President Murmu Hails India’s Path to Self-Reliance

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

National

On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, celebrating India’s steady progress toward becoming a self-reliant, confident democracy with inclusive development. Economic Growth and Self-Reliance President Murmu highlighted India’s robust 6.5%

Trade

India Considers Extending Import Restrictions on Steelmaking Raw Materials

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

The Indian government is considering extending import restrictions on low-ash metallurgical coke (met coke) beyond June 2025 to encourage domestic sourcing by steel manufacturers. In December 2024, India imposed country-specific quotas, limiting total met coke imports to 1.4 million metric tons from January to June 2025. This move aimed to protect local producers from a

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

National

India Aims for Self-Sufficiency in Space Communications Sector

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2024

India has set its sights on achieving self-sufficiency in the space communications (satcom) sector, according to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at a recent industry forum, the minister outlined the government’s vision for an independent and robust space communication infrastructure to meet both domestic and international demands. Building a Self-Reliant

Defence National

IAF Pushes for Avionics Self-Reliance with ₹6,000 Crore Projects in Pune

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a significant ₹6,000 crore initiative aimed at achieving self-reliance in avionics and other critical defense technologies. This major step was announced during the Indian Air Force’s review of its Base Repair Depot (BRD) in Pune, underscoring the need for indigenous advancements in defense production. IAF’s Move Towards