MeitY launches India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre

The government on Wednesday launched the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (IGEIC), a key initiative under the vision towards building a 'Viksit Bharat' in 2047.  According to the government, the centre will help build the graphene ecosystem in the country with startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), academia, industry and government, including bilateral collaborations … Read more

Dollar wobbles on rising bets of outsized Fed rate cut

 The dollar dipped on Thursday as traders ramped up bets for a supersized rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this month, with the yen a notable outperformer on safe-haven demand as concerns over the U.S. economy's growth outlook resurfaced. Global markets have been on edge and stocks, in particular, badly bruised, after softer-than-expected U.S. … Read more

Indian textile industry can reach $300 bn with $100 bn exports potential by 2030: Centre

The Indian textile industry has the potential to become a $300 billion industry by 2030, with $100 billion coming from exports, the government said on Wednesday.  The Indian textile industry is currently estimated to be worth $175 billion, including exports of $38-40 billion. According to Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State of Textiles and External Affairs, … Read more