India mobility sector to surpass $600 billion by 2030: Report

The Indian mobility industry is projected to surpass $600 billion by 2030, according to the Think Mobility report released by Google and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the Bharat Mobility Auto Expo.The report highlights India’s unique trajectory in the mobility sector, with traditional and emerging revenue streams shaping a departure from global trends.The report reveals […]

Economy

Texmaco Rail looks to increase share of revenue from non-govt sector in overall wagon business

Rail solution provider Texmaco Rail & Engineering is looking to increase the share of revenue coming from the non-government sector in its overall wagon manufacturing business going forward. Presently, around 80 per cent revenue of the Kolkata-based company comes from its rolling stock division, while the remaining 20 per cent from projects and green […]

Economy

Union Cabinet approves Aircraft Leasing Bill to Boost Indian aviation sector

To usher in further reforms in the civil aviation sector, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2024. Accordingly, the Bill will lower the leasing and financing costs of aircraft for Indian carriers, thereby also reducing airfares. At present, the majority of commercial aircraft in India […]

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India set to boost textile sector with Budget incentives amid Bangladesh crisis

India aims to boost its textile and garments industry in next month’s budget with financial support, tariff cuts on key inputs and incentives to produce locally, two government sources said. An ongoing political crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh has prompted global retailers to explore alternatives, including India, for garment imports, exporters told Reuters. “Indian exporters are […]

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OPEC, IEA to launch reports on India’s oil & gas sector at IEW 2025

The India Energy Week (IEW), government’s annual flagship oil and gas sector conference, will witness top international agencies such as OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) launch their oil and gas reports on the world’s third largest energy consumer. The development indicates India’s growing importance as an energy consumer. At IEW 2024, the International […]

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PLI scheme, subsidies detrimental to long-term growth of clean-tech sector: Goyal

Product Linked Incentives (PLIs) and subsidies are detrimental to long-term growth and development of the clean energy sector, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. “PLI schemes can only help kickstart the sector, but the clean energy sector must strive to become  self-sustaining and independent of the government,” he said while unveiling the Bharat […]

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Industrial and warehousing sector in 2024 saw unprecedented growth, driven by 3PL, manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors, with Tier-I cities dominating

The Industrial and warehousing sector reached an unprecedented high in 2024, with demand and supply both hitting new milestones. Absorption surged by 30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach 64.5 million sq. ft., while fresh supply recorded a 15.8 per cent YoY growth, totalling 71.8 million sq. ft., according to Savills India, a leading global […]

Real estate sector attracts equity investments of $11.4 bn in 2024; Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are top destinations: CBRE

The Indian real estate sector attracted equity investments of $11.4 billion last year, up 54% annually, mainly from developers and institutional investors. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR were the top destinations for investment inflows in 2024, each accounting for around 25% of the total, according to a report by CBRE on December 10. Indian real estate sector […]

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Govt to revitalise cooperative sector to combat climate change

The Union government has decided to revitalise the cooperative sector by expanding the scope of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) as part of mitigating the impact of climate change in rural areas. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Cooperation, presented a compelling case for leveraging cooperatives as vital tools in building climate […]