India’s industrial growth accelerates to 5.2 pc in Feb

IANS | March 30, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India’s industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by a strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

Electronic firms not designing products in India won’t get Govt sops: Vaishnaw

IANS | March 30, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday made it clear to industry players participating in the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) that companies must invest meaningfully in designing products in India if they wish to continue receiving government support.

Govt launches ‘LEAF’ to boost EV charging ecosystem

IANS | March 30, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Monday launched the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF) -- an industry-led consortium aimed at strengthening the EV charging ecosystem.