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BIS set to launch annual programme for standardisation 2025-26
New Delhi, March 21: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is set to release the Annual Programme for Standardisation (APS) for the year 2025-26 which will include both new standards to be developed and existing standards to be revised in the coming year, according to a statement issued on Friday.
PLI scheme for electronics manufacturing has created over 1.37 lakh direct jobs: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 10: The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics manufacturing has succeeded in attracting a cumulative investment to the tune of Rs 10,213 crore till December 2024, leading to the creation of over 1.37 lakh direct jobs and boosting the country exports, according to information tabled in the Parliament.
Bengal industrialists hail Union Budget proposals for 2025-26
Kolkata, Feb 1: The Union Budget proposals for the financial year 2025-26 might not have satisfied the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal but they have received accolades from the state's industry and business fraternity.
JSW Group forays into mining of non-ferrous metals with Rs 2600 crore investment
New Delhi, January 27: JSW Group on Monday announced a significant expansion into the mining of non-ferrous metals sector by winning the Mine Operator and Developer (MDO) contract of two blocks of copper mines in Jharkhand from the state-owned Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), the conglomerate said in a release.
CII lists 8-point agenda for job creation, economic growth in tourism sector
New Delhi, Jan 24: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Friday said that in order to tap the potential of tourism sector and generate employment-intensive growth, customised interventions for capacity building is needed, like developing lesser-known tourist destinations.
CII pegs India's growth rate at 7 per cent for 2025-26 amid rising private investments
New Delhi, Jan 19: An increase in private investments and employment is expected to keep India's overall growth around a stable 6.4-6.7 per cent during the current financial year and is likely to drive up the growth to 7.0 per cent in FY26, according to a survey released by apex business chamber CII on Sunday.
CII moots 10-point agenda for ease of doing business reforms
New Delhi, Jan 12: Ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday shared 10-point agenda to further improve ease of doing business (EoDB) in the country where urgent policy interventions would be immensely helpful.