Industrial Policy

The Cabinet approved the ₹33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 industrial parks with Centre-state and private participation, aiming to boost manufacturing, investment and jobs

The Supreme Court on Monday said that a nine-judge Constitution bench will commence hearing on the contentious issue pertaining to the definition of the word 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 from March 17. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi formulated questions for consideration. The top court asked parties to update their written submissions or submit additional fresh written submissions on or before February 28, 2026. It clarified that matter will be heard on March 17 and 18. "In our considered opinion, we have to adjudicate following issues: Whether test laid down in para 140 to 144 by Justice V Krishna Iyer in Bangalore water supply case on whether enterprise falls within definition of Industry lays down correct law? "Whether the Industrial disputes amendment act 1982 had not seemingly come into force and industry code had any legal impact on the expression 'industry'," the bench said. The top court said it

Singur's industrial promise was undone by flawed land acquisition and a costly return to agriculture. Reviving it through farmer-led industrial parks could restore value and growth

The Cabinet Secretariat is conducting a deregulation exercise to enhance ease of doing business across 23 priority areas

Bery called for the future of manufacturing success to be built through fostering regional clusters focused on local competitive advantages and not a uniform national approach

The Centre's draft labour and employment policy reflects new economic realities. But, concerns remain over its enforcement in a labour landscape marked by a massive informal sector

Manufacturing gains offset by weaker mining and electricity output; economists see GST cuts and festive demand boosting growth in coming months

The CBAM is expected to drive the transition of manufacturing globally away from carbon emissions and the use of fossil fuels

India's conscious decision to return to industrial policy and state-guided investment has had the inevitable consequence of empowering the largest conglomerates

The policy, which was notified on February 27, envisages "Amrit Kaal: Chhattisgarh Vision 2047 with an aim to set new benchmarks in the industrial development of the state"

India's industrial output in February was its weakest since August 2024, hurt by slowing manufacturing and mining sector growth

The policy aims to position Karnataka as a leader in sustainable industrial practices through incentives for green manufacturing

The Karnataka global investors' meet, scheduled from February 12 to 14 in Bengaluru, is themed "Reimagining Growth" and aims to showcase Karnataka as a key destination for global investment

Move may be key to achieving Centre's goal of $11 billion space-related export by 2033

Kumar Mangalam spoke of the history of BITS Pilani, which his family founded almost a century ago. The institution has given thousands of dynamic leaders and entrepreneurs to the world

CM Yadav also distributed land allotment letters to representatives of 20 industrial units in the renewable energy sector and extended his congratulations

The New Industrial Development Policy 2024-29, which came into effect from November 1, will be the sixth after the state came into existence on November 1, 2000. It will exist till October 31, 2030

The decision to develop select cities as industrial hubs is sound, but revisiting the choice of locations could make it a game-changer

Manufacturing sector contributes about 24 per cent to its gross state domestic product

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal would chair a meeting of state industry ministers on September 5 to discuss ways to promote industrial growth of the country, an official said. As industry is a state subject, they are key stakeholders in promoting the sector, the official said. "Issues like ways to promote manufacturing, promotion of industries and state issues may come up for deliberations on September 5 here," the official added. The Centre is already taking a number of measures in this direction and that includes reducing compliance burden, promoting ease of doing business and setting up of industrial townships. Recently, the Government of India approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These industrial areas will be in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Ag