Boosted by localisation, Indian electronics mfg sector to touch INR 7 lakh crore next fiscal

Immediate challenges are those around electronic components, mainly electronic chips, and potential threats from the pandemic. New Delhi: Buoyed by the government’s INR 2.3 lakh crore policy push for self-reliant India, the domestic electronics manufacturing industry is expected to see 30% growth in the next fiscal to be worth nearly INR 7 lakh crore. While… Continue reading Boosted by localisation, Indian electronics mfg sector to touch INR 7 lakh crore next fiscal

Delhi High Court asks city government to enable BS-III diesel vehicle owners to apply for no entry permit online

“Admittedly, permits are being issued for the identical size and shape of vehicles which are owned by the petitioners, the only distinction being that vehicles of the petitioners are BS-III compliant and permits are being issued only for BS-IV and above complaint diesel vehicles. The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to include… Continue reading Delhi High Court asks city government to enable BS-III diesel vehicle owners to apply for no entry permit online

Pre-owned vehicle market in India likely to reach 8.2 million units by FY’26: Report

According to the report, small towns are expected to fuel the demand for used vehicles as the share of non-metro cities in used vehicle sales is expected to rise to nearly 70 per cent from the current 55 per cent in the next four years. MUMBAI: Pre-owned vehicle market in India is expected to reach… Continue reading Pre-owned vehicle market in India likely to reach 8.2 million units by FY’26: Report

How the global supply chain crisis unfolded this year

When the pandemic struck in early 2020, people and businesses were quickly forced to restrict their activity, sending the global economy into a brief but damaging free fall. The turmoil in the global supply chain this year laid bare how complex it can be to do the seemingly simple job of getting a product from… Continue reading How the global supply chain crisis unfolded this year

Committed to developing robust startup ecosystem: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal The government is committed to developing a robust startup ecosystem, which would help formalise the economy and help in improving ease of living and doing business, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Friday. Delivering the keynote address at the 3rd meeting of National Startup Advisory Council virtually, Goyal… Continue reading Committed to developing robust startup ecosystem: Piyush Goyal

India’s forex reserves decline by $160 million to $635.66 billion

The foreign currency assets dipped by $645 million to $572.21 billion during the week ended December 17, 2021, as per the RBI’s weekly statistical supplement. Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves declined by 160 million to $635.66 billion due to a sharp drop in foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed… Continue reading India’s forex reserves decline by $160 million to $635.66 billion

Indian engineering exports to China doubles in November 2021

The total engineering goods exports slowed down to USD 7.7 billion (Rs 57,000 crore approx) in November from 9.03 billion (Rs 67,000 crore in October 2021). Engineering goods shipments to China has more than doubled in November, 2021 to USD 434.6 million (Rs 32,60 crore approximately) as compared to USD 205.3 million (Rs 1540 crore)… Continue reading Indian engineering exports to China doubles in November 2021

Surpluses on the horizon to douse fire under copper prices

Mine supply is expected to rise 3.9% to nearly 22 million tonnes next year, according to the International Copper Study Group, which expects a surplus of 328,000 tonnes in the refined market. By Zandi Shabalala LONDON: Higher supplies and softer demand are expected to cool copper prices next year after a dizzying climb to record… Continue reading Surpluses on the horizon to douse fire under copper prices

Nissan, other auto majors join hands to support Japan’s decarbonising target

The three companies will also cooperate with local governments to decarbonize communities by developing solutions that match the characteristics of the region. New Delhi: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company, Limited on Friday inked the Decarbonization Support Partnership for Local Governments, a partnership aimed to achieve carbon neutrality by… Continue reading Nissan, other auto majors join hands to support Japan’s decarbonising target