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R&D and Innovation

  • India’s R&D accounted for 9% of global patents in 2015: Cisco. Read More
  • India’s Ranking in Global Innovation Index slips to 81 in 2015. Read More
  • India and UK to join hands in automotive R&D and testing. Read More
  • Infosys to open R&D centre in Ireland, create 250 jobs. Read More

Energy Efficiency & Environment

  • Climate Change in India: Challenges and Solutions. Read More
  • Joint Statement by Countries at Press Conference in Paris. Read More
  • Solar power to constitute 18% of India’s energy generation by 2030. Read More
  • Wind power capacity to increase by 2,800 MW in FY16: Study. Read More
  • Govt. mulls $1 billion private equity fund for renewable energy sector. Read More
  • MoU between India and United Kingdom in the field of cooperation in the energy sector. Read More

Manufacturing/MAKE IN INDIA

  • Govt. to set up centre of excellence for manufacturing skills. Read More
  • Govt. Department DIPP gears up for Make in India week in Mumbai. Read More
  • Govt. has granted ‘in-principle’ approval to 20 NIMZs (NATIONAL INVESTMENT & MANUFACTURING ZONES), of which 12 are located outside DMIC (Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor) region. Read More
  • Envoy: India, UK can work together for ‘Make in India’. Read More
  • Diplomatic push to defence ‘Make in India’: High-powered panel to suggest focus areas & policy changes. Read More
  • French company boosts Make in India with world-class ventilators. Read More
  • Dassault could be soon manufacturing Rafale fighter jets in India. Read More
  • Government eases norms for bilateral aid to promote Make in India. Read More

ICT including Services

  • Govt committee to set aside 10-12 MHz of bandwidth for interconnectivity of devices in smart cities. Read More
  • Call drop issue: Telcos submit proposal to Department of Telecom (DoT). Read More
  • Telecom Regulator Authority (TRAI) floats new consultation paper, lists disadvantages of zero-rating plans. Read More
  • GSM operators ask Telecom Regulator not to club bands under 1GHz. Read More
  • Bharti Airtel announces INR 60,000 crore investments on a comprehensive network transformation program called Project Leap. Read More
  • TRAI‘s Draft of interconnect agreement out; seeks counter-comments by Jan 7. Read More
  • Vodafone moves to Delhi High Court challenging TRAI’s telecommunication interconnect usage charges regulations. Read More
  • Telecom Commission approves TRAI’s views on spectrum cap. Read More
  • TRAI floats paper on optical fibre network rollout. Read More
  • University Education APEX body plans world’s largest portal containing knowledge in all Indian languages. Read More
  • Microsoft to incubate 500 start-ups in 5 years. Read More
  • Department of Electronics and IT (DeitY) to expand incubator programme. Read More
  • India’s digital commerce market may touch $128 billion by 2017, says new study. Read More
  • Frame a consolidated broadcasting code to replace existing regulations, TDSAT to TRAI. Read More
  • Complete digitalization of cable TV by Dec 31 next year: TRAI. Read More

Electrical Equipment including Consumer Electronics

  • Recycling event brings in 15 tons of electronics. Read More
  • Government to soon launch Rs 10k-crore fund for local electronic firms. Read More
  • South Kolkatta signs pact with US firm for smart grid business. Read More
  • India power distributor plans Gurgaon’s first smart grid project. Read More

Machinery

  • MoU between India and Germany for Capital Goods Sector. Read More

Automotive

  • Welcome BS V by 2019, BS VI in 2021-22 unrealistic: Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures (SIAM). Read More
  • Proposal: New safety measures for three-wheelers. Read More
  • Cars In India Not Equipped With ‘Defeat Device’, Meet Norms: Volkswagen. Read More
  • Volkswagen Forced To Recall Over 300,000 Diesel Cars In India. Read More
  • Odd-even formula: Delhi government to present complete plan by Dec 25. Read More
  • Diesel car manufacturers under The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) scanner. Read More
  • Govt. flags off FAME India Drive to promote electric mobility. Read More
  • German Firm TUV Rheinland sets up state of the art Automotive Testing Lab at Bengaluru. Read More
  • Diesel Powered Vehicles Stats update. Read More
  • Recall of Faulty Vehicles status update. Read More
  • National Mission for Electric Mobility Status update. Read More

