Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

Seventh Economic Census

Created: June 8, 2019

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will be conducting the seventh economic census after the gap of 5 years. Features of the Economic Census Economic Census undertakes the complete count of all establishment located within the geographical boundary of ..

Wholesale Inflation increases in February

Created: March 15, 2019

The Wholesale Price Index is released by the Office of Economic Advisor (OEA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Wholesale Price Index February 2019 Inflation based on wholesale prices rose to 2.93% in February over January 2019 ..

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Renaming of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)

Created: January 31, 2019

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has been renamed as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Mandate for the Newly Named Department The newly named department will work under the Union Ministry of Commerce. The ..

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Norms for the manufacturing of defence items relaxed

Created: January 2, 2019

The government has relaxed norms for the manufacturing of the defence items. As per new norms, manufacturing of items of defence aerospace and warships will now be covered by Industries (Development and Regulation) Act and will not require any licence ..

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Government launches logo, tagline for GI

Created: August 2, 2018

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry has unveiled tricolour logo for geographical indication (GI) certified products. The logo has tagline “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India” printed below it. Key Facts In the open ..

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Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM)

Created: April 24, 2018

Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) has been created as a professional body under the guidance of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to take forward the implementation of the National IPR Policy that was approved by the Government in ..