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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
TopicMake in India

Topic: Make in India

India has world-class capabilities to manufacture rifles. SIG-716 is wasteful procurement

India has reached the dark side of the moon. Rifles are a far simpler technology to invest in.

Focus on 113 home-grown, affordable medical devices to cut down import dependence, says govt

Medical devices planned for promotion include specific equipment across 8 segments. Products are slated to be manufactured by both Indian firms & MNCs with manufacturing units.

India becomes exporter of sniper rifles, Bengaluru firm bags mega contract from friendly nation

SSS Defence not only bags contract to supply .338 Lapua Magnum calibre sniper rifle, but also deals to deliver nearly USD 50 million worth of ammunition to multiple friendly countries.

For 2 years in a row, Army inked 100% contracts with indigenous firms under capital procurements

All contracts that materialised in FY 2023-24 & 2022-23 were with Indian public, private vendors. Army is looking at indigenising sustenance of weapon systems which includes spares & munition.

How promises in BJP’s manifesto for Indian economy focus more on continuity rather than a shakeup

The manifesto, released Sunday, focused on making India a manufacturing and export hub, creating employment opportunities through this, and expanding a few ongoing schemes.

India’s defence exports log all-time high of Rs 21,083 crore in FY 2023-24

Private sector & DPSUs accounted for about 60% & 40% of the total exports. Growth is 32.5 percent as compared to previous fiscal, says defence minister.

Airbus awards order for A220 doors to Bengaluru-based firm, deliveries to begin next yr

Order value wasn’t disclosed but Airbus India MD says company sources components & services worth $750 mn from India every year and plans to take it to $1.5 bn over next few years.

Make-in-India iPhone story shows govt isn’t really reducing imports or helping produce cheap

Can India subsidise its industry to the same level as China? No. We just don’t have the resources.

Why your iPhone 15 cost you way more than it would have in US, despite ‘made in India’ factor

A variety of factors, including Apple’s pricing strategy, forex fluctuations and import duties, are leading to this huge price discrepancy, say experts.

Putin praises PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ policy for automobiles, says Russia should follow

He made the remarks while speaking at the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in response to a media query on Russian-made cars.

On Camera

UPSC Civil Services Exam has been reduced to a memory test. That’s not how you select officers

India’s civil services were once called the ‘steel frame’. But steel is forged in fire, not moulded in a coaching class. While dilution has made the exam easier, it has also made it harder to find the game-changers we need.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.