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Ahead of VGGS 2027, Gujarat CM engages top industrialists on expansion and new investments

IANS | September 3, 2026 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held one-to-one meetings with senior industry leaders in Mumbai on Thursday as the state stepped up its investor outreach ahead of the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS), with discussions covering major manufacturing projects, renewable energy, electric vehicles, copper recycling, textiles and financial services.

Pakistan's inflation back in double digits at 11.1 pc in August

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Pakistan's annual consumer price inflation rose to 11.1 per cent in August 2026, returning to double digits after easing to 9.2 per cent in July, a report has said.

India's scheme for rare earth magnet production gains broad industry participation: Report

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) India has received 20 bids to build integrated rare‑earth permanent magnet manufacturing facilities and the government aims to create an integrated chain stretching from NdPr oxide to finished magnets, a new report has said.

Airbus, Indamer Technics to set up South Asia's first radome repair facility in India

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Airbus on Saturday said it selected Indamer Technics to set up South Asia's first comprehensive radome repair facility in Maharashtra's Nagpur strengthening the aircraft manufacturer's regional aftermarket support and expanding India's aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.

Operational fixes could unlock up to Rs 39,000 crore working capital for India’s auto suppliers

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) India’s auto‑component suppliers are carrying about Rs 98,000 crore in inventory and could unlock Rs 29,000–39,000 crore of working capital through operational fixes, a report said on Thursday.

India to finalise US trade deal as soon as preferential tariff advantage is reached: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the country will finalise the trade deal with the US once Washington gives domestic exporters a preferential tariff advantage over competing countries.

Corporate leaders highlight Gujarat investment opportunities at VGGS 2027 roadshow

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:27 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Top corporate leaders on Thursday highlighted Gujarat's investment potential and expressed interest in expanding their presence in the state at a roadshow here organised by the Gujarat government ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027.

Bharat NCAP 2.0 to roll out in 2027, safe drivers may get rewards, violators risk licence: Gadkari

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the government is working on a graded points system for driving licences and vehicle registration as part of efforts to improve road safety in the country.

India, Europe can turn CBAM into massive clean‑industry opportunity: Report

IANS | September 3, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Green hydrogen could transform the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from a trade challenge into a driver of low‑carbon industrial growth and deeper India‑EU value chains, a new report has said.

GDP manipulation allegations ‘completely baseless’, says former Finance Commission Chief

IANS | September 3, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Former Finance Commission chairman and Institute of Economic Growth president, N.K. Singh, on Thursday rejected allegations questioning the methodology used by the government to calculate India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), calling such claims “completely baseless”.

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Ahead of VGGS 2027, Gujarat CM engages top industrialists on expansion and new investments

Pakistan's inflation back in double digits at 11.1 pc in August

India's scheme for rare earth magnet production gains broad industry participation: Report

Airbus, Indamer Technics to set up South Asia's first radome repair facility in India

Operational fixes could unlock up to Rs 39,000 crore working capital for India’s auto suppliers

India to finalise US trade deal as soon as preferential tariff advantage is reached: Piyush Goyal

Corporate leaders highlight Gujarat investment opportunities at VGGS 2027 roadshow

Bharat NCAP 2.0 to roll out in 2027, safe drivers may get rewards, violators risk licence: Gadkari

India, Europe can turn CBAM into massive clean‑industry opportunity: Report

GDP manipulation allegations ‘completely baseless’, says former Finance Commission Chief

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