India, Italy deepen aerospace ties | Smartphone exports up 95% to $13.5 bn in H1 FY25 | L&T Semiconductor, Foxconn unit tie up for wafer manufacturing
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India, Italy explore deeper aerospace ties amid shifting global supply chains
The collaboration has the potential to open access to critical technologies and design capabilities, helping India evolve into a design-led aerospace power.  read more...
India's smartphone exports jump 95% in September, touch $13.5 billion in H1 FY25
This exceptional growth, despite seasonal dips, highlights the nation's robust manufacturing ecosystem and increasing competitiveness in global value chains. For April-September 2025, exports hit $13.5 billion, a 60% rise, with the US emerging as a dominant destination.  read more...
L&T Semiconductor Tech, Foxconn subsidiary partner for advanced wafer manufacturing
This collaboration will leverage HYS's fabrication expertise and LTSCT's integration know-how to engineer and produce wafers for automotive and industrial applications, addressing the increasing demand in electrification platforms.  read more...
GE Aerospace's Pune facility marks 10 years of operations
The Pune facility manufactures components for CFM's LEAP, GEnx, and GE9X engines, which are supplied to factories worldwide.  read more...
Indian railway equipment manufacturers expect to capture 7-8% of $360 bn global market in FY2026
"The domestic market of Indian railway equipment manufacturing industry is around 2.5 lakh crore in railway equipment sector in the financial year," said Puneet Kaura.  read more...
Stellantis says it will add 5,000 US factory jobs with $13 billion investment; Canada loses Compass production
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Siemens partners with Airbus to decarbonise three UK sites
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Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs
Indian textile exporters pivot to Europe amid steep U.S. tariffs, seeking new buyers and diversifying markets for growth.  read more...
To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review
While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.  read more...
Lohum to invest ₹500 crore in rare earth refining hub, eyes $100 million fundraise and IPO by 2027
The new facility will focus on refining rare earth elements essential for electric mobility, batteries, and green technologies.  read more...
Jindal Stainless launches stainless steel salt tipper trailers for safe transportation
These trailers address corrosion and high maintenance issues in salt transport.  read more...
Sterling Gtake rebrands as Sterling E-Mobility Solutions to strengthen EV tech portfolio
Rebranding reflects the company's shift towards integrated EV powertrain and power electronics solutions, backed by global technology partnerships.  read more...
Copper producer Aurubis held talks with US on support for new smelter
With significant US demand and limited domestic smelting capacity, the company sees a strategic opportunity. Aurubis is also considering expanding its existing US recycling operations and building a new plant on the West Coast.  read more...
Singapore economy slows in Q3, US tariffs weigh on manufacturing
Singapore's export-driven manufacturing sector was flat year-on-year in the third quarter, compared with the 5.0 percent growth in the second quarter, according to the ministry.  read more...
WPI inflation softens in September to 0.13%, against 0.52% in August
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday released provisional data for September 2025 showing India's All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation at 0.13 per cent year-on-year.  read more...
LG eyes India's software strength for chips, AI
LG wants to set up more factories in India, considering that the country with its fast-growing GDP is not far from the inflection point which will lead to explosive demand for appliances and could cause some shortages, Cho said. Government schemes like production-linked incentives would ...  read more...
Broadcom to launch new networking chip, as battle with Nvidia intensifies
AI represents a big opportunity for Broadcom. Chief executive Hock Tan said late last year the market the company is going after for its various AI chips is in the range of $60 billion to $90 billion in 2027, divided between its networking chips and the data center processors it helps Alphabet's Goo...  read more...
Chipmaker Nexperia says banned from exporting from China
The Dutch government invoked a Cold War-era law to block key decisions, citing the need to ensure chip availability in emergencies. Nexperia is seeking an exemption from Beijing's counter-measures.  read more...
Google's gigawatt-scale data centre infra aligns with Viksit Bharat vision: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Google's gigawatt-scale compute capacity infrastructure in India aligns with the vision to build a Viksit Bharat.  read more...
Heavy lift drone maker BonV Aero delivers 20-kg payload over 60 km
According to the drone company, the successful long-range, heavy-lift test marks a major leap in India's drone logistics capability in undertaking aerial activities under BVLOS mode.  read more...
Innovation through regulation: QCOs and the future of sustainable FMCG
The government aims to align domestic markets with global norms, boosting competitiveness. Effective implementation will be key to this transition, positioning India as a quality-focused economy and a credible export hub.  read more...
Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs
With trade talks between India and the EU in a decisive phase, exporters are upgrading facilities to meet EU standards and reduce reliance on the US, their largest market. Some companies face potential job losses and consider relocating production if US.  read more...
ED raids Coldrif manufacturer, TNFDA officials
At least seven premises in Chennai are being covered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.  read more...
India adds 4.9 GW rooftop solar capacity under PM Surya Ghar