Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, which will be observed from 9 to 17 August. Now in its fifth year, the initiative has evolved into one of India’s largest public participation campaigns, encouraging citizens to hoist the National Flag and take part in […]
Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur has congratulated renowned solo cyclist, endurance athlete and mountaineer Aasha Malviya for successfully completing an 8,500-km solo cycling expedition across India. The remarkable journey stretched from the westernmost part of the country to Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, carrying a message of women’s empowerment, patriotism, […]
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), will host the 9th India Medical Device 2026 conference on August 7–8 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare professionals and innovators to discuss the future of India’s rapidly growing medical technology (MedTech) […]
India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector has witnessed steady growth over the past 12 years, driven by higher investments, policy support, infrastructure development, and manufacturing expansion, according to the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. One of the biggest contributors to this growth has been the country’s three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs) in […]
DoT and COAI hosted two industry engagements in Mumbai to attract investments for India’s proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The Investor Roundtable and Strategic Roundtable for India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone were jointly chaired by Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Madhya Pradesh […]
In preparation for Muthoot Fincorp’s (MFL) planned initial public offering (IPO), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed six Muthoot family trusts to reorganise internally as promoters without having to make an open offer for the planned indirect acquisition of shares in Muthoot Microfin. Preethi John Muthoot (MF) Trust, Nina George (MF) […]
The Indian government is looking to boost the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in the country and provide more tax certainty by extending the tax exemptions for foreign companies that sell machinery and equipment to contract manufacturers until March 31, 2041. Companies around the world that provide contract manufacturers in India with expensive machinery stand to gain […]
NTPC, the biggest power producer in India, plans to devote approximately Rs 17 trillion over the next ten years to increase its installed power generation capacity by a factor of three by FY37. The country’s dedication to achieving a balance between energy security and decarbonisation, as well as its rapidly growing industrial base, are reflected […]
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is being reviewed by the Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC), which has proposed a number of changes to streamline corporate compliance, make it easier to do business in India, and improve the country’s system of corporate governance. Having reviewed proposed changes to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited […]
Faster payments to MSMEs through mandatory invoice routing on the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), time-bound dispute resolution, and stronger enforcement of payment awards are all provisions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The proposal aims to reform the MSME Development […]
