Make in India: News
16 Sep 2023
Indian RailwaysVande Bharat sleeper, metro trains coming soon: Everything to know
The Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out its first version of sleeper coaches under the Vande Bharat Express project by March 2024, ANI reported.
10 Sep 2023
Amitabh Kant'200 hours of negotiations': Hard work behind India's G20 consensus
India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and his team have been lauded for their efforts in helping the country secure a 100% consensus on the New Delhi declaration on the first day of the G20 Summit despite contentious issues.
14 Aug 2023
BusinessIndia becomes second-largest mobile manufacturer; production crosses 2 billion
The 'Make in India' initiative has played a pivotal role in the growth of India's mobile phone industry.
10 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiIndia to procure 26 Rafale-M fighters, attack submarines from France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to sign a new defense deal with French President Emmanuel Macron during his France visit on Thursday.
21 May 2023
Mumbai'Vande Metros' to replace Mumbai local trains soon: Report
The local trains of Mumbai, Maharashtra, also known as "Mumbai locals," will soon be replaced with fast and modern trains.
17 Apr 2023
IndiaIndia's National Policy on Biofuels and how it affects you
To reduce the dependence on fuel imports and to boost employment in India, the Centre formulated the National Policy on Biofuels in 2018.
13 Feb 2023
Narendra ModiPM inaugurates Aero India-2023; says it reflects India's new strength
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India in Bengaluru on Monday.
26 Jan 2023
Republic DayRepublic Day: Made-in-India weapons systems flaunted at parade
On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of India, the armed forces displayed the country's indigenously manufactured hi-tech equipment.
11 Nov 2022
ChennaiPM flags off South India's 1st Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat train
Southern India got its first and country's fifth semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train.
28 Oct 2022
Vladimir PutinModi true patriot, can pursue independent foreign policy: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised India's "independent" foreign policy and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a true patriot.
12 Oct 2022
Vande Bharat ExpressDelhi-Chandigarh in under 3 hours, courtesy 4th Vande Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the fourth Vande Bharat Express train on Thursday, set to run between Himachal Pradesh's Una and Delhi.
08 Oct 2022
Indian Air ForceAmid weapon shortage, IAF gets new weapon system branch
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to get a new boost, thanks to the approval of a new weapon systems (WS) branch.
26 Sep 2022
iPhone 14Apple begins production of iPhone 14 in India
Apple has started manufacturing the iPhone 14 in India. The device will be shipped from the Foxconn facility located in Chennai.
08 Sep 2022
Narendra ModiDefense forces running out of weapons, courtesy 'Make In India'
In a shocking development, a new report claims that India's defense forces are 'running out of weapons' due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' policy.
16 Mar 2022
Apple'Made in India' iPhone 13 likely to arrive in April
Seven months after it was introduced in India and other markets, Apple is likely to start manufacturing the iPhone 13 at the Foxconn plant in Sriperumbudur near Chennai from April, according to Business Standard.
11 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiGovernment to prioritize Indian defense manufacturers over import projects: Report
The central government will reportedly review all major defense import projects under the "Buy Global" category in a push for the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative.
21 Jun 2021
SamsungSamsung shifts its display manufacturing facility from China to Noida
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has successfully shifted its display manufacturing facilities from China to Noida in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh, all thanks to India's industry-friendly policies.
02 Apr 2021
BusinessGovernment will give $1 billion to chip-makers manufacturing in India
The government of India will offer more than $1 billion in cash to every company that sets up a semiconductor manufacturing unit in the country.
26 Feb 2021
XiaomiXiaomi ramps up local production of smartphones and smart TVs
In a virtual briefing on Thursday, Chinese conglomerate Xiaomi announced that it is expanding manufacturing for smartphones and smart TVs in India.
12 Feb 2021
QuoraBolkar App: A voice based Quora alternative for non-English speakers
Bolkar means 'speaking' in Hindi. Bolkar App enables native speakers of Hindi and Bengali to share their knowledge. The crowdsourced question-answer platform is aimed at people from tier-3 and tier-4 towns of India who aren't conversant with English.
