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Data Centre Developers Eye Long-Term Tax Breaks and GST Credit in New Draft Policy

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The Indian government is considering far-reaching incentives to boost the data centre industry under its draft National Data Centre Policy. If approved, developers may receive ... Read More


India Aims for 5% Global Shipbuilding Market Share by 2030

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- India has set an ambitious target to capture 5% of the global shipbuilding market by 2030. Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysShantanu Thakurannounced thi... Read More


Andhra Pradesh Shrimp Exports Suffer Major Setback Amid US Tariffs

Andhra Pradesh, Sept. 15 -- The shrimp industry inAndhra Pradeshhas suffered a severe setback after recent US tariffs on Indian imports, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 25,000 crore. Chief Minis... Read More


SEBI Re-classifies REITs as Equity to Boost Property Investment

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- In a move expected to enhance investment in India's property sector, theSecurities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has reclassifiedReal Estate Investment Trusts(REITs) as "equ... Read More


Govt Overhauls Defense Procurement Manual, Paving The Way For Private Sector, MSMEs & Startups

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- In a major policy shift aimed at boosting self-reliance and accelerating defence modernisation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) ... Read More


AI Poised To Add Trillions To India's Economy, Says NITI Aayog Report

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- India could achieve a GDP of USD 8.3 trillion by 2035 if it harnesses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report released by NITI Aayog ... Read More


PM Modi Inaugurates World's First Bamboo-Based Bioethanol Plant In Assam

Dispur, Sept. 15 -- The world's first second-generation bamboo-based bioethanol plant was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on Sunday at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam's Golaghat district... Read More


CUTS International & AIIA Discuss Implications Of Australia-India FTA Under Trump 2.0

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- CUTS International, in collaboration with the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), Victoria, convened a high-level hybrid discussion titled 'Are We Setting Sail... Read More


India's Smartphone Exports Cross Rs 1 Lakh Cr In FY26

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- India's smartphone exports have exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore in the first five months of the current financial year (FY26), marking a new record, according to industry estimates. T... Read More


Piyush Goyal Inaugurates 89th IEC General Meeting, Emphasises Quality Manufacturing Standards

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting, held from 15 to 19 September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. ... Read More