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Rising and Shining: Gems and Jewellery sector shows robust market activity, traders beaming with hope

According to data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the overall gross exports of Gems and Jewellery was US$ 2510.86 million (Rs. 22,300.45 crore) in the month of November 2025, showing a growth of 19.64 percent as compared to US$ 2,098.59 million (Rs. 17,708.59 crore) for the same period the previous year.

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Škoda marks 25 years in India with strong growth, network expansion and Bengaluru milestones

Škoda Auto India reinforced its long-term commitment to the Indian market with the inauguration of new customer touchpoints in Bengaluru, even as the company celebrates 25 years of operations in India and reports one of its strongest growth phases in recent years.

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Mission $150 Billion Possible: Minister’s ambitious milestone now in overdrive  

Large and Medium Industries Minister M. B. Patil recently directed officials to prepare a vision document aimed at boosting mobile and electronic product manufacturing and design in Karnataka, with the goal of attracting investments of USD 150 billion in the future years.

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India Thriving? Here’s what the second quarter GDP data says about the economy…

The Indian economy continues to show robust growth and capture global attention as it is set to become the third-largest in the world by 2030, with a projected GDP of US$7.3 trillion.

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Praxair India to invest ₹210 crore in Karnataka: Industries Minister

Praxair India, a key player in industrial gases and related manufacturing, will invest ₹210 crore over the next three years to establish liquid oxygen and nitrogen production units in Karnataka.

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A look at what’s happening on the global inflation and interest rate front

As the world recovers from the pandemic and geopolitical upheavals, 2025 is a crucial year for global macroeconomic management. Globally, inflation was high, but it has since significantly declined. Following their harsh tightening policies in 2022–2023, central banks are now adopting a more cautious stance.

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Centre’s approval for industrial corridor project spanning nine Karnataka districts welcomed

Member of the Legislative Assembly H.P. Swaroop Prakash recently thanked Union Ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and Piyush Goyal for the Central government’s approval for the development of a National Industrial Corridor covering nine major districts of the state — Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Kolar, Mangalore, Hubballi-Dharwad, Raichur and Bidar.

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London bridge firming up: More investments likely into Karnataka, reveals Industries Minister

UK-based SCI Semiconductors has expressed interest in establishing its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Karnataka, it is learnt.

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More investments into Karnataka being sought from London

Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil had recently said that he would visit London with a high-level delegation to attract investments from leading UK-based companies.

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Global industry goes beyond Bengaluru: Japanese firm sets up ₹600-crore ‘orchard hub’ in Dharwad

Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil recently launched the Orchard Hub established at a cost of ₹600 crore by Japan-based Nidec Company in the Beluru Industrial Area of Dharwad.