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X Challenges Indian Government’s Use of IT Act for Content Blocking

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, has filed a legal petition against the Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, challenging the use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act for content blocking. The company argues that this practice creates an unlawful mechanism that bypasses established legal procedures and violates the Supreme Court’s

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India Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Aluminum Foil

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

In a move to protect domestic industries, India has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil imports from China. The Finance Ministry has announced that the duties will range between $619 and $873 per metric tonne and will remain in effect for six months. The measure aims to safeguard local manufacturers from underpriced imports that […]

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Ford Repurposes Chennai Plant for Engine Production and Export

By Editor - News Desk March 19, 2025

Ford Motor Company is set to repurpose its Chennai manufacturing facility to produce and export engines and related components, marking a strategic shift from vehicle production in India.  This decision comes after Ford ceased domestic vehicle manufacturing in 2021 due to persistent challenges in capturing market share in India’s competitive automotive sector.

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India Plans Measures to Strengthen Steel Industry Amid U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

India is formulating strategies to bolster its steel industry in response to the recent 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on steel imports. The government’s initiatives aim to mitigate potential adverse effects on domestic steel producers and sustain export growth. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is under consideration to enhance domestic steel

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TCS and Infosys Well-Positioned Amid US Tariff Challenges

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

Indian IT giants TCS and Infosys are expected to withstand potential cost increases from US tariff policies and stricter immigration rules, according to industry assessments. While the business services sector is not directly impacted by tariffs, evolving US trade and immigration policies could affect companies relying on foreign labor. Impact of US Trade Policies on […]

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L&T to Invest ₹3,600 Crore in Three New Data Centres

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a ₹3,600 crore investment to establish three new data centres in India, a move aimed at expanding its digital infrastructure and catering to the country’s growing data storage demands. With this expansion, L&T’s data centre capacity will increase from 32 MW to 150 MW by 2027, strengthening its presence […]

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Quick Commerce Sparks 52% Drop in Retail Sales of Essentials

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

The rise of quick commerce services has significantly impacted traditional retail businesses, with urban store owners reporting a 52% decline in the sales of essential goods. The shift in consumer behavior toward ultra-fast deliveries has led to reduced foot traffic in physical stores, affecting multiple product categories. Decline in Essential Goods Sales Retailers have

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India’s Semiconductor Industry Poised for Growth Amid Challenges

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

India’s semiconductor industry is on the verge of significant expansion, with ambitions to capture 8-10% of the projected $420 billion global semiconductor market by 2030. This ambitious goal highlights the nation’s potential to contribute around $40 billion to global semiconductor demand over the next five years. Government Initiatives to Boost Semiconductor

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German, US Firms Show Interest in India’s OSAT Sector

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The semiconductor industry in India is witnessing growing interest from global players, with companies from Germany and the United States looking to invest in Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) facilities. The move comes as India strengthens its semiconductor ecosystem to position itself as a global hub for chip packaging and manufacturing. Foreign Firms

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Narayana Murthy Warns Against Freebies, Calls for Job Creation

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy has underscored the importance of job creation and innovation as the primary solutions for poverty eradication, cautioning against over-reliance on government freebies. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, he stressed that sustainable economic progress comes through entrepreneurship and employment generation, rather than welfare handouts.