02 Feb 2021
Aero IndiaAero India takes off on February 3 amidst COVID-19
The country's premier aerospace and defense exhibition, Aero India 2021, takes off in Bengaluru on Wednesday amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with buzz around "Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push.
28 Jan 2021
Narendra ModiWebley & Scott to launch 'Made in India' revolvers
The home-grown revolver of Webley & Scott, the renowned British firearms company, is being manufactured in Hardoi town of Uttar Pradesh under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India initiative.
13 Oct 2020
Akshay KumarCow dung chip, providing "protection from radiation," unveiled by government
In a bizarre turn of events, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) Chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria unveiled a chip made of cow dung on Monday announcing that it reduces harmful radiations from mobiles.
25 Aug 2020
IndiaNow, Apple's iPhone SE 2020 is 'Made in India'
In a major development, Apple has started making iPhone SE 2020 locally in India.
30 Jul 2020
DaburIndia Buy Local, your one-stop shop for all things Indian
In the wake of the deadly clash with China, India's call for "vocal for local" has grown stronger than ever.
10 Dec 2019
IndiaMake in India to Rape in India: Congress slams PM
The flurry of rape cases in India and the stoic silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi resonated in the Parliament on Tuesday, with Congress seeking answers.
23 Sep 2019
NITI AayogVegan eggs, waterless shampoo steal attention at IIT-Delhi's Industry Day
On Saturday, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, observed its third edition of the annual Industry Day event.
20 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiIndia Inc. welcomes Sitharaman's tax announcement, Modi calls it historic
The effect of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's massive announcement was seen instantly as markets rejoiced on Friday.
17 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiAfter breakdown, Train 18 commences its maiden commercial run
A day after it broke down on its way to Delhi from Varanasi, India's first indigenously-built semi-high speed train, Train 18, recently christened Vande Bharat Express, began its maiden commercial journey on Sunday.
16 Feb 2019
Integral Coach FactoryJust a day after launch, Train 18 breaks down
A day after it was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vande Bharat Express (which is popularly known as Train 18), broke down on Friday.
27 Jan 2019
IndiaRs. 150cr tender floated to produce first 'Make-In-India' metro coach
The Modern Coach Factory (MCF) has floated a Rs. 150 crore tender to buy technology and expertise to produce railways' first 'Make in India' international standard coaches for metro trains by 2021, according to sources.
20 Jan 2019
Lalu Prasad YadavChai in kulhad to make a comeback at railway stations
Having been elbowed out by the more utilitarian plastic and paper cups over the years at railway stations, 'kulhads', which were introduced by former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad 15 years ago, are all set to make a comeback at catering units.
18 Jan 2019
Narendra Modi7,000 apply for 13 canteen waiter posts in Maharashtra secretariat
As many as 7,000 persons, mostly graduates, had applied for 13 vacant posts of canteen waiters in Mantralaya, the Maharashtra secretariat, an official said today.
29 Oct 2018
Indian RailwaysShatabdi's successor, India's fastest-train called Train 18, to roll-out today
The first indigenously build semi high-speed train is expected to roll out of Chennai's Integral Coach Factory (ICF) on Monday.
16 Oct 2018
India'Make in India' seems to have become 'Assemble in India'
Narendra Modi's ambitious election promise to transform India into a manufacturing hub through the flagship 'Make in India' program has yet to bear fruit.
05 Oct 2018
IndiaVarun on 'Sui Dhaaga' success: My career has been funny
Varun Dhawan's latest release 'Sui Dhaaga' has done an incredible business at the box office.
01 Oct 2018
Anushka Sharma'Sui Dhaaga' witnesses exceptional growth; Varun thanks audience for support
Varun Dhawan's 'Sui Dhaaga' has got the cash registers ringing since day one.
23 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiRafale-deal: Government's defense and opposition's attacks make political discourse ugly
The bombshell, which former French President Francois Hollande dropped about the Rafale deal, has snowballed into a full-blown political controversy, with the opposition demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation and Centre denying all charges.
