DLI-backed Aheesa advances indigenous semiconductor design with VIHAAN chip

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India's semiconductor design ecosystem is gaining momentum with domestic chip startups moving from design and development to silicon validation and preparations for commercial production, supported by the government's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, the government said on Saturday.

Govt schemes drive India's manufacturing sector growth at 10.88 pc

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India’s manufacturing sector has become a central driver of economic growth with rising output, exports and investment, and the country has seen rapid gains in defence production and electronics manufacturing, an official factsheet said on Saturday.

Govt to host BRICS ICT Track to advance digital cooperation

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will host a five‑day BRICS Information and Communication Technologies Track in Pune from August 17 to August 21 to strengthen cooperation in information and communication technologies, an official statement said on Saturday.

Max Estates Q1 net profit falls 30 pc in FY27

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Real estate firm Max Estates has posted a 30 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter at Rs 8.35 crore, while its total income remained unchanged from a year earlier.

Gold posts 0.86 pc weekly gain as US Fed may hold rates

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Gold prices surged 0.86 per cent on a weekly basis as slew of weaker‑than‑expected US economic data reinforced expectations that the US Federal Reserve will hold interest rates unchanged.