The government of India has received an enthusiastic response from international companies for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for hardware, including Lenovo, HP, Dell and Acer, The Economic Times quoted Union Minster of Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw as saying on Wednesday.

Excellent response for hardware PLI scheme: India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw  

India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and documents reviewed by Reuters.

India prohibits military drone makers from using Chinese parts, claims Reuters report

In a major move aimed at boosting local manufacturing, India on Thursday (August 3) imposed with immediate effect curbs on importing laptops, tablets and personal computers.

India restricts imports of laptops, tablets and PCs to boost local manufacturing

Foxconn, the global electronics manufacturing giant, has set its sights on the southern state of Tamil Nadu. With an investment worth 194 million dollars, Foxconn, apple’s main supplier, plans to build a state-of-the-art electronic component manufacturing facility in the Kancheepuram district near Chennai, India. This venture is expected to create an impressive 6,000 job opportunities.

Foxconn's $194 MN manufacturing hub

In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer led by CEO Elon Musk, is in talks with the Indian government to establish a car factory in the country.

Tesla set to revolutionise India's auto industry with proposed factory

Global electronics manufacturer Foxconn has withdrawn from a 19.5 billion dollar semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, causing a significant setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plans to boost chip making in India.

'Make in India' campaign impacted by Foxconn withdrawing from Indian venture

Hawking Defence Services(HDS), an Indian defence and aerospace firm inked a procurement cum partnership agreement with Australia-based Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI), the manufacturers of the 'Albatross' amphibious aircraft.

Parts for 'Albatross' amphibious aircraft to be made in India; $125mn investment expected

India has approved purchases of missiles, helicopters, artillery guns & electronic warfare system. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the top government body for military acquisition approvals. DAC approved the orders worth 705 billion rupees ($8.52 billion) for all its services. Watch this video for all details.

Why has India approved the purchase of military equipment worth $8.5 billion?

India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams conducting rescue and operations in earthquake-hit Turkey will be aided by Indian eyes-in-the-sky, in the form of indigenous drones.

Garuda Aerospace's made-in-India drones to aid New Delhi's rescue efforts in Turkey

Signifying the ever-growing defence and diplomatic ties between India and Israel, the CEO of Israeli Defence firm Rafael Advanced Systems said that their vision didn't stop with making missiles in India, but was also keen on exporting made-in-India missiles.

Our vision is not just Make-in-India, but to export missiles from India: Rafael CEO

Automakers see higher month-on-month sales in October this year aided by discounts as consumers are coming out in good numbers. Watch this video to know more.

Festive season brings cheer to India auto firms

A consortium led by Tata Group and Airbus will be manufacturing the C-295 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force in Vadodara city of western Gujarat state, in a major boost to the Make in India policy.

C-295 aircraft for IAF to be made in India’s Gujarat state under Tata-Airbus joint venture

India is making giant strides in presenting itself as an alternative to the world's factory i.e China. The country exported more than $1 billion worth of iPhones in five months since April, per a Bloomberg report.

Apple to double iPhone exports from India by next year

India has reportedly signed a $250 million deal to export arms and ammunition to Armenia, which is currently engaged in a tense stand-off with its neighbour Azerbaijan.

India to export Pinaka rocket launchers, ammunition to Armenia in $250m deal: Report

September is usually the month of the launch of a new iPhone. Apple is set to bring its new flagship iPhone 14 and an array of other products into the market. However, the biggest news might not be the launch of the phone, but where it might be produced.

Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India; plans to bring it on par with China

This Independence Day, we pay tribute to Indian automakers who are making the nation proud. We are featuring some make-in-India products, setting new benchmarks in the global automotive market. Watch all that, in this Independence day special episode of WION Pitstop - Make-In-India: Wheels of Change.

WION Pitstop | Make-in-India: Wheels of Change - An Indian Independence Day special

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, the Make in India initiative seeks to make India a manufacturing hub. It aims to provide an improved business environment for all the sectors.

India@75: Make in India - Massive boost to economy

Highlighting that the Russian-Ukraine war brought focus on indigenising military equipments, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that being self-reliant in defence is essential to tackle the challenges in uncertain geopolitical times.

Russia-Ukraine conflict highlights that being self-reliant is necessary: Indian defence minister

As Tesla chief Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, transport minister Nitin Gadkari's remark on Tesla cars has become a talking point once again. Tesla's bid to sell cars in India has been in the pipeline for a long time.

'Manufacturing in China and selling in India'... when Nitin Gadkari took a dig at Musk

Lauding India and Australia for sealing the free trade agreement (FTA) after 10-year-long talks, Australia’s former prime minister Tony Abbot has hoped that the pact benefits both the countries and also gives a massive boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ programme.

Australia-India FTA will boost PM Modi's ‘Make in India’ initiative: Ex-PM Abbott to WION

It seems like an era has ended with the passing away of Rahul Bajaj, the former chairman of Bajaj Auto. He was one of the very few corporate and business community leaders who understood the importance of timelines for a reporter and many of my stories as an automobile journalist were based on what he did, the developments around his companies or how the competitors reacted to his moves.

Remembering Rahul Bajaj: The real 'Make in India' king

During her 2-day visit to India, France Defence Minister Florence Parly said that Paris is committed to New Delhi's Make in India Initiative.

France committed to PM Modi's Make in India initiative says France Defence Minister Florence Parly

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the purchase of 56 C-295 MW cargo planes for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. Within 48 months of signing the contract, 16 aircraft will be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain, and TATA Consortium will produce 40 aircraft in India within ten years.

Private firm TATA to make 40 out of 56 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, approved proposals concerning capital acquisitions of various equipment for the modernisation and operational needs of the armed forces amounting to approximately $60,000 million (Rs 6,000 crore).

Defence Acquisition Council approves RFP for construction of six submarines at $430 mn

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