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Defence exports, energy diversification, millets can strengthen India's self-reliance: Experts

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for agricultural exports, diversification of energy sources and expansion of indigenous defence production can strengthen the country’s economic and strategic self-reliance amid growing global uncertainties, experts said reacting to his speech on the 80th Independence Day on Saturday.

PM Modi’s agriculture push can open new global opportunities for Indian farmers: Expert

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on strengthening the agriculture sector, promoting millets, harnessing artificial intelligence and developing the blue economy can open new avenues for India’s economic growth, according to CA Aditya Sesh, Member of the Expert Committee at the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

‘PM Modi’s call to take Agri products global can boost millet-based businesses’

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:52 PM

Shahdol, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, emphasised the need to take millets and agricultural products to global markets. On this, IANS spoke to Founder and Director of Shahdol-based Granoxy Naturals Private Limited, Shubham Tiwari.

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.

Milky Mist flags insurance, food safety, technology and management risks in RHP

IANS | August 15, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Dairy products maker Milky Mist Dairy Food has warned that inadequate insurance coverage, food safety incidents, technology disruptions and challenges in retaining key management personnel could adversely affect its business, according to its red herring prospectus (RHP).

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill to bring long-term stability to sector

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The recently passed Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, brings long-term stability to the major minerals sector and attracts investment in the sector, the government 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.

FII buying in India continues for third week even as Nifty dips over crude volatility

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in India for the third consecutive week at Rs 1,228.24 crore, provisional exchange data showed Saturday.

India’s next generation of builders and innovators is already here: Gautam Adani

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:12 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said that India’s next generation of builders is already here and we just need to find them, back them and give them a platform.

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Defence exports, energy diversification, millets can strengthen India's self-reliance: Experts

PM Modi’s agriculture push can open new global opportunities for Indian farmers: Expert

‘PM Modi’s call to take Agri products global can boost millet-based businesses’

DLI-backed Aheesa advances indigenous semiconductor design with VIHAAN chip

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

Milky Mist flags insurance, food safety, technology and management risks in RHP

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill to bring long-term stability to sector

Govt to host BRICS ICT Track to advance digital cooperation

FII buying in India continues for third week even as Nifty dips over crude volatility

India’s next generation of builders and innovators is already here: Gautam Adani

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