India’s Manufacturing PMI Falls to Nine-Month Low

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Business Industry

India’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in November, with activity expanding at its slowest pace since February. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI dropped to 56.6, down from 59.2 in October. Although a reading above 50 indicates growth, the decline shows a cooling in both demand and output.

Business Industry

Govt Clears 17 Projects To Boost Electronic Goods Production

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on 18 November 2025 approved 17 new projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The investments total approximately ₹7,172 crore and will set up manufacturing units for electronic components across nine states and union territories: Karnataka (5), Tamil Nadu (3), Maharashtra (3), Jammu

National

PM Urges “Chips to Ships” Manufacturing Push

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

In Noida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to industries to adopt a “make in India” approach — spanning from semiconductors (“chips”) to shipbuilding (“ships”). He linked this vision with recent tax reforms and said global shifts should be treated as opportunities for India’s manufacturing growth. Responding To Global Disruptions Modi indirectly referenced the recent

Business

Apple to Invest $100 Billion in US Manufacturing: Trump

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing facilities over the next five years. The announcement was made during a campaign speech, where Trump emphasized that the investment is part of his effort to bring back American jobs and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. According […]

Business Industry

Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that most of the iPhones sold in the United States during the last quarter were assembled in India. This marks a significant shift in Apple’s global manufacturing strategy, showing the tech giant’s growing confidence in India’s production capabilities. Vietnam Now Major Hub for Other Apple Devices While India has […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Slams ‘Make in India’ Over Import Dependency

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

 In a sharp critique of the government’s flagship manufacturing policy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took aim at the Make in India initiative, claiming that despite all the slogans, India has become more reliant on imports and is stuck at the assembly stage of manufacturing. His comments came during a visit to Delhi’s Nehru Place electronics […]

Trade

China’s Exports Hit Record $540 Billion Amid Rush to Beat U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

In December 2024, China's exports surged to a record $540 billion as manufacturers accelerated shipments to avoid impending U.S. tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump.

Industry

Prime Minister Modi Emphasizes Domestic Value Addition in Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed a firm stance against the longstanding practice of exporting raw materials from India only to import them back as finished products. He advocates for enhancing value addition within the country to bolster economic growth and self-reliance. Addressing a gathering of industry leaders and policymakers, Modi highlighted the economic

Government Policies

Minister Scindia Engages with Telecom Equipment Manufacturers to Enhance Production

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2025

Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, Jyotiraditya Scindia, recently convened a meeting with leading telecom equipment manufacturers to discuss strategies aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports. The meeting focused on identifying challenges faced by the industry and exploring collaborative solutions to