Housing Sales Forecasted to Drop 2% in Top 9 Cities

24 Jun 2024 CW Team

In a significant development for Maharashtra's automotive sector, Mercedes-Benz has revealed plans to invest ?30 billion in the state. This investment aims to bolster local manufacturing capabilities and enhance production capacities at its facilities. The announcement was made by the state's Industries Minister, highlighting the strategic importance of Maharashtra as a hub for automotive manufacturing and innovation. The investment by Mercedes-Benz is expected to create employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth in the region. It underscores the company's commitment to expanding its footprint in India and leveraging local resources and talent. This move also aligns with broader efforts to strengthen the automotive manufacturing ecosystem in Maharashtra, fostering a conducive environment for industrial development. The investment comes at a crucial time as the automotive industry navigates through evolving market dynamics and technological advancements. It signals confidence in India's market potential and underscores Mercedes-Benz's long-term vision for sustainable growth and innovation in the country.

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08 Sep 2025

DRDO Transfers Key Defence Materials Tech to Industry

The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) of DRDO in Hyderabad has transferred three advanced indigenous materials technologies to leading Indian industry partners, marking a major step towards self-reliance in strategic defence manufacturing. The Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) documents were handed over by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, at a ceremony held at DMRL on 30 August 2025.The transferred technologies include:High-Strength Radomes: Transferred to BHEL, Jagdishpur, this technology enables the manufacture of high-p..

Coal Ministry Honours Top Mines for Safety and Sustainability

The Ministry of Coal hosted the Star Rating Award Ceremony in Mumbai to recognise outstanding coal and lignite mines for their achievements in safety, environmental responsibility, scientific operations, and community welfare. Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy, accompanied by Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey and Secretary Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, presented the accolades.The awards celebrate mines that have demonstrated excellence across key parameters such as safety, productivity, scientific mining, environmental stewardship, and socio-economic impact. The Minister ..

Modi Highlights Decade of Bold Economic Reforms

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to economic reforms over the past decade, highlighting transformative measures that have redefined India’s fiscal structure and enhanced its global economic position.Citing major initiatives such as corporate tax cuts to encourage investment, the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to unify the national market, and reforms in personal income tax to improve Ease of Living, Modi emphasised that the reform agenda has consistently been citizen-focused and pro-growth.He welcomed the ongoing #NextGe..