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Government must protect domestic manufacturing from self-serving forces

What matters, however, is the manufacturing environment India is building

Slowdown in new orders pulls manufacturing PMI to 4 month low in September

India's manufacturing PMI fell to 57.7 in September from 59.3 in August, as US tariffs slowed orders and output, though GST rate cuts lifted business confidence and export demand

India's industrial production grows 4% in August, shows govt data

While the manufacturing sector recorded growth of 3.8 per cent in August, the electricity sector grew by 4.1 per cent, and the mining sector registered 6.0 per cent growth during the same period

DGTR recommends 5-year anti-dumping duty on select Chinese cranes imports

The commerce ministry's probe agency has advised imposing a five-year anti-dumping duty on specific Chinese crane imports to shield domestic firms from low-cost shipments

Manufacturing, consumer goods lift India's July IIP growth to 3.5%

IIP growth rose to 3.5% in July from 1.5% in June, driven by manufacturing, construction and consumer durables, though mining remained weak and electricity showed modest gains

Enabling growth: Why structural reforms are needed in manufacturing

The deeper challenge lies in the sector's role in the economy. Despite years of policy attention, manufacturing contributes just 17% of gross domestic product and only about 12 per cent of jobs

Trump turns ally investments into $10 trillion US 'sovereign wealth fund'

Trump's trade policy could channel over $10 trillion into US factories by linking tariff relief for allies to targeted investments in critical industries

Moody's warns US 50% tariffs could erode India's manufacturing growth

Credit rating agency says India's manufacturing growth momentum and electronics competitiveness are at risk if tariff dispute with US persists

Renault Group gets CCI nod to acquire remaining 51% stake in Indian JV

Fair trade regulator CCI on Monday approved French auto major Renault group's proposal to buy out its Japanese partner Nissan's remaining 51 per cent stake in their Indian manufacturing joint venture -- Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd. Renault Group B V and its nominee Renault SAS are acquiring the entire shareholding of the Nissan entities in Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL). "The proposed combination involves the acquisition of equity shares and fully paid-up zero coupon non-convertible redeemable preference shares held by Nissan Motor Company Ltd," the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in a release. Japan (Nissan) and Nissan Overseas Investments B V (Nissan Overseas) are collectively divesting their stakes in the joint venture. Renault Group B V is engaged in the designing and manufacturing of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles worldwide and Renault SAS is engaged in the construction, maintenance and manufacturing of parts and ...

Manufacturing dominated new projects in Q1, share at 10-quarter high

The government has been driving much of the capital expenditure (capex) in recent years through its announced investments in roads, railways, and other infrastructure projects

Mahindra, Uno Minda eye making rare earth magnets in India as China curbs bite

Mahindra and Uno Minda are exploring rare earth magnet manufacturing in India as the government considers incentives and stockpiling amid Chinese export curbs

Is China using 'silent sanction' on talent to target India's mfg sector?

Over 300 Chinese technicians exit Apple supply chain; experts believe that the move may slow down skilling and affect efficiency but not production quality in Indian manufacturing sites

Datanomics: Half the manufacturing segments still far from pre-Covid level

Wood and its products recorded a higher production level by 3.7 per cent in the first two months of FY 26 over the corresponding period of 2011-12 but it was below the 2019-20 level

Fastest growth in years: Corporate manufacturing trumps household units

The gross value added by household manufacturing units has grown 13.5 per cent in absolute terms between FY19 and FY24 after adjusting for inflation

Manufacturing investment gestation rate rises to 5-year peak: CMIE

Global companies push for diversification may play a role

Why manufacturing-led export still matters for the poor countries

What made the traditional development model so successful was its reliance on exports, which enabled countries like South Korea to tap into virtually unlimited global demand

Manufacturing mission: The sector needs the right policy intervention

One of the core challenges lies in the structural composition of Indian manufacturing

DPIIT inks pact with Hafele India to help startups in manufacturing sector

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Thursday said it has inked a pact with furniture sector firm Hafele India to help startups in the manufacturing sector. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Hafele will drive initiatives that support product innovation, local sourcing, and entrepreneurship through targeted investments, mentorship, and integration into global value chains. It will expand its support to startups and MSMEs by offering access to infrastructure, supplier development opportunities, technical collaboration, and market access, the department said. The DPIIT will facilitate ecosystem access through Startup India, enabling startup connections, program participation, and co-branding. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, Director, DPIIT, said, "Through investments, mentorship, and ecosystem partnerships, we aim to empower startups that are building the next generation of globally competitive manufacturing capabilities." Sanjiv, Joint ..

Manufacturing reality: Domestic vs foreign consumption gets more complex

The degree of domestic versus foreign contribution to the consumption of a nation's economy

Manufacturing funds: Bet on potential gains from global trade shifts

There are 12 actively managed manufacturing funds, which have total assets under management (AUM) of ₹32,999 crore. Four passive funds also exist; they together have an AUM of ₹473 crore