Why are Volkswagen and JLR trimming their workforce?, Pg12
German and British auto giants Volkswagen and JLR announce significant job cuts amid challenging EV transition, fierce competition, and global trade tariffs.
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German and British auto giants Volkswagen and JLR announce significant job cuts amid challenging EV transition, fierce competition, and global trade tariffs.
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth thousands of crores in Vadodara, emphasizing infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology for a developed India by 2047.
India targets steel sector decarbonization with a ₹5,000-crore scheme, aiming to reduce high emissions through green steel technologies and strategic investments.
US tariffs are not the primary barrier to Indian research; chronic low R&D spending in traditional sectors and misaligned government schemes hinder innovation.
Taiwan leverages its semiconductor industry for "chip diplomacy," seeking international support while navigating US demands for manufacturing relocation.
India's exports drive 7.8% GDP growth despite West Asia crisis; high-margin goods thrive, but labour-intensive sectors face sharp declines.
China's manufacturing overcapacity, driven by state subsidies, creates global trade imbalances, impacts developing economies, and poses strategic vulnerabilities for India's self-reliance.
India launches Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 program to build a domestic chip design ecosystem, offering incentives for strategic technologies.
India's economy records robust 7.8% Q1 growth driven by manufacturing and services, yet faces future challenges from oil prices and rural demand.
India's economy records robust 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 2026-27, driven by manufacturing, services, and investments, exceeding expectations amid global uncertainties.
India and Germany co-chair 4th Environment Forum, strengthening cooperation on climate resilience, circular economy, and signing a Joint Declaration on wetland conservation.
India's economy surges 7.8% in Q1, driven by robust 9.2% manufacturing and 10% services growth, exceeding RBI forecasts despite global headwinds.
Government notifies ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 program, offering 40% fiscal support for silicon wafer fabs and chip design incentives.
India's Q1 GDP poised for 8% surprise, driven by decadal-high 18.3% loan growth across industry and services, weathering global shocks.
US restrictions on China's Uyghur cotton have surged Indian yarn prices by 60%, compelling apparel exporters to urge government regulation on exports to stabilize domestic supply.
India's industrial growth slows to 6.7% in July, revealing a widening gap in household spending with weak rural consumption.
Centre simplifies defence export and licensing norms, including OGEL framework, to boost Indian manufacturers' global market access.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation for a ₹472-crore tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, boosting Army's operational readiness and defence self-reliance.
Japanese textile giants like Uniqlo commit to significantly increase sourcing and investment in India, boosting manufacturing and global exports.
Mines and Minerals Act reforms simplify tax model, boosting state revenue to Rs 7 lakh crore since 2018, attracting investment and ensuring fiscal certainty.
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