Economy Interviews
India to manufacture 3 nanometre chips by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
From chips to sovereign AI, Ashwini Vaishnaw lays out how India plans to build a full-stack tech ecosystem and become a major semiconductor and AI power by 2032
 "India to manufacture 3 nanometre chips by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
EU's carbon tax to kick in from Jan 1, may hurt Indian exporters: GTRI
The 27-nation bloc is imposing this tax on goods that emit carbon during the manufacturing process
 "EU's carbon tax to kick in from Jan 1, may hurt Indian exporters: GTRI")
BS Samriddhi: 'Uttar Pradesh has a healthy pipeline of foreign investments'
UP's industrial push gains momentum with strong policy incentives, rising land demand, and a major fifth ground-breaking ceremony set to roll out projects worth lakh-crores
 "BS Samriddhi: 'Uttar Pradesh has a healthy pipeline of foreign investments'")
Expect our state's share in tax devolution to rise to 20%: UP FM Khanna
UP's finance minister Suresh Khanna says disciplined spending, revenue surpluses and rising capex have helped India's most populous state maintain fiscal stability while expanding infrastructure
 "Expect our state's share in tax devolution to rise to 20%: UP FM Khanna")
SHANTI Bill has fully solved third-party liability issue: Holtec CEO
India's SHANTI nuclear law aligns liability with global norms, easing investor concerns and opening India's nuclear sector to greater private and foreign investment, says Holtec CEO Kris Singh
 "SHANTI Bill has fully solved third-party liability issue: Holtec CEO")
Job transition with AI will not be as dramatic as feared: Susan Athey
Susan Athey talks about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce and the economy and how interoperability is important for competition in the digital space
 "Job transition with AI will not be as dramatic as feared: Susan Athey")
Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Northeast is growing 1.6x faster than India, with ₹4.48 trillion in investment commitments and a push on logistics, credit and connectivity, says Scindia
 "Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia")
Datanomics: More women seek jobs, but stiff labour market a challenge
Despite a sharp rise in women's labour force participation, India has seen little improvement in female employment rates or women's share in labour income
 "Datanomics: More women seek jobs, but stiff labour market a challenge")
Right time for mkt-linked DAP rates with minimal farmer impact: FAI chief
FAI chief S Sankarasubramanian says buying fertiliser assets abroad could keep value capture outside India; FY27 subsidy requirement may be lower as global prices are softening
 "Right time for mkt-linked DAP rates with minimal farmer impact: FAI chief")
We expect deposit rates to moderate after this rate cut, says RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation remains benign and policy remains neutral, adding that future rate moves will depend on data and effective transmission
 "We expect deposit rates to moderate after this rate cut, says RBI")
India's FY26 growth forecast likely to be revised upwards: Harald Finger
Finger talks about the task ahead for the 16th Finance Commission, impact of artificial intelligence (AI), and more
 "India's FY26 growth forecast likely to be revised upwards: Harald Finger")
We should look at FDI from China with safeguards: CII President Memani
Memani said the government should fast-track disinvestment of public sector units and use this capital for some large transformational projects
 "We should look at FDI from China with safeguards: CII President Memani")
Want labour machinery to focus on defaulting firms: Labour Secretary
Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani talks about how the ministry plans to enforce worker protections without bureaucratic drags and how states are aligning their rules with the national framework
 "Want labour machinery to focus on defaulting firms: Labour Secretary")
India's message clear, trade should be trusted: PM Narendra Modi at G20
Marred by the US boycott, the Summit saw leaders focusing on tech, rare-earth minerals shortage and climate change
 "India's message clear, trade should be trusted: PM Narendra Modi at G20")
India signs first LPG term deal with US to import 2.2 mt of cooking gas
Development comes at a time when negotiations for India-US BTA gather steam
 "India signs first LPG term deal with US to import 2.2 mt of cooking gas")
We need to brace up because of unpredictable US policy: Priyank Kharge
The state's IT and biotechnology minister outlines strategies to attract investment, foster DeepTech and AI, and develop specialised talent amid global trade and visa challenges
 "We need to brace up because of unpredictable US policy: Priyank Kharge")
Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu
Naidu outlines a tech-driven roadmap for the state - from AI data centers and quantum computing to green hydrogen and MSME-led industrial growth
 "Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu")
Confident Odisha will lead India in investments soon, says CM Manjhi
CM Majhi says Odisha is witnessing record industrial activity, signing projects worth ₹50,000 crore in maritime development and ₹13 trillion in overall investments
 "Confident Odisha will lead India in investments soon, says CM Manjhi")
Google investment will put Vizag on global map, says Nara Lokesh
Google's $15-billion AI hub in Vizag will anchor India's next big tech ecosystem as the state pivots from special status to investment-led growth, says Nara Lokesh
 "Google investment will put Vizag on global map, says Nara Lokesh")
Smaller SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut: Skoda's Ashish Gupta
Biggest sales advantage is in the sub 4-metre segment, says Ashish Gupta
 "Smaller SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut: Skoda's Ashish Gupta")