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MSME Manufacturing Growth Moderates, Remains In Expansion Zone: PHDCCI

New Delhi, April 21 -- Indias manufacturing MSME sector saw moderation in growth momentum during the quarter ending March 2026 even as it continued to remain in expansion territory, according to PHD C... Read More


India To Remain Key Growth Driver In Asia-Pacific In 2026: UN Report

New Delhi, April 21 -- Indias economy is projected to grow at 6.4 percent in 2026 and 6.6 percent in 2027, maintaining its position as a key growth driver in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a re... Read More


EU Pushes 'Easily Replaceable Batteries' To Cut E-Waste From 2027

New Delhi, April 21 -- The European Union (EU) has mandated that smartphones sold in its market must feature easily replaceable batteries starting February 2027, as part of its broader push to reduce ... Read More


India, South Korea Expand Partnership Across Energy, Shipbuilding And Semiconductor Sectors

New Delhi, April 21 -- India and South Korea have reaffirmed their special strategic partnership, with a focus on strengthening energy cooperation, supply chain resilience, and trade ties in the Indo-... Read More


FISME Supports Periodic Wage Revision But Warns Against Politically-Motivated Sudden Hike

Lucknow, April 20 -- Responding to the Uttar Pradesh governments recent decision to revise minimum wages for industrial workers by up to 21 per cent, industry body Federation of Indian Micro and Small... Read More


India, Sri Lanka Explore Energy Connectivity Via Proposed Oil Pipeline

New Delhi, April 20 -- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday discussed a proposal to connect the two countries through an oil pipeline, as part... Read More


Centre Prepares Roadmap For Flex-Fuel Vehicles Amid Global Energy Market Uncertainty

New Delhi, April 20 -- India is gearing up for a nationwide push to promote flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) which can run on ethanol blends of up to E85 (85% ethanol and 15% petrol). The renewed push for ... Read More


India's First Advanced 3D Chip Packaging Unit To Come Up in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 20 -- In a major push to Indias semiconductor ambitions, the foundation stone for the countrys first advanced 3D chip packaging unit has been laid at Info Valley in Bhubaneswar, mar... Read More


Railway Projects Worth Rs 90,000 Crore Underway in Odisha: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, April 20 -- Highlighting rapid expansion of railway infrastructure in the state, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that projects worth over Rs 90,000 crore are currently under ex... Read More


Govt Approves Crop Procurement For Potato, Chana In UP & Andhra Pradesh; Extends Tur MSP In Karnataka

New Delhi, April 20 -- The central government has approved a set of procurement measures covering potatoes in Uttar Pradesh, chana in Andhra Pradesh, and an extension of tur procurement in Karnataka. ... Read More