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February 9, 2026 7:54 PM

Ministry of Steel Signs MoUs for 85 Specialty Steel Projects Involving Investment of ₹11,887 Crore

The Ministry of Steel on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for 85 projects involving 55 companies under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.2 (third round) for specialty steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy and senior officials of the Ministry of Steel. The signing of the MoUs marks a significant step towards advancing the government’s Make in India vision. Participating comp...

January 13, 2026 6:57 PM

Make in India drive showcased at SteelFab 2026 in Sharjah

The India Pavilion has once again placed India’s growing steel fabrication and metalworking industry in the international spotlight at the 21st edition of SteelFab, being held from January 12 to 15 at the Sharjah Expo Centre in the United Arab Emirates. SteelFab is regarded as a key regional platform for innovation, product launches, technology demonstrations and business partnerships in the metalworking and fabrication sectors. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry since 2023, th...

December 28, 2025 11:51 AM

Govt notifies guidelines for shipbuilding assistance, development schemes; ₹44,700 crore outlay to boost capacity

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified the operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives — the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) — aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding capacity and enhancing its global competitiveness. Together, the schemes involve a total outlay of ₹44,725 crore and provide a transparent, accountable framework for implementation. Union Minister for ...

December 3, 2025 10:42 AM

PLI schemes drive Centre’s push for domestic chemical, pharma manufacturing under Make in India

The government has stepped up efforts to expand domestic chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing through a combination of infrastructure development and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Tuesday. According to details shared by Minister of State Anupriya Patel in the Rajya Sabha, multiple schemes are currently under implementation to promote investment, expand production capacity, and reduce import dependency across key segments. The ...

November 24, 2025 9:30 PM

BEL and France’s Safran to jointly manufacture HAMMER precision-guided weapon in India

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED), France, have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement to produce the HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground weapon system in India. The agreement was formalised in New Delhi on Monday, according to a Defence Ministry statement. The document was signed by BEL Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Jain and SED Executive Vice President Alexandre Ziegler, in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kuma...

November 18, 2025 1:26 PM

Govt approves 17 projects worth ₹7,172 crore under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Monday cleared 17 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). With a total investment of ₹7,172 crore, the projects are expected to generate production worth ₹65,111 crore and create 11,808 direct jobs across the country, according to the ministry. This latest round of approvals follows an earlier tranche of seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore. The new projects are spread across Goa, Gujarat, Ja...

October 30, 2025 12:12 PM

DRDO transfers technology for eight defence products to industry partners at SAMANVAY 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) covering eight advanced defence products to industry partners during the inaugural session of SAMANVAY 2025, a two-day industry synergy meet organised by the Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster of DRDO in Bengaluru. The technologies transferred include the D-29 Electronic Warfare Suite, NATSAT-Handheld and NATSAT-Mini Terminals, Sarang Ele...

October 27, 2025 1:47 PM

PM Modi shares Finance Minister Sitharaman’s article on strengthening food processing for national security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing India’s domestic food processing capacity, describing it as vital for national security, rural prosperity, and economic resilience. Responding to a post by the Finance Minister’s office on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) wrote, “Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman highlights that strengthening domestic food processing capa...

October 23, 2025 3:24 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting India’s maritime ambition and green shipping leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, detailing how India’s growing and resilient industrial base - powered by the ‘Make in India’ initiative - and efforts to modernise, mechanise, and digitise ports are providing the nation with a unique strategic advantage along the busy east-west trade route. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “In this must-read article, Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal exp...

October 20, 2025 2:10 PM

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers aboard INS Vikrant off Goa coast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of celebrating Diwali with armed forces personnel on Monday, visiting the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. Interacting with the naval personnel, PM Modi expressed his gratitude for being able to celebrate the festival of lights with the soldiers. “Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun’s rays on the ocean�...