India’s Industrial Output Rises 3% in March 2025
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 3% year-on-year growth in March 2025, according to the Quick Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI). The overall index stood at 164.8, up from 160.0 in March 2024.Among the key sectors, electricity registered the highest growth at 6.3%, followed by manufacturing at 3.0%, and mining at 0.4%. Within manufacturing, 13 out of 23 industry groups showed positive growth. Top contributors included the manufacture of basic metals (6.9%), motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (10.3%), and electr..
India Targets 100 GW Nuclear Power by 2047
In a move to bolster India’s energy security and clean energy ambitions, the Ministry of Power convened a meeting of the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament to discuss the “Roadmap for Development of Nuclear Power Generation.” Chaired by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, the session emphasized the strategic role of nuclear energy in achieving India's net zero carbon emissions target by 2070.Currently, India operates 25 nuclear reactors across seven sites, generating 8,880 MW—about 3% of the country’s total electricity. Another 6,6..
India, Bhutan Boost Customs Ties at 6th JGC Meet
India and Bhutan have reaffirmed their strong bilateral trade relationship during the 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting held in Thimphu, Bhutan. The two-day meeting aimed to deepen cooperation on customs processes, streamline cross-border trade, and ensure efficient and secure border management.The meeting was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Government of India, and Mr. Sonam Jamtsho, Director General, Department of Revenue and Customs, Royal Government of Bhutan.India remains Bhutan’s largest t..
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