Made In India

Op Sindoor boosted trust in made-in-India defence platforms: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that after Operation Sindoor, the trust in "made-in-India" defence platforms has received a boost. In his address at an event here, he also reiterated that "today, our defence production has reached over Rs 1.78 lakh crore, and about 8-9 years ago, it stood at approximately Rs 46,000 crore". The Union minister asserted that after Operation Sindoor, "trust in made-in-India defence platforms has got enhanced". Operation Sindoor was India's decisive military action conducted in May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Several defence platforms built in India had played a key role in it. Singh said, "Defence exports too have reached a record over Rs 38,000 crore, and in 2013-14, it stood at just Rs 686 crore, and it has grown today 57 times. And, I have not sought the full report, but, currently it should be hovering around Rs 40,000 crore, is my estimate." In his address, he also spoke of India's journey in various sectors i

'Made in India' label stands for quality, national pride: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the 'Made in India' label represents the country's reputation and commitment to quality and stressed that quality is not just a corporate metric, but a national responsibility. Goyal cited Tamil Nadu-based Florence Shoe Company's global success as an example of how Indian entrepreneurs are strengthening Brand India's image through world-class manufacturing. Sharing the story of Florence Shoe Company founder Aqeel Ahmed Panaruna during a business plenary session in London on June 27, Goyal said an international customer spotted a luxury Hugo Boss shoe at Cairo Airport, checked its label and found it carried the words "Made in India". The shoe had been manufactured by Panaruna's company in Ambur, Tamil Nadu. "When you label a product 'Made in India', you are representing a country," he said. For entrepreneurs like Aqeel, quality is not just a corporate metric, it is a national responsibility, Goyal said in a social media ...

India's achievements fill citizens with pride: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'

Noting that India attained achievements concerning security and self-reliance in June that will fill every citizen with pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the maiden successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft and DRDO successfully testing the indigenous 'Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile'.In his monthly 'Mann ki baat' programme, PM Modi said also referred to the induction of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray in the Indian Navy earlier this month."Half of the year 2026 is drawing to a close. Over these six months, we have discussed numerous achievements of our countrymen in Mann Ki Baat. In June as well, the nation has attained certain achievements that fill every citizen with pride. These successes are linked to the country's security and self-reliance," he said."Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a Navy-related event in Kolkata. There, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, & INS Agray were inducted into the ...

MINI starts India production of Countryman C, prices SUV at ₹47.5 lakh

Locally manufactured SUV becomes the most affordable Countryman in India and strengthens MINI's domestic portfolio

First made-in-India C-295 transport aircraft completes maiden test flight

The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Wednesday. The IAF is procuring 56 C-295 transport aircraft at a cost of around Rs 21,935 crore. Forty of these aircraft will be assembled by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in cooperation with Airbus at a production facility in Vadodara. The IAF congratulated the entire team behind the successful maiden flight of the first India-made C-295. "The achievement reinforces India's growing aerospace capabilities and underscores the Indian Air Force's commitment to fostering indigenous defence capability under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat," it said.

Piyush Goyal asks industry to boost manufacturing to reduce imports

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday asked the industry to identify goods that can be manufactured in India to help reduce import dependence of those products. He also suggested increasing exports and buy goods manufactured in India, rather than importing them. Addressing domestic traders, he said, "You should keep an eye on what goods are being imported, you will see opportunities in that too, what things can be manufactured in India." Goyal urged stakeholders to study import trends through the commerce ministry's trade portal and identify opportunities for domestic manufacturing and import substitution. The minister said despite global economic uncertainties, triggered by Russia-Ukraine and West Asia crisis, India's exports rose about 5 per cent to USD 863.11 billion in 2025-26. "This year's target is USD 1 trillion. This is a big target. We have to work together for this," Goyal said, adding that the industry should focus on quality, improving competitiveness a

Govt to launch 'Made In India' branding scheme soon, says DPIIT secretary

DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the government is ready to roll out a broader "Made in India" branding framework after a successful pilot in steel

Draft defence buying policy raises 'Made in India' content norms

The draft also proposes monitoring timelines from the request for information (RFI) stage onwards, alongside the planning of concurrent activities, to compress overall acquisition timelines

Shedding China baggage, India's luggage brands unpack manufacturing at home

A quiet supply-chain reset is underway as travel habits change and indigenous brands gain support

Prada partners with LIDCOM, LIDKAR to co-create Kolhapuri-inspired sandals

Prada has formalised a collaboration with LIDCOM and LIDKAR to produce a Kolhapuri-inspired limited-edition sandal collection, manufactured in India with skilled artisans

From Vizag's fringes, AMTZ prescribes fully 'Made in India' hospitals

Made in India Hospital concept is to build upon the point that an entire hospital could be made functional and operational, using Made in India medical equipment, said Jitendra Sharma MD&CEO of AMTZ

In an AI-obsessed world, India's craft may yet redefine 'Made in India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine

Made-in-India boost: Diwali sales skyrocket to record ₹5.4 trillion

CAIT survey finds Diwali sales surged 25% as consumers embraced Indian-made goods, aided by GST cuts and strong rural and small-business participation

Kaynes Semicon rolls out first Made-in-India chips module, sent to US firm

About 900 intelligent power modules (IPMs) were dispatched to AOS, a Sunnyvale-based company that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of power semiconductors globally

UP govt to hold global roadshows to attract manufacturing investments

The Yogi Adityanath-led government is targeting ₹3 trillion in manufacturing investments in 2025-26, up from ₹2.81 trillion in FY25

Will you give up foreign goods: Kejriwal takes jibe over PM's swadeshi call

Questioning the American companies operating in India, he said that the public expects action from the Prime Minister

Iron Pillar bets on manufacturing revival, AI disruption amid trade war

Iron Pillar sees manufacturing and AI as India's next big opportunities, citing global trade tensions, supply chain shifts and the need for industrial self-reliance

PM Modi urges pride in 'swadeshi' products during 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon people to take pride in "swadeshi" (made in India) products as the festival season peaks in the coming weeks, stressing the mantra of "vocal for local" and the path of "aatmanirbhar Bharat" will lead to a developed India. Everything that is needed in life should be "swadeshi", he said in the 'Mann ki Baat' programme, repeatedly emphasising his point at a time when he has doubled down on the need for the country to become self-reliant amid a dip in the ties with the US after President Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. As different parts of the country celebrate Ganesh festival, and Durga Puja and Diwali approach, he said people should never forget about "swadeshi" products during the festivals, be it in purchasing gifts, clothes, decor items or anything else. He stated, "Say with pride this is swadeshi, say with pride this is swadeshi, say with pride this is swadeshi. We have to move forward with this feeling

'Made in India' gets UK boost: Goyal hails 'red carpet' for local products

India-UK Free Trade Agreement boosts 'Made in India' exports. Piyush Goyal shares a state-wise list of products gaining UK access, highlighting regional gains and new global trade opportunities

India-made Jimny helps Suzuki top Japan imports in June, overtakes Mercedes

Demand for the India-built Jimny Nomad pushes Suzuki past Mercedes in Japan's import charts, even as Maruti Suzuki faces a domestic slowdown in sales