New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Annual defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in financial year (FY) 2025-26, which is three times higher than the figure in FY 2014-15, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.On the other hand, defence exports reached a record over Rs 38,000 crore, up from Rs 686 crore in FY 2013-14, representing an increase of nearly 57 times and underlining the global confidence in the ‘Make in India’ platforms.“India’s journey over the last…
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New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government would establish modern testing facilities across toy manufacturing clusters in the country through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), National Test House and other government and semi-government laboratories, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, urging industry stakeholders to identify and communicate the testing equipment required to ensure that Indian toys meet the highest quality standards for both domestic and international consumers.The…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday inaugurated its most advanced vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda in Haryana, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi jointly dedicating the plant through video conferencing during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi.Spread across 800 acres, the integrated manufacturing complex has been developed with an adjoining supplier park and is designed to become one of the world’s large…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Emphasising the need for deeper bilateral cooperation amid growing global uncertainty, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday said that Japan and India should build on their respective strengths to achieve shared prosperity. Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the Japanese PM extended gratitude for the warm hospitality and expressed joy on PM Modi’s affectionate reference…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s manufacturing ambitions under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to jointly inaugurate Maruti Suzuki India’s new automobile manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda in Haryana.The Kharkhoda unit marks Maruti Suzuki’s fourth manufacturing plant in India and represents one of the company’s biggest investments in the country.Together, the automaker’s four manufacturing facili…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began her three-day India visit, Japanese companies are set to announce investments worth nearly $12.5 billion (around 2 trillion yen) in the country.More than 150 Japanese companies are participating in the Japan-India Economic Forum alongside the summit. The investment commitment is part of the broader commitment announced last year to facilitate 10 trillion yen in private Japanese investments in India over a decade.In a post o…
Vadodara, June 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday noted that the rapidly changing geopolitical environment made India’s self-reliance, technological capability and national security increasingly important, describing all three as essential to determining the country’s future global role. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Vadodara, Singh said the country’s ambition of becoming a developed nation by 2047 extended beyond econo…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Industry leaders on Tuesday said that the approval of the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 is a forward-looking policy initiative that can accelerate the transition towards sustainable urban mobility while strengthening investment, manufacturing and innovation across India’s electric mobility ecosystem.Leading industry chamber PHDCCI said it will work closely with policymakers, and industry stakeholders to support effective implementation of the policy and facili…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform to enhance efficiency, accountability, and timely execution of strategic R&D projects in the defence sector.The DFP-2026 aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels within the Department of Defence R&D. The revised framework addresses several critical requirements, including dedicated financial provisions for trial ca…
Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday said that countries across the world are increasingly looking to India as a “trusted partner”, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forward-looking leadership for strengthening the country’s global standing. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat in Vadodara, Patel said the country’s economic transformation had been driven by governance that anticipates f…