New Delhi, Mar 9 (KNN) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Lok Sabha that the recent rise in global crude oil prices following geopolitical tensions in West Asia is not expected to significantly impact inflation in India at present. Responding to a question, the minister said global crude oil prices hadContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 9 (KNN) The government has constituted a 17-member committee to recommend comprehensive reforms for India’s special economic zones (SEZ) policy and help formulate a SEZ 2.0 framework, an official said. The panel will submit a concept paper or policy roadmap within six months outlining recommendations for broadContinue Reading
New Delhi, Feb 2 (KNN) The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) said the Union Budget 2026–27 has sent a positive signal on India’s commitment to manufacturing-led growth, with skill development placed at the centre of the national economic agenda. Vinkesh Gulati, Chairperson, ASDC, stated, “By focusing on the expansion ofContinue Reading
New Delhi, Feb 2 (KNN) All India Association of Industries (AIAI) President Dr. Vijay Kalantri said the Union Budget 2026–27 sends a strong signal of India’s commitment to broad-based, manufacturing-led growth amid global geopolitical uncertainty. Dr. Kalantri said, “With a strong thrust on agriculture, tourism, data centres, electronics, advanced manufacturingContinue Reading
New Delhi, Feb 2 (KNN) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as bold, forward-looking, and reform-oriented, boosting India’s growth trajectory while enhancing the global competitiveness of exports, manufacturing, and MSMEs. FIEO President S.C. Ralhan highlighted the Budget’s emphasis on domestic manufacturingContinue Reading
New Delhi, Feb 2 (KNN) Indian Railways has been allocated a record capital expenditure of Rs 2.93 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026–27, the highest-ever outlay for the national transporter. The allocation underscores the government’s continued focus on infrastructure expansion, capacity enhancement, and positioning railways as a key driverContinue Reading
New Delhi, Feb 2 (KNN) The PlastIndia Foundation, representing India’s plastics industry, has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as a balanced, forward-looking plan that supports economic growth, manufacturing competitiveness, and sustainability. Ravish Kamath, President, PlastIndia Foundation, said, “The Budget’s strong emphasis on infrastructure development, manufacturing, MSME support, easeContinue Reading
