025 year-end review: PLI gains, startup expansion, logistics reforms and major industrial growth highlight India’s economic momentum

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released its 2025 Year-End Review, outlining major achievements across manufacturing, startups, logistics, ease of doing business, intellectual property, and foreign investment. The review shows steady progress in India’s push toward becoming a global manufacturing and innovation hub. A key highlight of the year has been the continued progress of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, launched for 14 strategic sec...

October 17, 2025 4:54 PM

Government extends PLI scheme application window for ACs and LED lights till November 10

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has extended the application window for Round 4 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods — covering Air Conditioners (ACs) and LED Lights — till 10th November 2025. Originally open from 15th September to 14th October 2025, the deadline has been extended in response to the strong industry interest and increasing investment appetite under the scheme. This reflects growing confidence in domestic manufact...

May 17, 2025 4:56 PM

DPIIT partners with GEAPP to boost Climate-Tech Entrepreneurship in India

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), aiming to foster innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship in India’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors. This two-year collaboration, which includes a provision for extension, is designed to support early-stage climate-tech startups by providing access to funding, mentorship, pilot opportunities, and m...

March 21, 2025 4:29 PM

India sets new record with 7% rise in textile exports, government implements multiple schemes to boost sector

India continues to rank among the top textile-exporting nations, holding a 4% share in global textiles and apparel exports. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Friday, the Ministry of Textiles reported a 7% increase in textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, from April to December 2024, compared to the same period the previous year. Key export markets for Indian textiles—namely the USA, European Union, and UK—accounted for 53% of total exports during FY 2023-24. To ...

March 15, 2025 10:29 AM

Network planning group reviews major infrastructure projects under PM GatiShakti

The Network Planning Group (NPG) on Friday convened for its 89th meeting led by Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), to assess critical infrastructure projects across the road, railway, and metro sectors. The discussions focused on enhancing multimodal connectivity and streamlining logistics, in line with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). A total of eight projects were reviewed, comprising four road developments, ...

March 7, 2025 1:55 PM

DPIIT, Mercedes-Benz India sign MoU to support startups & road safety

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mercedes-Benz India to advance India’s manufacturing ecosystem while promoting road safety and environmental sustainability. The collaboration aims to provide crucial support to startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs, fostering technological advancements and societal development. The partnership will facilitate structured programs designed to equip startups with essential r...