Industry body calls for market diversification, stronger exports amid global trade headwinds

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:48 AM

Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Gujarat’s next phase of industrial growth will depend on improving export competitiveness, scaling up MSMEs, developing future-ready skills and attracting investment in advanced manufacturing, according to CII Western Region chairman Vir S Advani, who said the industry body is working closely with governments at both the central and state levels on reforms.

India building domestic capabilities from chip design to indigenous AI models

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In the fast-evolving AI era, India is building domestic capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, from chip design and fabrication to advanced packaging, equipment and materials, and seven chips have been successfully fabricated at various nodes including advanced nodes such as 12 nm, according to an official factsheet.

Vizhinjam to begin direct EXIM cargo operations from Aug 18: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Direct export-import (EXIM) cargo movement at Kerala's Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin from August 18 which is a major step in the port's transition from an international transhipment hub to a gateway for India's overseas trade, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Friday.

How India's economic reforms are paving way for enterprise-led growth

IANS | August 13, 2026 11:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, the nation continues to strengthen the foundations of a self-reliant, resilient and growing economy. This is backed by the Union government's efforts to advance Ease of Doing Business through digital single-window systems, simplified incorporation processes, wider market access, improved access to finance and trust-based regulation, according to an official factsheet issued on Thursday.