Industries

Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has floated tenders in six packages with a three-year deadline to supply fresh water to 18 industrial areas around Bengaluru

RIL, Adani, Tata, others look to partner NPCIL in nuclear energy push to lower emissions

The government has called bids for setting up Bharat Small Reactors to decarbonise high-emission industries such as steel and aluminium. It expects at least Rs 35,000 crore in investments from the private sector

Karnataka declares Bengaluru’s Peenya industrial area as special investment region

The Peenya Special Investment Region, 18th such space in the state, is spread over 1,461.46 acres

Karnataka to roll out its first dedicated MSME policy

Karnataka’s Industries and Commerce Department will with the help of a consultant soon draft a new policy that charts a roadmap for the sector benchmarked to domestic and international standards.

MC Explains: Karnataka's minimum wage hike proposal caught in a tug of war between industries and unions

While the state government has proposed an increase in minimum wages, industries are not enthused, saying it could force them to shut down or shift to other states. Trade unions, on the other hand, say the hike is imperative.

Karnataka notifies 17 industrial areas as Special Investment Regions

Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) will begin collecting property taxes in these SIRs with effective from April 1, 2025

Davos 2025: 'I know how investments came to Tamil Nadu and went to Gujarat,' says TN minister TRB Rajaa

'We didn’t become the SaaS capital overnight and we were prepared for it. The Tamil Nadu story is always about being future-ready,' says Rajaa

In a first, Karnataka to set up incubation centres for construction workers, partner with industries

Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board is setting up four incubation centres for construction workers on pilot basis. This project aims to enhance the skills and employability of construction workers, empowering them to meet industry demands.

Karnataka hires consultant to prepare DPR for Rs 2,000 crore Cauvery water project for industries in Bengaluru

With semiconductor firms and manufacturing industries demanding significant water, coupled with depleting groundwater levels, the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board is planning dedicated Cauvery river supply for industrial zones in and around Bengaluru.

Defunct PSU land at Byappanahalli in Bengaluru set to get a tree park makeover, work order issued

The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board plans to develop the 70-acre park in two phases. A work order — amounting to Rs 10.9 crore — for developing 15 acres in the first phase has been awarded to a construction firm, according to officials.

Global AI Conclave: 80% agreements signed during investors meet will materialise, says MB Patil

The deals signed during the upcoming Invest Karnataka 2025 will be realistic, unlike the unfulfilled commitments from previous summits, the Karnataka's large and medium industries and infrastructure minister has said

Bengaluru’s second airport: Karnataka to send proposal to AAI this week, says MB Patil

Karnataka's minister for large & medium industries and Infrastructure Development MB Patil made the announcement during the CNBC TV18 - Moneycontrol Global AI Conclave in Bengaluru

Union govt should not dictate to semiconductor companies on where to invest: Karnataka minister MB Patil  

Semiconductor companies come to Karnataka, visit Delhi, and then don't return, says Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure MB Patil at CNBC TV18- Moneycontrol Global AI Conclave in Bengaluru.

Karnataka partners with Microsoft to fast-track approvals for industrial projects

Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil said the maximum time for granting approvals for industries will be reduced from 300 days to a maximum of 100 days.

Karnataka to hire consultant for masterplan of KWIN City, Bengaluru’s twin

The selected firm will prepare a comprehensive masterplan for the Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation (KWIN) City, spanning 5,800 acres, and prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the first phase, covering 2,000 acres

Karnataka’s new industrial policy likely to link incentives to job generation, green practices and women employees

The industrial policy for 2025–2030 aims to position the state as a $1 trillion economy, focusing on employment, increased participation of women in the workforce, and environmental sustainability.

Aequs Infra's Hubballi FMCG cluster to propel Karnataka as manufacturing sector leader: Minister MB Patil

Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil on October 29 unveiled the FMCG manufacturing ecosystem developed by Aequs Infra at the Hubballi cluster

Karnataka businesses, schools, colleges ordered to hoist 'Kannada flag' on November 1

Announcing the decision, Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar also said 'it is the duty of everyone to learn Kannada in the land of Kannada'

A Kerala story: How a communist minister is rolling out the red carpet to shed state’s anti-industry image

Kerala, which leads the Business Reforms Action Plan rankings, is pulling out all stops to transform its image, and industries minister P Rajeeve is leading this change.

Toyota’s Rs 20,000 crore investment in Maharashtra: Karnataka industries minister says no setback for state

Headquartered in Karnataka, TKM is establishing a greenfield manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra.

Karnataka to spend Rs 714.49 crore to develop 4 clusters to attract chip makers

Carbon Electronics, Astr Defense and Wide Mobility are among the firms which have shown interest in investing in Karnataka, IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge has said

Bengaluru water board plans dedicated pipeline to supply treated water to industries

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has fined 362 users for misusing drinking water

Bengaluru water crisis: After gated communities, industrial areas bear the brunt

More Residents' Welfare Associations issue advisories on water rationing as private water tankers refuse to supply due to government crackdown; online petition demands uninterrupted water supply.

TN budget proposes sops for high-paying jobs in capability centres, to promote women workers

TN government will provide a payroll subsidy of 30% in the first year, 20% in the second year, and 10% in the third year for jobs with a salary above Rs 1 lakh per month in the new Global Capability Centres (GCC). Additionally, a payroll subsidy of 10% of the salary for women, differently-abled, and transgender employees will be provided for two years in new industrial units employing over 500 such individuals from Tamil Nadu.

TN GIM 2024: Tamil Nadu govt unveils roadmap to achieve $1 trillion economy

 The state has also listed seven mantras to achieve the dream: investments, human capital, innovation, market efficiency, governance, infrastructure, and holistic inclusive growth.