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March 13, 2024 6:38 PM

Tata Group to start semiconductor chips production from Gujarat, Assam plants by 2026

Tata Group's ambitious venture into semiconductor manufacturing took a leap forward as the foundation stones for two plants, located in Gujarat and Assam, were laid on Wednesday. With a keen eye on accelerating timelines, Tata Sons Chairman Nataraja...

March 13, 2024 6:07 PM

Passive investments will make way into India once govt bonds become part of global indices: SEBI chief

In a recent statement at the 5th SEBI-NISM Research Conference, Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson of SEBI, highlighted the anticipated surge in passive investments into India as government bonds join global indices. Buch said that establishing a benchma...

March 13, 2024 12:51 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for three semiconductor plants worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore

In a move to enhance India’s semiconductor ecosystem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for three new semiconductor plants - two in Gujarat and one in Assam. Tata Group will set up two out of the three plants. PM ...

March 13, 2024 11:34 AM

‘New Bharat’ poised to become one of the top three global economies, says President Murmu in Mauritius

President Droupadi Murmu, during her state visit to Mauritius, highlighted India's progress across various sectors. Speaking at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Port Louis, she said that 'New Bharat' is set to emerge as one of the top three global eco...

March 13, 2024 9:53 AM

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak hold talks on early conclusion of Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak on Tuesday. They assessed positively the progress made towards an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement. Th...

March 13, 2024 9:03 AM

PM Modi to participate in ‘India’s Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat’, to lay foundation stone of 3 semiconductor facilities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in 'India's Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat' and lay the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth about Rs 1.25 lakh crore on Wednesday via video conferencing. The Prime Minister will also ...

March 13, 2024 8:50 AM

UAE fast becoming a prime destination for investors, 15,000 Indian Businesses join Dubai Chamber in 2023

Indian companies are flocking to Dubai, with a staggering 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023. This surge represents a 38% year-over-year increase, solidifying Dubai's position as a prime destination for I...

March 11, 2024 12:54 PM

India signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association

India signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc, on Sunday. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal co-chaired the meeting on the India-EFTA trade agreement in the national capital. The Europ...

March 8, 2024 10:50 AM

PM Modi announces LPG cylinder price cut by Rs 100 on Women’s Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a price cut of Rs. 100 for LPG cylinders on International Women's Day. In a statement, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that this price cut is not only aimed at making cooking gas more affordable but also at sup...

March 7, 2024 8:59 AM

PM Modi to participate in ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme in Srinagar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir today (Thursday) where he will unveil development projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore and address a public meeting. He will participate in the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashm...