Smartphones-laptops can become cheaper: Government waives custom duty on lithium-ion cells and displays, exemption will be available till March 2029

Smartphones-laptops can become cheaper: Government waives custom duty on lithium-ion cells and displays, exemption will be available till March 2029

New Delhi6 minutes ago copy link file photo The Central Government has removed Basic Custom Duty (BCD) from goods used in making electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, wearables (smartwatches, fitness bands) and smart TVs in the country. With this, smartphones, laptops and smart TVs can become cheaper. Now basic custom duty will not be imposed…

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600 HAMMER Missiles, 2,300 MP-ATGMs In Rs 5,000-Crore Defence Deals Set For Nod

600 HAMMER Missiles, 2,300 MP-ATGMs In Rs 5,000-Crore Defence Deals Set For Nod

Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 01:13 IST Among the proposals on the agenda is the procurement of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-developed MP-ATGM for the Indian Army. The proposal includes the induction of 100 launchers, 2,300 missiles and five simulators. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is expected to consider several major procurement proposals at…

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3 जुलाई को DAC बैठक, भारतीय सेना को मिलेंगे हैमर मिसाइल, वर्बा और MP-ATGM

3 जुलाई को DAC बैठक, भारतीय सेना को मिलेंगे हैमर मिसाइल, वर्बा और MP-ATGM

The Defense Ministry is going to hold an important meeting of the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) on July 3. This meeting will be held in the presence of the new Chief of Defense Staff and the new Army-Navy Chiefs. Big proposals like HAMMER air to ground missile, Verba air defense system, MP-ATGM and pseudo satellites…

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Central government launches grand plan: 100 industrial parks will be built across the country, budget of ₹33,660 crore approved

Central government launches grand plan: 100 industrial parks will be built across the country, budget of ₹33,660 crore approved

New Delhi24 minutes ago copy link Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched the guidelines of ‘Bhavya (India Industrial Development Scheme) Scheme’. Under which the government is preparing to develop 100 industrial parks across the country. A financial outlay of ₹33,660 crore has been earmarked for this scheme, which will create manufacturing and investment…

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Now Tejas fighter jet engines will be made in India only: Agreement between American company GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics

Now Tejas fighter jet engines will be made in India only: Agreement between American company GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics

New Delhi51 minutes ago copy link The deal to manufacture fighter jet engines between American defense company GE Aerospace and Indian government company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) may be completed soon. Both the companies have agreed on technical matters regarding co-production of F414 jet engines for fighter aircraft. On Tuesday, the company said that major…

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After Years Of Freeze, India May Ease Curbs On Trade With China – The Real Reason Will Surprise You

After Years Of Freeze, India May Ease Curbs On Trade With China – The Real Reason Will Surprise You

New Delhi: Until five years ago, India’s doors were nearly closed to Chinese companies. Business organisations campaigned vigorously for boycotts of Chinese goods, and public sentiment strongly supported such measures. The political situation changed after developments in the United States. As anti-India statements from Washington became more frequent, the government began looking at new strategies….

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Union Budget 2026: Manufacturing, MSMEs and infra emerge as top priorities for industry — ASSOCHAM survey

    Union Budget 2026: Manufacturing, MSMEs and infra emerge as top priorities for industry — ASSOCHAM survey

    Ahead of Budget 2026–27, industry is asking the government to focus on execution. With global uncertainty and a slowdown in domestic growth, businesses want results on manufacturing, infrastructure and MSME support rather than fresh promises. This sentiment comes through clearly in a pre-Budget survey released on January 15 by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and…

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    Is India Done With France? The Inside Story Of Modi Govt’s Secret ‘Desi Rafale’ Plan

    Is India Done With France? The Inside Story Of Modi Govt’s Secret ‘Desi Rafale’ Plan

    New Delhi: India’s ambitious fighter jet story has reached a turning point. Once eager to expand its Rafale fleet, the government now seems more focussed on building its own fighter aircraft. Officials say the goal is to make the country self-reliant in advanced aviation technology, even if that means slowing down foreign purchases. The Air…

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