Manufacturing
America is in the middle of a stealth manufacturing boom
Actual factory output is up sharply and may be picking up speed, even though factory jobs have slid steadily. Credit the most basic economic force of all: demand.
5 min read19 Apr 2026Centre plans phased QCO rollback to ease input supply constraints
All ministries have been asked to identify products that could benefit from the removal of quality controls.
2 min read19 Apr 2026India’s manufacturing giants are embracing agentic AI to enhance efficiencies
The manufacturing sector is evolving from automation to an Agentic Enterprise model, where AI acts as a strategic teammate, enhancing decision-making and logistics. This shift requires reskilling workers, integrating AI into daily operations, and addressing data security risks.
3 min read13 Apr 2026Reform or perish: Asian factories must shape up or ship out in the face of Chinese export aggression
Asia’s manufacturing sectors are caught between US tariffs and cheap Chinese exports. Factories in Thailand, Indonesia, India and elsewhere have been hit. Policymakers in these countries must address the underlying cost structures that keep them under-competitive.
4 min read12 Apr 2026India’s manufacturing registers weakest growth in nearly four years: PMI survey shows
India’s manufacturing PMI fell to 53.9 in March, the lowest since June 2022, as cost pressures, fierce competition and the West Asia war weighed on new orders and output.
2 min read2 Apr 2026Electronics makers wait for war impact as commodity prices rise
India's electronics manufacturers are monitoring rising commodity prices and supply chain risks triggered by the war in West Asia. While current margins remain protected by long-term contracts and pass-through clauses, a prolonged war threatens the sector’s high-growth trajectory.
3 min read30 Mar 2026India’s industrial production grows 5.2% in February
The latest reading reflects a fragile, uneven rebound in industrial activity amid soft domestic demand, global uncertainty, and sector-specific challenges.
3 min read30 Mar 2026Govt codifies fabric, stitching, and colour standards for shirts, trousers
The government's move is part of a broader push to expand India’s quality infrastructure across both mass-market apparel and technical textiles, in line with India’s focus on improving manufacturing competitiveness and product reliability.
3 min read22 Mar 2026Centre expands MSME credit scheme, adds service sector firms
Revisions to MCGS–MSME lower entry barriers, increase guarantee coverage, and make upfront contribution partially refundable
1 min read21 Mar 2026India calls for bidders to set up five rare earth magnet making plants under ₹7,280 cr scheme
India has launched a ₹7,280-crore incentive scheme to establish five rare-earth magnet manufacturing plants, aiming to achieve an annual capacity of 6,000 tonnes. The move seeks to build a self-reliant defence and electric vehicle supply chainto counter China’s dominance in the sector.
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