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CES 2026 Kicks Off: AI and Autonomous Driving Dominate as EV Hype Fades

By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026

CES 2026 shifts focus to AI and autonomous driving as automakers scale back EV plans amid rising costs and policy changes.

ABB to build 100 MVA shore-based power system for Port of Rotterdam

By Unnikrishnan | 06 Jan 2026

ABB secures contract to build world's largest 100 MVA shore-based power system at Port of Rotterdam, reducing ship emissions by 96,000 tonnes annually from 2032

2026 Global Tech & Industry Outlook: How AI Is Moving Into the Physical Economy

By Cygnus | 05 Jan 2026

As 2026 begins, AI is moving beyond the cloud into manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, and infrastructure—reshaping costs, competition, and long-term business strategy.

RBI’s new digital banking rules kick in, pushing banks into tighter authorisation regime

By Cygnus | 05 Jan 2026

RBI’s new digital banking directions officially take effect Jan 1, 2026; mandates strict authorization, ₹50cr net worth, and explicit consent for banks.

Adani Group begins work on 570 MW Wangchhu hydropower project in Bhutan

By Axel Miller | 05 Jan 2026

Adani Group begins work on the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Project in Bhutan; ₹6,000 crore investment to boost regional renewable energy ties.

Mahindra unveils XUV 7XO, pushing deeper into India’s tech-led premium SUV race

By Cygnus | 05 Jan 2026

Mahindra unveils the XUV 7XO on Jan 5, 2026; features a triple-screen dashboard, Level 2+ ADAS, and AI-driven ride tech.

Apple AmPLIfied: India-made iPhone exports cross historic $50 billion milestone

By Axel Miller | 05 Jan 2026

Apple hits a landmark $50 billion in iPhone exports from India; IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms massive growth under the PLI scheme

Centre clears 24 chip design projects to supercharge India’s semiconductor ecosystem

By Cygnus | 05 Jan 2026

MeitY clears 24 homegrown chip design projects under India’s ₹76,000 cr DLI scheme to boost domestic semiconductor IP and IoT innovation.

L&T secures major SAIL contract to revamp IISCO Burnpur plant

By Unnikrishnan | 03 Jan 2026

L&T secures major EPC contract from SAIL to modernize IISCO's Burnpur steel plant, boosting capacity to 6.5 MTPA.

BSNL launches Voice over Wi-Fi service nationwide

By Unnikrishnan | 02 Jan 2026

BSNL launches free Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) service nationwide, enabling seamless calling in weak signal areas and rural regions across all telecom circles.

LG Energy Solution scraps 3.9 trillion won deal as partner exits battery market

By Axel Miller | 26 Dec 2025

LG Energy Solution terminates a 3.9 trillion won deal as Freudenberg exits the battery market. LGES also pivots with a $2.86B asset sale to Honda in Ohio.

GAIL, Chhattisgarh govt sign MoU to explore 12.7 LMT gas-based urea plant

By Axel Miller | 23 Dec 2025

GAIL signs MoU with Chhattisgarh for 12.7 LMT greenfield urea plant along MNJPL corridor. CM Vishnu Deo Sai backs major push for domestic fertiliser self-reliance.

Tata Motors plans five new EV launches by FY30; targets 50% market share

By Axel Miller | 23 Dec 2025

Tata Motors unveils FY30 roadmap: 5 new EVs including Sierra.ev & Avinya. Targets 50% market share as cumulative sales cross the 2.5 lakh milestone.

ArcelorMittal unveils $900 million green energy blitz in India; targets 2GW capacity by 2028

By Axel Miller | 22 Dec 2025

ArcelorMittal invests $900M in India to add 1GW renewable energy capacity. New solar & wind projects in Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra to power AMNS India.

Coal & mining sector braces for transformative 2026: BCCL listing and critical minerals in focus

By Axel Miller | 22 Dec 2025

India mining outlook 2026: BCCL & CMPDIL IPOs set for March, Coal Gasification gets ₹8,500cr boost, and Critical Mineral Mission secures global supply chains.

Tata Electronics & Japan’s ROHM partner for auto chips; Jagiroad unit preps for 2026 market launch

By Axel Miller | 22 Dec 2025

Tata Electronics and Japan’s ROHM partner to manufacture automotive power semiconductors in India. Mass production at the $3.2B Jagiroad unit begins in early 2026.

Bharat Taxi reimagines ride-hailing to empower drivers

By Unnikrishnan | 22 Dec 2025

Bharat Taxi launches Jan 2026: A driver-owned cooperative with zero commission and no surge pricing.

Adani in talks for 1.6 GW nuclear project as India opens sector to private capital

By Axel Miller | 19 Dec 2025

Adani Group in talks to build a 1.6 GW nuclear plant in UP using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) following the passage of the SHANTI Bill, 2025.

Italy closes EV consumer information probes into Stellantis, Volkswagen, Tesla and BYD

By Axel Miller | 19 Dec 2025

Italy closes antitrust probe into Stellantis, VW, Tesla, and BYD over misleading EV range and battery claims.

Engine snag grounds Vizag-bound Air India Express flight carrying VVIPs

By Cygnus | 19 Dec 2025

Air India Express flight carrying former VP Venkaiah Naidu cancelled at Vijayawada due to engine snag; 175 passengers safe.

Adani to bid for 11 new airports, eyes IPO after Navi Mumbai launch

By Cygnus | 19 Dec 2025

Adani to bid for 11 airports and list airport unit by FY28; Navi Mumbai International Airport opens Dec 25. Group targets 200M annual passengers.

JSW Energy to double Salboni thermal power capacity to 3,200 MW with Rs 40,000 crore investment

By Cygnus | 18 Dec 2025

JSW Energy announces Rs 40,000 crore expansion of Salboni thermal power project to 3,200 MW; move supports 30 GW by 2030 target.

ADNOC secures historic $11 billion financing for Ghasha gas project after Lukoil exit

By Axel Miller | 18 Dec 2025

ADNOC signs historic $11 billion financing for Hail and Ghasha gas project. Deal follows Lukoil’s exit and targets the world’s first net-zero gas production

Nissan names new India MPV ‘GRAVITE’, eyes March 2026 launch to revive sales

By Axel Miller | 18 Dec 2025

Nissan officially names its new 7-seater India MPV ‘GRAVITE’. Set for March 2026 launch, the model targets aggressive pricing under the new 18% GST 2.0 regime.

Ford cancels $6.5 billion battery deal with LGES amid massive EV strategy reset

By Cygnus | 17 Dec 2025

Ford cancels $6.5B battery deal with LGES and takes a $19.5B write-down. Automaker pivots to "EREV" trucks with 700 mile range, citing EU policy shifts and weak EV demand.