4th Global RE-INVEST draws investment pledges worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

 The global Renewable Energy Investors' Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) drew investment commitments worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore by 2030, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Tuesday.   Addressing a press conference here, the minister informed that developers have committed an additional 570 GW, and manufacturers have committed additional manufacturing capacities … Read more

India achieved 2 out of 3 NDC targets under Paris Agreement: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

India has achieved two out of three quantitative nationally determined contributions (NDCs) targets of the Paris Agreement, nine years ahead of schedule, Union Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on Tuesday.  "It is a matter of great pride that India, under the leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, has … Read more

Time to tap GVCs to achieve $500 bn electronics manufacturing target by FY30: ICEA

As the country aspires to reach $500 billion electronics manufacturing by FY30 while creating 60 lakh jobs, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Tuesday it is keen to chart out a comprehensive strategy with the government to help the industry achieve this goal.  The electronics industry is currently at around $115 billion … Read more

MSME initiatives in first 100 days to boost entrepreneurship, create more jobs: Minister

The various initiatives launched over the past 100 days are aimed at promoting growth, boosting entrepreneurship, creating employment opportunities, Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Jitan Ram Majhi, said here on Tuesday.  The achievements are reflective of the government’s commitment to ensuring the sustainable growth of the MSME sector, fostering innovation, and enhancing … Read more

India sees 5.35 pc growth in exports at $328.86 billion in April-August

India’s total exports during the April-August period are estimated at $328.86 billion, registering a positive growth of 5.35 per cent, data by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed on Tuesday.   Total imports during the first five months of the current fiscal are estimated at $375.33 billion, registering a growth of 7.20 per cent. … Read more

Softening of WPI inflation to cut production costs, demand surge for consumption

The softening of wholesale price index (WPI) inflation in August on the back of decline in prices of food articles, especially vegetables and milk is encouraging, which will lead to reduction in production costs and increase in demand for consumption within the country, industry experts said on Tuesday.  The lower-than-expected WPI number is primarily owing … Read more