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New Delhi, April 6 India's services sector growth momentum slowed to the softest pace in 14 months in March, mirroring the slowdown in new business intakes, a monthly survey said on Monday.The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 58.1 in February to...

New Delhi, April 3 – The government announced on Friday that India's fisheries sector has become a significant contributor to food security, employment, and export earnings, thanks to a record investment of ₹39,272 crore since 2015.According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and...

India Manufacturing PMI Slows to Four-Year Low in March Amid Rising Costs and Global Uncertainty New Delhi, April 2: India’s manufacturing sector growth moderated sharply in March, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipping to its lowest level in nearly four years, reflecting mounting...

Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora said on Wednesday that the steel manufacturing company, Jogindra Group, will invest Rs 1,100 crore in its expansion plans in the state.Arora claimed that this investment reflects the growing confidence of the industry in Punjab's...

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme Sees ₹7,104 Crore Investment, 14,246 Jobs Created New Delhi, March 30 – The government has approved 29 new applications under its electronics component manufacturing scheme, aiming to bolster domestic production and investment within the sector...

Haveus Aerotech to Invest Rs 450 Crore in State-of-the-Art ATR MRO FacilityNew MRO Facility Planned in India Mumbai, March 28 – Haveus Aerotech, a leading aviation MRO services provider, announced on Saturday that it has signed an initial agreement to set up a state-of-the-art MRO facility for...

India’s SEZ Exports Surge 32% to ₹11.7 Lakh Crore in FY26, Boosting Investment and Jobs SEZ Exports Record Strong Growth in 2025-26 New Delhi, March 28 – India’s exports from operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs) crossed ₹11.70 lakh crore in 2025-26 (up to December 2025), registering a...

Government Invests ₹257.77 Crore in Electronics Development Fund to Support 128 Startups New Delhi, March 27 – The government has invested ₹257.77 crore under the Electronics Development Fund (EDF) in eight specialized “Daughter funds”, which have collectively provided financial support to 128...

Government, Industry Partner to Create One Crore Driver Jobs Through New Driving Schools New Delhi, March 26 – The Indian government, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, is launching a nationwide initiative to establish driving training centers in 120 aspirational districts and 500...

Major Investment Push Driven by Government Efforts Hyderabad, March 26 – The Telangana government has secured significant investment commitments following Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s participation in the World Economic Forum in 2024 and 2025. According to State Minister for Industries...

E-commerce, Healthcare Lead Hiring in India; Digital Skills in High Demand: Report New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – India’s e-commerce and healthcare sectors are driving hiring activity in the first half of FY 2026–27, while digital skills remain in high demand across industries, according to a...

India Pursues Reform Path with Conviction, Sitharaman Says New Delhi, March 25 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Wednesday that India is firmly on a path of economic reform, driven by conviction and a clear strategy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing...

India’s Workforce Projected to Expand by 4.7% in First Half of FY27 Mumbai, March 25 – India’s workforce is projected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the first half of fiscal year 2027, according to a report released on Wednesday. The growth is primarily fueled by expansion within key sectors...

New Delhi, March 24 – More than 74.52 million new jobs were created in India's unorganized sector during January–December 2025, which represents an increase of 6.18 per cent compared to the 12-month period from October 2023–September 2024, according to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector...

New Delhi, March 23 TMC MP Saket Gokhale said on Monday that the NDA government has revised its own 2025-26 Budget Estimate by nearly Rs 10 lakh crore."Rs 10 lakh crore is the difference between what they present in the budget versus what is in the revised estimates," Gokhale said, taking a...

Amaravati, March 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the Rs 1.35 lakh crore ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) project as a world-class integrated steel plant that will further strengthen India's steelmaking capabilities.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu...

TMC Wage Hike Promise for Tea Workers Faces Industry Concerns in West Bengal Stakeholders Urge Consultative Approach Amid Financial Stress in Tea Sector Kolkata, March 22: The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s proposal to increase the minimum daily wage of tea garden workers to Rs 300 has...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to Invest ₹1,500 Crore in Rajasthan Plant Expansion New Production Line at Tapukara to Boost Capacity by 2028 New Delhi, March 19: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday announced an investment of around ₹1,500 crore to set up a third production line...

Cabinet Approves ₹2,584.60 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme to Boost Clean Energy and Rural Employment Focus on Small Hydropower Projects Across States New Delhi, March 18: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme...

Government Approves 288 Shipbuilding Contracts Worth Rs 19,748 Crore Under SBFAP 456 Vessels Receive In-Principle Approval as India Pushes Maritime Manufacturing New Delhi, March 14: The government has granted in-principle approval to 288 shipbuilding contracts worth Rs 19,748 crore, covering...