22 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiRafale-deal: Hollande's bombshell catches BJP in crossfire, opposition strengthens attack
Comments of France former President Francois Hollande that Indian government proposed Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence as its partner in the multi-million dollar Rafale deal has caught the Narendra Modi led Centre in a crossfire, with the opposition demanding his resignation.
04 Sep 2018
IndiaAnushka Sharma to venture into producing television ads
Anushka Sharma is on a roll these days, especially on professional front. The lady, who has proved her mettle in acting, has also turned out to be a successful film producer.
20 Jul 2018
IndiaRailways to have 100% bio-toilets by 2019, says Piyush Goyal
Indian Railways will have 100% bio-toilets by next year that will make tracks safe and eliminate defecation on the rail lines, which is not only unhygienic but affects rail safety because the uric acid damages them, causing accidents, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said today.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaElon Musk might visit India in early 2019
If his tweets are to be believed, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is slated to visit India soon.
27 May 2018
IndiaIIT-Kanpur signs Rs. 15cr MoU to develop VTOL aircraft prototypes
The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur has signed a Rs. 15 crore-Memorandum of Understanding to develop prototypes for self-piloted vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
21 May 2018
Goa#WelcomeHomeTarini: All women-crew return after circumnavigating globe in 254 days
An all-woman crew of Indian Navy reached Goa on Monday after circumnavigating the globe in 254 days, achieving a feat that is bound to make all Indians proud.
10 May 2018
IndiaIndian defense procurement system is a mess: Report
Latest defense ministry report has ridiculed the Indian weapons-buying system for being inflicted with "multiple decision-heads, duplication of processes.....delayed execution, no real-time monitoring, no project-based approach and a tendency to fault-find rather than to facilitate."
09 Apr 2018
IndiaMake in India: Xiaomi opens new smartphone plants in India
Furthering its commitment to 'Make in India' initiative, Xiaomi has announced the opening of three new smartphone factories in India.
04 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia becomes world's second largest mobile phone manufacturer: ICA
Only behind China, India has replaced Vietnam to become the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in 2017, Indian Cellular Association President Pankaj Mohindroo informed Union ministers Manoj Sinha and Ravi Shankar Prasad.
29 Mar 2018
IndiaUnemployment's ugly side: 1 lakh Railways jobs, 2 crore applicants
The Indian Railways have confirmed that they have received 2 crore applications for 1 lakh job openings. The number is expected to increase further as the last day to submit applications is March 31.
21 Mar 2018
PaytmIndians would rather work at Paytm than Google: LinkedIn report
According to a new report by professional social network LinkedIn, Indians prefer to work at home-grown mobile internet companies like Paytm instead of global tech giants like Google.
20 Feb 2018
IndiaMaharashtra signs Rs. 35,000cr deal with India's first individual aircraft-maker
The Maharashtra government has inked a Rs. 35,000cr deal with India's first individual aircraft maker Amol Yadav to set up an indigenous factory in Palghar.
18 Feb 2018
IndiaPM Modi inaugurates Global Investors' Summit in Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Investors' Summit at the 'Magnetic Maharashtra: Convergence 2018' conference at the MMRDA grounds in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla complex.
22 Jan 2018
IndiaTwo new high-speed trains to replace Rajdhani, Shatabdi soon
Indian Railways is reportedly gearing up to introduce two new high-speed trains -operating at a speed of 176 kmph- even before the launch of India's first bullet train project.
18 Jan 2018
India'Japan has upper hand in bullet train deals'
One would assume that PM Narendra Modi's pet bullet train project would benefit India in terms of manufacturing and employment. This is especially because he has consistently been pushing for 'Make in India.'
08 Jan 2018
South Korea#DefenseDiaries: Government scraps Rs. 32,000 crore minesweeper project
The government of India has cancelled a Rs. 32,000crore project to build 12 minesweepers, in collaboration with South Korea, at the Goa Shipyard.
04 Dec 2017
IndiaFreedom-251 maker asks for govt's help, promises delivery soon
Mohit Goel, director of the firm behind world's cheapest smartphone, Freedom 251 phone, is back in news.
22 Nov 2017
IndiaTrump's 'America First', Modi's 'Make-in-India' not mutually exclusive: Ivanka
US President Donald Trump's advisor Ivanka Trump is on her maiden visit to India for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017.
