Make in India

June 20, 2025 2:46 PM

PM Modi launches key development projects in Bihar, flags off first export locomotive from Marhowra Plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a series of development projects in Bihar, with a focus on rail connectivity, sanitation, power infrastructure, and affordable housing. The highlight of the Prime Minister’s visit to the Saran district was the flagging off of a state-of-the-art export locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant. Manufactured under the "Make in India – Make for the World" initiative, the locomotive will be exported to the Republic of...

May 29, 2025 5:43 PM

India’s first homegrown semiconductor chip to launch by end of 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Thursday announced that the first Made-in-India semiconductor chip of 28-90 nm technology is set to be rolled out this year. Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit here, the minister said, “We targeted a particular segment, which has 60 per cent of market volume, using a focused approach.” “Today, we have six units under construction. The first Made-in-India chip of 28-90 nm will roll out this year. We started ma...

May 29, 2025 2:26 PM

‘Make in India’ was key to Operation Sindoor’s success, says Rajnath Singh at CII summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday credited the 'Make in India' initiative for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, highlighting indigenous defence production as a cornerstone of India's national security strategy. Speaking at the inaugural plenary session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, Singh said the Indian Armed Forces would not have been able to carry out effective strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashm...

May 26, 2025 4:55 PM

India now exports trains to the world: PM Modi in Dahod

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized the transformative growth of India’s railway sector over the past decade, underscoring the expansion of metro services and the introduction of semi-high-speed trains like the Vande Bharat Express. Addressing a public event in Dahod, PM Modi announced the launch of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Ahmedabad to Veraval, further strengthening connectivity in the state. He noted that Vande Bharat trains now run on nearly 70 routes across ...

May 8, 2025 12:47 PM

India hosts second MRSAM Eco-system summit to boost indigenous air defence capabilities

The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), organised the second edition of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit at the Manekshaw Centre on Wednesday. The event, according to the Ministry of Defence, focused on strengthening India’s air and missile defence capabilities in alignment with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives. The day-long summit bro...

April 17, 2025 2:08 PM

Lok Sabha speaker unveils roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, advocates inclusive and sustainable growth model

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, calling for a sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven development model. Addressing the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in the capital, Birla underlined the pivotal role of industry and commerce in realising India’s aspirations of becoming a fully developed nation. He emphasised that the...

April 15, 2025 1:54 PM

India’s elite leap: How PM Modi’s vision is propelling India into the global big league

Over the past decade, India has undergone a remarkable transformation that has reshaped its global standing—from being seen as a developing nation with potential to emerging as a formidable powerhouse across sectors like defence, space, and advanced technologies. At the heart of this transformation is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategic vision that has placed self-reliance, innovation, and indigenous development at the center of national policy. Through flagship initiatives such as Atm...

March 26, 2025 2:22 PM

From 2 million to 28 million: how India’s automobile sector transformed in three decades

India’s automobile industry has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by policy reforms, infrastructure advancements, and a strong push for domestic manufacturing. A key catalyst in this transformation has been the Make in India initiative. Launched in 2014, the initiative has fostered greater localization, innovation, and positioned India as a major global automotive hub. The sector has attracted substantial investment, boosted production, and made significant strides in e...

March 25, 2025 10:30 AM

India’s defence production surges to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, exports cross Rs. 21,000 crore mark

India’s defence production hit a record Rs. 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, marking a 174% rise since 2014-15, driven by the Make in India initiative. Defence exports also saw a significant boost, reaching Rs. 21,083 crore, a 30-fold increase in the last decade, with exports now spanning over 100 countries, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence on Monday. This unprecedented growth has been fuelled by strategic initiatives like iDEX and SAMARTHYA, which are propelling ...

February 11, 2025 1:14 PM

DRDO unveils indigenous technologies at Aero India 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations at the 15th edition of Aero India, taking place from February 10-14 at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru. The event, which aims to integrate stakeholders of India's defence R&D ecosystem, features a wide range of DRDO-developed systems, including working models, full-scale prototypes, and interactive displays across various formats such as indoor pavilions, outdoor exhibit...