Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has assured Indian exporters of comprehensive support to mitigate the impact of the steep 50% tariff imposed by the United States on several Indian goods. Speaking at a high-level meeting with export promotion councils and industry associations on September 3, 2025, Goyal reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the…
In a strategic push to strengthen India’s semiconductor design ecosystem, the Centre has finalized a list of 25 priority products that will be supported under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to accelerate indigenous intellectual property (IP) creation. Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development at Semicon India 2025, adding that the…
As India’s equity markets brace for the upcoming GST Council meeting, investor sentiment is riding high on expectations of tax rate rationalization that could spark a broad-based consumption revival. Market expert Deven Choksey, Managing Director of DRChoksey FinServ Pvt. Ltd., believes that potential GST cuts could be a turning point for several sectors, especially FMCG,…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a high-level meeting with representatives from India’s textile industry in Chennai on September 2, 2025, to address mounting economic challenges, including the recent imposition of a 50% tariff by the United States on Indian textile exports. The interactive session brought together key stakeholders from export promotion councils, industry associations,…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that India remains in active negotiations with the United States for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), despite recent strains triggered by steep tariff hikes and geopolitical disagreements. Speaking at the Annual Global Investor Conference 2025 in Mumbai, Goyal expressed optimism that the trade pact could be…
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Infrastructure and renewable energy firm Current Infraprojects has completed the allotment process for its SME IPO today, September 1, 2025, following an overwhelming subscription response. The ₹41.80 crore public issue, which was open from August 26 to August 29, saw a staggering overall subscription of 379.44 times, with the retail portion booked 396.50 times and…
India’s manufacturing sector delivered a record-breaking performance in August 2025, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbing to 59.3—its highest level in 17-and-a-half years. The PMI reading, compiled by S&P Global, signals the fastest improvement in operating conditions since February 2008, driven by robust domestic demand, production efficiency, and renewed business confidence….
In a landmark move to accelerate India’s bioeconomy and innovation ecosystem, the Union government has launched a nationwide network of 21 integrated biotechnology centres, designed to serve startups, academic institutions, and industry players with shared infrastructure and advanced biomanufacturing capabilities. Rolled out under the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Environment, Economy and Employment), the initiative aims…
In a major milestone for India’s consumer electronics sector, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the confidential Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) of Imagine Marketing Ltd, the parent company of boAt. The regulatory nod marks a significant step toward the long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the homegrown audio and wearable…
