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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: manufacturing

Tobacco, textile and apparel manufacturing — women overrepresented in low-paying jobs

Only 25% of India's informal workforce are women, and they largely have low-quality jobs, but leadership patterns emerge on a deeper look at the government's annual survey data. 

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 denies visas to ‘thousands’ of Chinese tech workers & Biden falters in debate with Trump

Reports also discuss low-income Indians' 'unhappiness' with Modi, the absence of laws against marital rape, and why charges were brought against Arundhati Roy.

Ahead of election results, new govt data shows India’s GDP surged 8.2% in 2023-24

Strong 2023-24 growth was bolstered by 7.8% growth in last quarter of FY24. Govt had estimated 7.6-8% growth for the year.

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.

After causing some worry, manufacturing brings a pleasant surprise in Q2. But consumption a concern

While indicators of urban demand are growing at a sharp pace, rural consumption is in slow lane. However, manufacturing, mining and construction have all seen double-digit growth.

Despite consumer optimism, Indian economy’s just chugging along with no real prospect of acceleration

Assessments of 'current general economic situation' have been improving steadily over past couple of years, but the index remains no higher than in late 2019, when economic slowdown set in.

FY23’s positive GDP data hides worrying trends: Weak consumption, sustained slump in manufacturing

It should be cause for worry that, by latest quarter, agriculture had become 25% bigger than manufacturing. This is the exact opposite of what 'Make in India' intended.

India’s JSW Steel plans to invest $145 million in new projects to upgrade US manufacturing

These investments & projects will help in producing high quality ‘melted and manufactured in USA’ steel products, said Parth Jindal, director of JSW Steel USA.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.