Smart Cities

  • December 15 deadline looms, no state has submitted smart city plan. Read More
  • Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Central Govt. this year. Read More
  • Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Signs an MOU with European Business and Technology Centre for Collaborating on “EU- India Smart Cities Knowledge and Innovation Program”. Read More
  • Chief Secretary, Nagaland invites public suggestions on preparation of Smart City Proposal. Read More
  • Smart cities: Urban Ministry to seek BRICS bank funds. Read More
  • Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) emphasize on communication technologies for smart city. Read More
  • Singapore, India ink strategic partnership: to expand cooperation in areas like smart cities. Read More
  • Japanese delegation visits Varanasi to make it a ‘smart’ city. Read More
  • UK joins hand with government to develop 3 smart cities in India. Read More and UK-India Summit: Collaboration for Smart Cities and Urban Renewal. Read More
  • Smart Cities, energy and mobility our target areas: SIEMENS India CEO. Read More

Standards/TBT/IPR

  • Centre Govt. working on mandatory standards for 400 items. Read More
  • Lower House (Lok Sabha) Passes Bill to Extend Ambit of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Read More
  • All BIS controlled laboratories are planned for upgradation. Read More
  • Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu, Bangladesh for agreement on standard to boost regional trade. Read More
  • BIS declared result for Deputy Director & Assistant Director Posts. Read More
  • Indian languages to be mandatory on phones: BIS working on standardization. Read More
  • Mandatory safety registration likely for 6 more electronic goods. Read More
  • Patents filed are not enough, says Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion Sec’y. Read More
  • Indian Cellular Association (ICA) up in arms against draft IPR policy and Ericsson. Read More
  • National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion Launch Pan India Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness Programmes. Read More

Invest India

  • India jumps up 12 places in World Bank ranking. Read More
  • World Bank maintains India’s economic growth outlook at 7.5% for FY16. Read More
  • India ranked 2nd on global business optimism index in September quarter. Read More
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Across the European Union and India, diversity isn’t incidental, it’s foundational. It is lived across cultures, languages and everyday life.

As we celebrate #EuropeWeeks, we mark the enduring idea of unity shaped through diversity.

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India takes a quantum leap forward ✨
India has successfully demonstrated 1,000-KM quantum communication network Under the National Quantum Mission,—marking a significant stride in ultra-secure communication technologies. India among global leaders in quantum key distribution

Big changes coming to India’s Transport 🚗

In line with Govt of India’s sustained efforts to curb high pollution levels, vehicles may face stricter emission norms from 2027 under proposed BS-VII norms aligned with Euro VII. Govt is also exploring minimum endurance standards for

India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26 crossing the landmark of 5.5 GW capacity addition in FY 2016-17.

This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity added in FY 2024–25 marking a decisive acceleration in

#SESEI Europe Newsletter – March 2026 Edition is Available Now!

Read the full edition here: https://sesei.eu/emailers/2026/march/index-eu.html

Below are the key highlights from this edition:
· India-EU TTC: 2nd Workshop on EV Charging Technologies
· 104 Projects with Rs 271 Crore (~€26.8M) R&D Fund

#SESEI India Newsletter – March 2026 Edition is Available Now!

Read the full edition here: https://sesei.eu/emailers/2026/march/index-in.html

Below are the key highlights from this edition:
· Shaping Europe’s Cybersecurity Standards: Highlights from the 10th Cybersecurity Standardization Conference
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🚨 BIS has issued new & revised standards across key sectors like engineering, construction, industrial tools, & petroleum systems. New Standards focus on sustainability (recycling & lifecycle standards) and many of these standards are aligned with international standards/ ISO

⚡ India emerged as the 3rd largest renewable energy market globally in 2025, adding an impressive 45 GW and pushing total installed capacity to 250.5 GW

☀️ Solar led the charge with ~37 GW added in a single year: 🌍 India became the second-largest contributor to global solar

Delighted to meet the European Parliamentary Delegation led by Ms. Angelika Niebler.

India-EU ties continue to strengthen, marked by growing dynamism and expanding cooperation across key sectors including trade, technology, green energy, connectivity, defence, space, mobility,

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