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What does the global shipbuilding industry look like, and where is India?

India's shipbuilding industry aims to become one of the top ten by 2030, here is where India stands compared to the rest of the world

Semicon 2.0 scheme to raise subsidies; large chip design firms to benefit

Under the Semiconductor Incentive Scheme 2.0, the subsidy amount is likely to increase beyond the current limit

Air traffic soars as more passengers opt for direct flights to & from India

In 2023, around 37 million international passengers booked direct flights, an increase of 2 million compared to 2019, according to UK-based air consultancy firm OAG

Here's what India needs to accomplish its semiconductor ambitions

The focus should be on identifying the spots in the supply chain where India can enter quickly and scale up effectively

Cost of convenience: Restaurants list higher prices in online menus

Consumers are generally paying more while ordering food from online platforms and apps compared to eating at the same restaurant from which they order online

Shipbuilders from Japan, Korea keen to invest here: Sarbananda Sonowal

Sonowal says coastal states to soon have own shipbuilding policies

Regulatory, supply chain challenges affecting growth of medtech sector

Industry also faces shortages of component suppliers and talent, particularly in research and development

MHI all set to auction final 10 gigawatt-hour of the ACC PLI scheme

In June 2021, MHI launched the Rs 18,100 crore ACC PLI scheme with a total capacity of 50 GWh

India's steel companies look forward to recycle mandate for automakers

Proposed mandate will help steel scrap availability and in reducing emissions, they say

PM Modi participate in renewable energy investor's meet in Gujarat tomorrow

Taking to his social media handle, Prime Minister Modi posted on X, "After memorable programs in Jharkhand, I landed in Ahmedabad a short while ago

Infrastructure, agriculture key focus areas of 100 days of Modi 3.0

The thrust of the Modi government has been on providing stability on the policy front with flexible approach to adopt certain changes to remove teething problems without diluting the original concept

BJP MP Khandelwal asks Goyal to suspend festival sales of e-commerce giants

He added that 'instead of acting as neutral platforms, 'both Flipkart and Amazon' favored select sellers, and disadvantaged the vast majority of sellers'

India seeks investment from S Korea, Japan to set up shipbuilding clusters

Currently, India holds less than 1 per cent of the global shipbuilding market, dominated by China, South Korea, and Japan

Bengal to streamline e-rickshaw registration, discontinue illegal vehicles

A senior transport department official said that district magistrates have been asked to identify battery-operated unregistered e-rickshaws built clandestinely at local garages and phase them

Cathay Cargo wants Indian airlines to use Hong Kong-based cargo terminal

According to Mark Watts, Chief Operating Officer of Cathay Cargo Terminal, facility, with annual shipment handling capacity of 2.7 million tonnes, is open for all airlines that fly into Hong Kong

Govt may set up panel to ensure compliance by online gaming platforms

The notices were issued to these gaming companies as they were not paying GST at 28 per cent rate

90% of financial institutions focus on AI, GenAI for innovation: PwC India

Further, 84 per cent of respondents stated that customer experience and engagement - acquisition, onboarding and servicing was the key area of focus for innovation initiatives

India audio device mkt sees remarkable growth, hits Rs 5,000 cr sales: GFK

Indian consumers have a "massive appetite" for audio devices and are seeking a cinematic experience and convenient listening

Increasing freight costs, container shortages threaten exports: GTRI

Between 2022 and 2024, shipping rates for a 40-foot container have fluctuated significantly

PMAY and MNREGA projects bring relief to J-K residents, say locals

People have received 'Pucca' houses under PMAY and frequent employment under MNREGA, bringing relief from issues like migration and frequent repairs required in 'Kaccha' houses