‘Much required’: PM EAC member Sanjeev Sanyal welcomes S&P rating upgrade; says India still ‘underrated’

[ad_1] File photo: PM EAC member Sanjeev Sanyal (Picture credit: ANI) India’s sovereign credit upgrade from S&P Global Ratings was “much required” but still leaves the country rated below its true economic strength, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member Sanjeev Sanyal said.Reacting to S&P’s move to lift India’s rating from ‘BBB-’ to…

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India bets on mature-node chipmaking; China+1 trend boosts manufacturing role: Report

[ad_1] India’s semiconductor plans are beginning to take shape, with a deliberate focus on producing mature-node chips rather than competing in the global race for cutting-edge technology. The country is targeting the 28nm to 65nm range to meet rising demand in sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, and industrial electronics.An analysis by Bastion Research cited by…

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Delhi’s infra boost: PM Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway, UER-II; Rs 11,000 crore project to decongest Capital

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two major National Highway projects in Delhi on Sunday, with a combined value of nearly Rs 11,000 crore. The inauguration marks a significant step in government’s broader plan to ease congestion in the capital and improve connectivity across the region.The projects: the Delhi section of the…

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Manufacturing push in India: Samsung expands production portfolio; ‘driven by talent and innovation’ says Ashwini Vaishnaw

[ad_1] Samsung is deepening its manufacturing footprint in India, highlighting the country’s importance in the global electronics supply chain.Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the South Korean technology major is adding to its production portfolio in India. The company already operates its second-largest mobile phone plant worldwide in the country and stands as…

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‘Make in India’ milestone: Electronics exports jump 47% in Q1; 99% of mobiles now made domestically

[ad_1] India’s electronics exports have hit a major milestone, recording a sharp jump in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26.Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal announced on social media platform X that exports touched $12.4 billion, marking a surge of more than 47% compared with the same period in 2024-25.“Our electronics exports…

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I-Day boost: Discounts drive 8-10% sales growth; executives eye stronger festive season

[ad_1] Independence Day discounts gave India’s retail sector a much-needed boost, with footfalls and sales rising by 8-10% year-on-year across key shopping destinations. Industry executives say the revival in entry-to-mid segment demand has raised hopes of a strong festive season ahead.Electronics, particularly in affordable categories, along with groceries and apparel have seen healthy growth. Restaurants,…

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‘Trump’s tariffs on India stupid’: US economist Jeffrey Sachs gets blunt – his key message for New Delhi

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s tariff decisions might be doing more harm to the US than good, renowned economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs told ANI.In a sharp attack to Trump admin’s tariff policies, he termed these duties as a pressure tactic on New Delhi and warned of risking years of progress in bilateral…

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