ET announces 5th Supply Chain & Logistics Conclave 2026 in New Delhi | TKIL eyes green hydrogen leadership | Corning to double India auto presence
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The Economic Times announces the 5th edition of the Supply Chain & Logistics Conclave 2026 in New Delhi
The two-day conclave, scheduled for January 20-21, will convene over 500 senior industry executives, 60+ eminent speakers, and 15+ knowledge sessions to deliberate on the transformation of India's supply chain and logistics ecosystem.  read more...
TKIL Industries targets green hydrogen leadership with phased localisation and export push
In an interview with ET Manufacturing, Suresh Agasti, Head of Green Hydrogen at TKIL Industries Ltd., discusses the company's vision for green hydrogen as the cornerstone of India's clean energy journey, bridging hard-to-abate industries with renewables and encouraging innovation and self-reliance t...  read more...
Corning bets big on India, plans to double cars using its technology
The material science major is blending its legacy emission-control technologies with new glass and fibre solutions for connected, lightweight cars.  read more...
The big $10 billion: India sets iPhone exports record
In September alone traditionally a lean period, along with August, as users await new models Apple clocked outward shipments worth $1.25 billion.  read more...
India to enhance defence self-reliance with ₹1.2 lakh crore military hardware push by 2025
This surge reflects a strategic shift towards self-reliance and adapting to modern, technology-driven warfare, including non-contact methods like drones. The government aims for high self-reliance, global export prominence, and advancements in niche defence technologies.  read more...
Jindal India commissions ₹1,500 crore downstream steel facility in West Bengal
The capacity expansion will increase the company's existing annual capacity of 1 million tonnes by 60 per cent, the company said in a statement.  read more...
India-UK FTA a shot in the arm for India's green energy manufacturing space
India's landmark free trade agreement with the UK could enhance opportunities for renewable energy exports, including solar modules and wind turbines.  read more...
British steel industry faces 'existential threat' from EU tariff hike
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Cracked valve involved in US Steel plant explosion: Chemical Safety Board
The CSB has not determined whether the valve failures occurred before or were the result of the explosion on Aug. 11, which killed two and injured 11 workers at the company's coke works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania.  read more...
Toyota and other manufacturers invest to fill child care void for workers
The automaker recently announced plans to add more than 1,000 seats at child care facilities across the country. It's one of many manufacturers, including Iowa company Sukup, to expand this employment benefit.  read more...
SC refuses to quash money laundering proceedings against JSW Steel in illegal mining probe
The Supreme Court has declined to halt money laundering proceedings against JSW Steel and its officers concerning an illegal mining scam linked to G. Janardhana Reddy's Obulapuram Mining Company.  read more...
EU plans major steel tariff increase to protect industry from Chinese competition
The proposed measures are designed to help the industry invest and become competitive again. Millions of jobs are at risk if action is not taken.  read more...
Philippines manufacturing output grows 2%, driven by food production
The Philippines' manufacturing output increased, with the value of production index (VaPI) rising 2 per cent year-on-year, following a decline of 1.9 per cent in July, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday.  read more...
Intel to reveal tech details on forthcoming PC chip, sources say
The Panther Lake chips are the company's high-end mobile processors that are typically included in more expensive laptops and are the first high-volume Intel products to use the 18A process that the company has spent billions developing.  read more...
US lawmakers raise alarm over China's $40 billion chip equipment purchases amid regulatory loopholes
The purchases increased significantly last year. This development has profound implications for global technology and security. Lawmakers are calling for broader bans on chipmaking tool sales to China.  read more...
Chinese semiconductor companies line up their chips to match US giants
Despite significant investment and increased output plans, analysts believe China will struggle to match Nvidia's technical prowess within the current decade due to complex challenges in memory, packaging, and software.  read more...
JLR resumes phased production after cyber incident; launches supplier financing scheme
The programme will provide a majority prepayment shortly after order placement, with a final payment upon invoice receipt.  read more...
Tessolve joins eSync alliance to boost connected vehicle software solutions
Tessolve's expertise complements the eSync Alliance's three-tier server-client-agent architecture, enabling integration across vehicle layers from embedded systems and ECUs to cloud services.  read more...
iCreate launches drone challenge 2025 to propel India's drone innovation landscape
The challenge offers a national platform for innovators, with ₹2 crore in funding and extensive support. It aims to develop advanced drone technologies and critical components. The program includes regional qualifiers, a prototype acceleration phase, and a Grand Demo Day.  read more...
Avantel opens ₹56 crore Hyderabad facility to boost indigenous aerospace, defence R&D
The facility will support assembly, integration and testing of satellites and establish Ground Station as a Service for satellite data reception.  read more...
Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates Space and Defence Industries Exhibition in Chennai
MK Stalin said that Tamil Nadu is emerging as a leader in the manufacturing sector and emphasised the state's commitment to the growth of India's space sector.  read more...
New satellite plant to open in Italy to boost production capacity
The new facility, costing 100 million euros, will produce around 100 dual-use satellites annually, supporting both civil and defense programs.  read more...
Turkish Airlines faces two-year delay in engine repairs, grounding 45 Airbus jets
This disruption, affecting numerous carriers, is expected to continue until at least mid-2027, impacting flight availability and airfares.  read more...
FMCG firms witness trade disruption in September, hopeful of growth in second half of FY26
Consumers deferred purchases anticipating price cuts, leading to a temporary moderation in sales. Companies expect demand to rebound in the second half, aided by price stabilization and improved sentiment. Â