31 Oct 2017
IndiaMake in India: How has the defense sector fared?
"Make in India," the Modi government's flagship initiative to boost domestic manufacturing was touted to usher in a new era for domestic defense production.
13 Oct 2017
MumbaiHow red tape killed this pilot's 'Make in India' dream
Amol Yadav, a Mumbai-based pilot, built a six-seater aircraft on the terrace of his home.
03 Oct 2017
IndiaMake in India? When it comes to smartphones, not yet
India's goal of becoming a smartphone-making hub has hit a major roadblock due to lack of skilled labor and component makers.
19 Sep 2017
IndiaUS defense firms oppose technology transfer in Make in India
US defense firms have sought assurances from the Indian government that they won't have to share proprietary technology if they manufacture sophisticated weapons in the country.
19 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiVallabhbhai Patel's statue one of the fastest structures ever built
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat is one of the fastest structures to be constructed.
17 Aug 2017
Nitish KumarBJP won't be seen anywhere if opposition unites: Rahul Gandhi
At a New Delhi conclave, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi urged opposition parties to join hands to defeat the BJP.
02 Aug 2017
IndiaApple's "Make in India" hub calls for policy change
The Cupertino-based tech giant has been asking the NDA government to provide tax breaks to its suppliers if India intends to become a manufacturing hub for iPhones and its components.
04 Jul 2017
IndiaFoxconn will invest Rs. 32,000cr in its Indian expansion plans
Foxconn is ready to invest up to Rs. 32,000cr in India to make it a parallel manufacturing hub to China.
28 Jun 2017
IndiaModi makes a business pitch that American businesses can't refuse
Modi's first US tour under Trump regime had him woo investors and then in the role reversal, get wooed.
27 Jun 2017
IndiaGST Rollout: 10% duty to be levied on imported smartphones
Under the new GST regime which will kick in from 1st July, the government announced that it would slap a customs duty of at least 10% on imported smartphones.
22 Jun 2017
IndiaArmy rejects 'Made in India' rifles, calls them unreliable
In a blow to 'Make in India', the army has reviewed a desi rifle, intended to replace the 1988 INSAS rifles, and found it "unreliable".
22 Jun 2017
IndiaCome, 'Make in India': Arun Jaitley to Russian defence firms
Speaking at the Technoprom-2017 conference in Novosibirsk, Union defence minister Arun Jaitley invited Russian companies to collaborate with Indian companies to jointly produce weapon systems and military platforms under 'Make in India.'
18 May 2017
IndiaApple's "Made in India" phones will become available very soon
Apple, which has been haggling with the Indian government for some time now to get preferential benefits, has finally settled down.
16 May 2017
India"Make in India" slowly picking up momentum, yielding results
Modi's much-touted "Make in India" initiative is reportedly yielding positive results.
14 May 2017
India"Buy in India" to bolster Modi's "Make in India" initiative
Narendra Modi had his fair share of wins with the "Make in India" policy and is now going to usher "Buy in India" to safeguard the interest of Indian enterprises.
14 Apr 2017
IndiaMake in India: UK offers India defence technology for weapons
The United Kingdom has offered India cutting-edge defence technology for co-producing weapon systems to jointly become the "world beaters" in arms exports.
14 Apr 2017
IndiaAIF threshold ceiling to be lowered for bolstering start-ups
Narayana Murthy-led SEBI committee is set to propose lowering of investment threshold limit when it comes to Alternative Investment Funding (AIFs).
16 Feb 2017
Narendra ModiMahindra and Segnere SAS to manufacture airframes together
Mahindra Aerostructures, an arm of Mahindra Group, has forged an agreement with french company Segnere SAS to collaborate on airframe manufacturing.
13 Jan 2017
IndiaApple's plans of setting up a manufacturing plant in India
Apple, the world's most valuable company, is in the process of negotiating terms with India for setting up a manufacturing plant.
12 Nov 2016
IndiaIndia-Israel defence deals and technology transfers next week
Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, will be visiting India in the coming week.