16 Apr 2008,
Outlook Business

Offset clause for Aerospace can fetch big business for India
With Indian Aerospace and Defence budget expected to touch USD 100 billion mark in the next 10 years, an offset clause warranting foreign defence vendors to source 30 to 50 per cent of contract value within India, is expected to fetch several billion dollars worth of business for local industry

14 Apr 2008,
Livemint

Aerospace lab to design, build 90-seat aeroplane
India’s largest public research agency, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, or CSIR, has approved Rs300 crore ($75 million) for its Bangalore aerospace lab to design an aeroplane that can carry 90 passengers on short flights
 

3 Apr 2008,
The Times of India,
Bangalore

India is a vital partner for mutual expansion
Over past 12 months, India and Rolls-Royce have celebrated two significant anniversaries. The Indian Air force has served the Indian nation for 75 years

Apr 2008,
Star of India

Star of India – Aviation Week Defense Technology International
Defence Procurement is big business in India. The country is buying warships, submarines, missile systems and aircrafts. Offsets are a major part of procurement requirements, as much as 50% of the value of some contracts
 

Jan 2008,
Modern Machine Tools

Aerospace machining - Clear skies ahead
"...QuEST Manufacturing plans to integrate and develop design to manufacturing capability in the coming years. In this direction, QuEST is promoting an aerospace SEZ in Belgaum, Karnataka, where they intend to develop an aerospace manufacturing ecosystem that will cater to the aerospace offset opportunity for India."