Industry & Supply Chains

Recent stories on manufacturing, trade and supply chains.

4 November 2026ET Government reports: Indian Navy signs ₹53,866 crore deal for eight corvettesThe Indian Navy has finalized a deal to acquire eight Next Generation Corvettes for ₹53,866 crore. The project is positioned to enhance the nation's maritime security…
17 October 2026BBC reports record 12 vessel attacks near Strait of Hormuz in one weekBBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a single week near the Strait of Hormuz. The report notes this surge in incidents coincides…
14 October 2026European Commission to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 annuallyThe European Commission has confirmed it will implement an annual import quota of 350,000 hybrid electric vehicles from China. The policy, reported by The Guardian, leverages…
13 October 2026Trump faces bipartisan backlash over reported plans to import Russian dieselDonald Trump faces criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers regarding reported plans to import diesel from Russia. According to BBC reports, the backlash follows…
8 October 2026Civil aviation minister projects India's first civilian aircraft within two yearsCivil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu stated that India may produce its first civilian aircraft within two years. He noted that achieving this goal requires establishing an…
6 October 2026ET Government reports domestic EMS sector shifting toward complex product manufacturingAccording to ET Government, domestic electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers are transitioning from basic assembly toward more complex, higher-value production. This…
2 October 2026Defence Secretary projects BrahMos exports above $600 million, ET Government reportsDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said BrahMos exports are expected to cross $600 million, according to ET Government's account of his ANI interview. He cited about $330…
2 October 2026India's 114 Rafale jet deal progresses with weapon integration, Defence Secretary saysIndia's planned acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets is expected to be finalized by the end of this financial year, according to Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. Singh…
1 October 2026India's Kaveri dry engine clears high-altitude flight trials in RussiaIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation completed high-altitude flight trials for its Kaveri dry engine in Russia. Testing achieved a peak dry thrust of 48.5…
1 October 2026Air Liquide invests over €170 million in Japanese ultra-pure gas infrastructureAir Liquide is investing over €170 million to build ultra-pure gas production infrastructure in Japan. The facility will support an expanding regional manufacturing footprint for…
28 September 2026India flags off first dual-fuel LNG train and WAG-12 electric locomotive in GujaratUnion Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) train alongside a WAG-12 electric locomotive in Gujarat. The deployment introduces…
28 September 2026Visionpower Semiconductor opens $7.8 billion chip factory in Singapore, considers second siteVisionpower Semiconductor, a joint venture between TSMC subsidiary Vanguard and NXP, has opened a $7.8 billion 300mm wafer factory in Singapore. The facility expands specialty…
27 September 2026Indian state refiners issue joint tender for US LPG imports through 2027Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have jointly issued a term tender seeking liquefied petroleum gas supplies from US exporters through 2027, according to a…
25 September 2026Odisha approves 27 industrial projects worth over ₹2.45 lakh croreAn Odisha state committee approved 27 industrial proposals valued at over ₹2.45 lakh crore. The projects span sectors including data centres, artificial intelligence, power,…
25 September 2026Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Dangote Group partner on $660 million fuel pipelineEthiopia, Djibouti, and Aliko Dangote’s firm have partnered to build a $660 million fuel pipeline to transport fuel directly from Djibouti’s port into neighboring Ethiopia.…
24 September 2026ET Government reports: DRDO to seek industry partner for mobile anti-drone laser systemIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) plans to seek an industry partner within six days to manufacture an indigenous 30kW-class mobile laser weapon system.…
23 September 2026India plans to operationalise its first mineral exchange by next fiscal year, official saysIndia plans to operationalise its first mineral exchange by the next financial year to enable transparent, market-based price discovery across the domestic mining sector,…
22 September 2026nam.org reports: Military drone expansion tightens supply of gallium, germanium, and rare earth magnetsAccelerated production of military drones and counter-drone systems is straining critical mineral supply chains, according to nam.org. Defense manufacturing expansion has…
19 September 2026Engineers India negotiates West Asian pipeline projects to bypass Strait of HormuzState-owned consultancy Engineers India is negotiating pipeline and storage projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE designed to route oil around the Strait of Hormuz. The talks come…
18 September 2026Tata Electronics partners with Besi on $3 billion semiconductor packaging facility in AssamTata Electronics has partnered with Dutch equipment maker Besi to develop a $3 billion semiconductor packaging plant in Jagiroad, Assam. Under the agreement, the facility will…
18 September 2026Fujifilm partners with Tata Electronics to build $83 million materials plant in IndiaFujifilm has partnered with Tata Electronics to establish a semiconductor materials plant in Dholera, India. Under the agreement, Fujifilm will invest $83 million to produce…
16 September 2026India and UAE form joint venture to expand Kochi ship repair hubIndia and the United Arab Emirates have formed a joint venture to expand the International Ship Repair Facility at Kochi. Led by Cochin Shipyard, the initiative aims to scale…
16 September 2026pib.gov.in reports: India's Defence Ministry unveils VIMARSH 2026 framework for MSMEs and startupsIndia's Ministry of Defence has unveiled the VIMARSH 2026 policy framework to expand indigenous defence manufacturing. The initiative lowers financial and technical barriers for…
13 September 2026Adani Defence partners with Russian manufacturers to co-produce Pantsir systems in IndiaAdani Defence is partnering with Russian manufacturers to co-produce advanced air defence systems, including the Pantsir platform, in India. State-owned defense contractors…
7 September 2026German startup Isar Aerospace completes Europe's first commercial orbital launch from NorwayGerman startup Isar Aerospace completed the maiden orbital flight of its Spectrum rocket from Andoeya, Norway, marking the first commercial European orbital launch.