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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

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.

President Murmu to make history with submarine sortie during 4-day strategic tour

By Cygnus | 26 Dec 2025

President Murmu to undertake a historic submarine sortie at Karwar on Dec 28. Tour includes NIT Jamshedpur Convocation and Ol Chiki centenary in Jharkhand.

India crosses 27,000 EV charger milestone as petrol pumps morph into “energy stations”

By Axel Miller | 26 Dec 2025

India installs 27,432 EV chargers at petrol pumps in 2025. Ministry review highlights new "Energy Stations," 19.24% ethanol blending, and huge forex savings.

Nvidia strikes $20 billion “acqui-hire” deal for Groq to dominate AI inference

By Cygnus | 26 Dec 2025

Nvidia signs a $20B “acqui-hire” deal with Groq, securing founder Jonathan Ross and LPU tech. The move targets AI inference dominance while avoiding antitrust.

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.

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FEATURES

Server CPU Shortages Grip China as AI Boom Strains Intel and AMD Supply Chains

By Cygnus | 06 Feb 2026

Intel and AMD server CPU shortages are hitting China as AI data center demand surges, pushing lead times to six months and driving prices higher.

Budget 2026-27 Seeks Fiscal Balance Amid Rupee Volatility and Industrial Stagnation

By Cygnus | 02 Feb 2026

India's Budget 2026-27 targets fiscal discipline with record capex as markets tumble, the rupee weakens and manufacturing struggles to regain momentum.

The Thirsty Cloud: Why 2026 Is the Year AI Bottlenecks Shift From Chips to Water

By Axel Miller | 28 Jan 2026

As AI server density surges in 2026, data centers face a new bottleneck deeper than chips — the massive water demand required for cooling next-generation infrastructure.

The New Airspace Economy: How Geopolitics Is Rewriting Aviation Costs in 2026

By Axel Miller | 22 Jan 2026

Airspace bans, sanctions and corridor risk are forcing airlines into costly detours in 2026, raising fuel burn, reducing aircraft utilisation and pushing airfares higher worldwide.

India’s Data Center Arms Race: The Battle for Power, Cooling, and AI Real Estate

By Cygnus | 22 Jan 2026

India’s data centre boom is turning into an AI arms race where power contracts, liquid cooling and fast commissioning decide the winners across Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

India’s Oil Balancing Act: Refiners Rebuild Middle East Supply Lines as Russia Flows Disrupt

By Axel Miller | 21 Jan 2026

India’s refiners are rebalancing crude sourcing as Russian imports fell to a two-year low in December 2025, lifting OPEC’s share and raising geopolitical risk concerns.

Arctic Fever: How ‘Greenland Tariff’ Politics Sparked a Global Flight to Safety

By Axel Miller | 20 Jan 2026

Greenland-linked tariff threats have injected fresh uncertainty into transatlantic trade, triggering a risk-off shift in markets and reshaping global supply chain planning.