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October 14, 2026 2:36 PM

BHAVYA: India’s push to build 100 plug-and-play industrial parks

India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its manufacturing ecosystem through the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), a ₹33,660-crore initiative aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The scheme seeks to make it easier for industries to establish operations by providing ready infrastructure, common facilities and streamlined approval processes. The initiative marks a further shift in India’s industrial development strategy—from providing industrial l...

September 29, 2026 6:21 PM

Bengal FM pitches for vertical industrial parks to overcome land crunch

West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Tuesday pitched for vertical industrial parks as a solution to the state’s acute land scarcity, proposing multi-storey gems and jewellery hubs to revive the sector and prevent the exodus of skilled artisans. Dasgupta said traditional land-intensive manufacturing setups faced spatial constraints in the state and suggested that vertical infrastructure could help address the problem. “A particular problem which we face in West Bengal is the avai...

September 25, 2026 1:53 PM

Piyush Goyal hails 12 years of ‘Make in India’, says PM Modi’s vision of manufacturing for the world is taking shape

Hailing 12 years of ‘Make in India’, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of an India that can “manufacture for the world” while meeting its own needs is taking shape, asserting that “the Make in India lion is silencing the skeptics with a deafening roar.” https://x.com/PiyushGoyal/status/2103360571488018645?s=20 “Looking back on 2014, one may recall debates about India’s manufacturing potential. At a time when...

September 25, 2026 1:30 PM

PM Modi highlights 12-year journey of ‘Make in India’, cites growth in manufacturing, investment and exports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative impact of the flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative as the program completed 12 years, citing rising domestic production, expanding investment, and higher exports as key indicators of its success. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “More made in India. More investment in India. More exports from India. A transformation visible across sectors! #12YearsOfMakeInIndia” https://x.com/narendramodi/status/21033505548399...

September 2, 2026 3:44 PM

MoSPI explains GDP methodology, negative manufacturing deflator and revisions in Q1 estimates

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday issued additional information to explain various aspects of the GDP estimates for the first quarter of 2026-27, including the use of double deflation, differences between GDP and other inflation measures, revisions to the previous year’s estimates and the gap between nominal and real Gross Value Added (GVA). The explanation comes after the Ministry released the updated annual and quarterly GDP series. The revised ser...

August 31, 2026 6:20 PM

CM Patel invites domestic, global investors to invest in Gujarat

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday invited entrepreneurs, business leaders, and domestic and global investors to invest in Gujarat, saying it offers significant opportunities in areas such as manufacturing, new technologies, and green energy. Addressing the curtain-raiser for the 11th Vibrant Gujarat summit, he said the state provides a stable policy environment, talented youth, effective governance, scale and transparency. The three-day summit will begin on January 10, 2027. The...

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 ...

September 4, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle class, MSMEs, and rural economy. Addressing the latest phase of the reform, PM Modi described the measures as a continuation of India’s decade-long commitment to bold economic reforms, including corporate tax reductions, GST implementation, and pe...

May 23, 2025 12:23 PM

Build future-ready workforce for manufacturing growth: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has called for concerted action to build talent and capacity in support of the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ mission. Addressing a roundtable attended by industry leaders and academia, Vaishnaw called on stakeholders to accelerate the development of a future-ready workforce to drive manufacturing growth in India. The roundtable discussion focused on talent development and capacity building for sustainable manufacturing, combining a global perspe...

April 29, 2025 12:24 PM

DMTX 2025 and FACTEQ 2025: Powering manufacturing advancements in India

In the vibrant heart of India's industrial tapestry, the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is going to unveil the fifth edition of the Delhi Machine Tool & Manufacturing Technology Expo (DMTX 2025). It is a gathering where innovation meets craftsmanship. Alongside it, the second edition of the Factory Equipment Expo (FACTEQ 2025) will offer a glimpse into the future of smart, sustainable factories, showcasing revolutionary equipment, intelligent material storage soluti...