GST Hike Threatens MSMEs: CMAI Warns of 100,000 Job Losses in Apparel Industry
by Mahek Sancheti on 2024-12-05
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has voiced serious reservations over the rate change proposals on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the apparel sector.
Steel Ministry Proposes 25% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports to Protect Domestic Industry
by Mahek Sancheti on 2024-12-04
The steel ministry has proposed a 25 percent safeguard duty on the import of some steel products into India to address the grievances of the country's domestic steel industry.
CII Proposes Extension and Expansion of PLI Scheme to Strengthen Medical Device Sector
by Mahek Sancheti on 2024-11-30
The CII National Medical Technology Forum Chairman Himanshu Baid urged the government to extend the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the medical technology sector.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Urges Reduction of Fossil Fuel Imports to Combat Pollution
by Mahek Sancheti on 2024-11-29
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized reducing fossil fuel imports to curb pollution effectively. Gadkari said there is great potential for developing a bio-fuel economy in the country.
BIS Prioritises Standards for 214 Critical Medical Devices by December 2025
by Mahek Sancheti on 2024-11-26
On 25th November 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) declared standards for 214 critical medical devices to be developed with phased completion targeted before December 2025.
Extension of deadline for filing EPR Plastic Annual Return by PIBOs and PWPs
by Tanya Sharma on 2024-11-25
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has extended the filing date for Annual Returns (AR) of PIBOs and PWPs registered during the FY 2022-23.