NEWS
India accelerates ethanol and EV push as energy import bill climbs
By Axel Miller | 20 May 2026
India is expanding ethanol fuel infrastructure and commercial EV incentives as policymakers seek to reduce crude oil dependence and strengthen energy security.
Rising fuel costs pressure Swiggy and Zomato delivery margins
By Cygnus | 20 May 2026
Higher fuel prices are increasing logistics costs for Swiggy and Zomato, raising concerns over quick commerce profitability and delivery fees.
Memory chip shortage may keep electronics prices high through 2027
By Axel Miller | 20 May 2026
Rising AI infrastructure demand and delayed semiconductor capacity expansion could keep electronics prices high through 2027, industry leaders warn.
Russia, China oppose US missile shield after New START expiry
By Cygnus | 20 May 2026
Russia and China criticize advanced U.S. missile defense plans as New START nears expiration and Belarus tactical nuclear drills continue.
Tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with 6 million barrels of crude oil
By Axel Miller | 20 May 2026
Oil tankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude oil exit the Strait of Hormuz as limited shipping activity resumes amid ongoing regional tensions.
Woodside LNG strikes raise fears of tighter global gas supplies
By Cygnus | 20 May 2026
Maintenance workers begin strike action at Woodside’s North West Shelf and Pluto LNG facilities as global gas markets monitor potential supply risks.
Alibaba unveils Zhenwu M890 chip and Qwen 3.7-Max AI model
By Axel Miller | 20 May 2026
Alibaba launches the Zhenwu M890 AI chip and Qwen 3.7-Max model as it expands domestic AI infrastructure and enterprise cloud capabilities.
Swiggy and peers restructure governance to secure IOCC status
By Cygnus | 19 May 2026
Indian startups including Swiggy are revising governance structures and investor rights to qualify as Indian Owned and Controlled Companies under FDI rules.
PepsiCo India plans ₹5,700 crore expansion focused on snacks growth
By Axel Miller | 19 May 2026
PepsiCo India will invest ₹5,700 crore across Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu as it expands snacks manufacturing and regional distribution networks.
Reliance shifts battery sourcing strategy amid China tech curbs
By Cygnus | 19 May 2026
Reliance Industries explores battery component sourcing with CATL as Chinese technology restrictions reshape India’s battery storage manufacturing plans.
Ukraine’s defense tech ecosystem reshapes Western military innovation
By Axel Miller | 15 May 2026
Ukraine’s AI-driven defense ecosystem, including Brave1 and the Delta system, is influencing Western military modernization and drone warfare strategy.
Samsung faces major union strike amid bonus dispute and AI chip boom
By Cygnus | 15 May 2026
Samsung Electronics faces growing strike risks after labor talks collapse, as workers demand higher bonuses tied to the global AI semiconductor boom.


