Industry - general
TotalEnergies signs Syria offshore review deal with QatarEnergy
By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips signed an agreement to evaluate offshore exploration opportunities in Syria’s Mediterranean Block 3 area.
India, Russia advance critical minerals and rare earth partnership
By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026
India and Russia are advancing cooperation on lithium, rare earths, and magnet manufacturing as New Delhi strengthens critical mineral supply chains.
Petcoke shortage threatens global aluminum supply, JP Morgan warns
By Cygnus | 12 May 2026
JP Morgan warns that petroleum coke shortages linked to Hormuz disruptions could push the global aluminum market into a 2 million-tonne deficit in 2026.
Embraer signs first India forging deal with Bharat Forge for aerospace components
By Cygnus | 11 May 2026
Embraer partners with Bharat Forge for high-integrity aerospace forgings used in landing gear systems, expanding its global supply chain into India.
Toyota plans new Maharashtra plant to expand India production capacity
By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor plans a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra’s Bidkin Industrial Area to expand SUV production and export capacity.
ABB to invest $200 million in Europe grid equipment expansion
By Cygnus | 11 May 2026
ABB will invest $200 million in European grid equipment manufacturing, including a new Italy facility, as AI and electrification drive power demand growth.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens new Argentina plant with $110 million investment
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina has inaugurated a new $110 million manufacturing facility in Zárate focused on regional truck and bus production.
Indian furniture prices rise as raw material and logistics costs climb
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Indian furniture makers are facing rising raw material, petrochemical and logistics costs, prompting price increases across home interior categories.
Tata Power, DGPC cross 5 GW milestone with new Bhutan hydro project
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Tata Power and Bhutan’s DGPC have expanded their hydropower partnership beyond 5 GW with the addition of the 404 MW Nyera Amari project.
Stellantis expands Leapmotor EV partnership with new Spain production plans
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Stellantis and Leapmotor are expanding EV manufacturing in Spain, with Zaragoza set to build the Leapmotor B10 and Madrid under consideration for future production.
China’s electric truck boom accelerates as diesel prices surge
By Cygnus | 07 May 2026
China’s electric heavy truck market is surging as higher diesel prices accelerate freight electrification and battery-swapping adoption.
Delta Electronics sees strong growth but flags input cost pressures
By Axel Miller | 30 Apr 2026
Delta Electronics reports strong growth from AI data center demand but warns of rising copper and energy costs impacting margins.
Schneider Electric benefits from AI data center boom as liquid cooling demand surges
By Cygnus | 30 Apr 2026
Schneider Electric reports strong Q1 2026 results driven by AI data center demand and rising adoption of liquid cooling systems.
L&T explores stake sale in Hyderabad Metro, no confirmed exit yet
By Cygnus | 29 Apr 2026
L&T is evaluating options for its Hyderabad Metro stake, but no ₹1,461 crore exit deal has been confirmed.
BYD eyes premium EV push as profit growth moderates
By Cygnus | 29 Apr 2026
BYD is shifting focus from volume growth to premium positioning in the global EV race (AI generated).
AWL flags packaging cost pressure as crude-linked inputs rise
By Axel Miller | 29 Apr 2026
AWL highlights rising packaging and logistics costs linked to crude oil. Explore the impact on margins, pricing, and FMCG growth.
Anant Raj expands to Singapore to support $2.1B AI growth strategy
By Cygnus | 29 Apr 2026
Anant Raj launches a Singapore subsidiary to support its $2.1 billion AI data centre expansion. Explore its global strategy, capacity plans, and risks.
DeepSeek V4 puts Huawei Ascend 950PR at center of China’s AI race
By Cygnus | 29 Apr 2026
DeepSeek V4 has sparked a rush for Huawei’s Ascend 950PR AI chips as China’s largest tech firms accelerate domestic AI infrastructure plans.
Rooppur nuclear plant begins fuel loading as Bangladesh boosts energy security
By Axel Miller | 28 Apr 2026
Bangladesh has started nuclear fuel loading at the Rooppur plant. Explore how the project will strengthen long-term energy security and reduce import dependence.
Rising oil costs and regulation push fashion industry to rethink synthetic fiber dependence
By Axel Miller | 28 Apr 2026
Rising oil-linked costs and new EU regulations are pushing the fashion industry to rethink its reliance on synthetic fibers like polyester.
Europe’s integrated lithium project advances in Finland as Keliber begins phased production rollout
By Axel Miller | 28 Apr 2026
The Keliber lithium project in Finland is progressing with phased mining and refining plans, supporting Europe’s push for domestic battery material supply.
Thai AirAsia adjusts capacity and consolidates operations as fuel costs reshape network in 2026
By Cygnus | 28 Apr 2026
Thai AirAsia is adjusting flight capacity and routes in 2026 as fuel costs and demand shifts reshape its network, including changes to India services.
The death of the super carrier dream as United drops pursuit of American Airlines merger
By Axel Miller | 27 Apr 2026
United Airlines is no longer pursuing a merger with American Airlines. Here’s why regulatory pressure and market realities make such deals unlikely.
Eveready commissions Jammu plant to boost domestic alkaline battery production
By Axel Miller | 27 Apr 2026
Eveready launches a ₹200 crore alkaline battery plant in Jammu to expand domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence in India’s battery market.
Global ambition as Sun Pharma explores large-scale overseas expansion amid Organon speculation
By Axel Miller | 27 Apr 2026
Reports of Sun Pharma acquiring Organon highlight India’s global pharma ambitions, but no deal is confirmed. Explore what’s real and what’s speculation.