China July factory growth unexpectedly stalls

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 09:13

Growth at China`s big manufacturing companies unexpectedly stalled in July as demand at home and abroad weakened, an official survey showed on Saturday, reinforcing views that the economy needs more stimulus as it faces fresh risks from a stock market slump.

No decision on joining PICS yet: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 18:14

The government on Friday said that it has not taken any decision to join the Pharmaceuticals Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PICS), an international instrument between countries and authorities for cooperation in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Karbonn to invest Rs 400 crore to set up 2 manufacturing units in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 18:48

Home-grown mobile phone company Karbonn will invest close to Rs 400 crore for setting up two manufacturing units in the country.

'India has potential to become multi-trillion dollar economy'

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 17:55

About 55 percent of India's population is already working in the services sector but the country has to aim to bring this to 80-85 percent of the population.

Motorola mulls manufacturing facility in India

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 20:35

Technology major Motorola, maker of Moto G handset, is evaluating options to set up a manufacturing facility in India to cash in on the burgeoning demand for smartphones in the country.

Lava to invest Rs 2,615 crore to set up 2 manufacturing units

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 18:17

Domestic handset maker Lava will invest Rs 2,615 crore over the next seven years to set up two manufacturing units in the country, in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative.

Make in India programme to boost stainless steel demand

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:44

Government's Make in India programme will help in increasing stainless steel demand in the country, experts said.

Govt extends scheme to boost electronics manufacturing by 5 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 22:16

To boost manufacturing of electronics items, the government on Tuesday extended the 'Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme' (MSIPS) by five years and also expanded the scope of the programme to cover 15 new product categories.

Boeing keen to pick equity in more local aerospace players

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 16:03

On the heels of tying up with Tatas for an aerospace manufacturing joint venture and two other supply contracts since January, Boeing Corporation said it is keen to pick up equity in more companies in the sector but cited the cap on FDI as the biggest put-downer.

Boeing, Tatas sign pact for aerospace, defence manufacturing

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 16:01

Global aircraft maker Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems today signed a pact to collaborate in aerospace and defence manufacturing as well as to tap into integrated systems development opportunities, including unmanned aerial vehicles.

Singapore economy contracts in second quarter

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 09:16

Singapore`s economy shrank in the second quarter of the year, official data showed Tuesday, as slowing demand from key export markets China and Europe hit manufacturing.

Karbonn to invest Rs 800-cr for mobile phone manufacturing in India

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 20:10

Home grown mobile phone company Karbonn has earmarked an investment of Rs 800 crore over a period of next three years for manufacturing mobile phones in India.