Kotak warns of ‘return of colonialism’, urges India Inc to bet on innovation and manufacturing – The Times of India

Kotak warns of ‘return of colonialism’, urges India Inc to bet on innovation and manufacturing – The Times of India

MUMBAI: Uday Kotak on Tuesday warned that the world is “at a very important cusp of the return of global colonialism… in 2026 we are at one such cusp,” drawing parallels between historical imperial expansion and current geopolitical shifts, while urging India Inc to reset its approach to innovation, manufacturing and energy security.Speaking at the…

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IIP sees 4.8% YoY growth in January; manufacturing & electricity support rise – The Times of India

IIP sees 4.8% YoY growth in January; manufacturing & electricity support rise – The Times of India

For January 2026, the sector-specific indices stood at 157.2 for mining, 167.2 for manufacturing and 212.1 for electricity. (AI image) India’s Index of Industrial Production saw a 4.8% increase year-on-year in January 2026, according to the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. The rise in industrial output was largely driven by a 4.8 per cent…

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Budget 2026 backs manufacturing, logistics and SEZ reforms to boost shipments, says commerce secretary – The Times of India

Budget 2026 backs manufacturing, logistics and SEZ reforms to boost shipments, says commerce secretary – The Times of India

The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem by focusing on manufacturing expansion and trade facilitation, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Sunday, PTI reported.He said the Budget includes targeted support for both labour-intensive industries and high-technology sectors, while policy steps on logistics and trade facilitation are…

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‘Average capacity utilisation in manufacturing close to 75%’ – The Times of India

‘Average capacity utilisation in manufacturing close to 75%’ – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Existing average capacity utilisation in manufacturing is close to 75%, indicating sustained economic activity in the sector, a survey by industry lobby group Ficci showed Tuesday. The highest capacity utilisation was recorded by metals and metals product segment at 79%, followed by electronics & electricals textiles (78%), apparels and technical textiles (75%), chemicals,…

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India’s motto is ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, says PM Modi | India News – The Times of India

India’s motto is ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, says PM Modi | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a message suffused with ‘vikas’ and ‘virasat’, PM Modi told members of Indian diaspora in Oman that India is scaling new heights of development under his govt as he emphasised the strength of the country’s diversity that has made them a living example of coexistence and cooperation in their adopted homes.“Our diya…

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11 years of Make in India! From toys to smartphones and world-class trains- top points to know

11 years of Make in India! From toys to smartphones and world-class trains- top points to know

Policies such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme have attracted investments worth Rs 1.76 lakh crore, with cumulative production reaching Rs 16.5 lakh crore. Under these initiatives, India has successfully transitioned from import dependence to global leadership in sectors like electronics, pharmaceuticals, defence, and automobiles. (Image credits: AI) Source link

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