Industry - general
Asian Industries Accelerate Shift to Solar as Energy Costs Drive Transition
By Cygnus | 24 Mar 2026
Industries across South Asia are rapidly adopting solar energy to reduce costs and manage supply risks, as global fuel volatility reshapes manufacturing strategies.
Mahanagar Gas Promotes PNG Adoption in Mumbai with Consumer Incentives
By Axel Miller | 24 Mar 2026
Mahanagar Gas Limited is promoting PNG adoption in Mumbai through consumer-friendly initiatives and expanded infrastructure for cleaner energy use.
AM/NS India Plans Mega Integrated Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh; Green Steel Push in Focus
By Axel Miller | 24 Mar 2026
AM/NS India is planning a major integrated steel plant in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on green steel and export growth. Key project details remain under development.
Bosch, Tata AutoComp explore deeper EV collaboration as India pushes localisation
By Axel Miller | 23 Mar 2026
Bosch and Tata AutoComp look to expand collaboration in EV components as India accelerates localisation of electric vehicle supply chains.
Rising fuel costs revive U.S. consumer interest in electric vehicles
By Cygnus | 23 Mar 2026
Rising gasoline prices in the U.S. are driving renewed interest in electric vehicles as affordability improves and running costs remain lower.
Kolkata auto LPG supply tightens, longer queues hit drivers and commuters
By Cygnus | 23 Mar 2026
Auto LPG supply tightens in Kolkata, leading to long queues at fuel stations and disruptions for auto-rickshaw drivers and commuters.
Indian drugmakers prepare lower-cost versions of Ozempic-like drugs as competition intensifies
By Axel Miller | 23 Mar 2026
Indian pharma companies prepare affordable semaglutide alternatives as demand for diabetes and weight-loss treatments grows in India.
Tata Motors to raise prices of petrol, diesel cars from April; EVs excluded
By Cygnus | 20 Mar 2026
Tata Motors will increase prices of its petrol and diesel cars from April 1, 2026, citing rising input costs, while EV prices remain unchanged.
Tata Steel commissions scrap-based plant in Ludhiana as it expands low-carbon steel push
By Cygnus | 20 Mar 2026
Tata Steel commissions a scrap-based steel plant in Ludhiana, boosting low-carbon production and supporting India’s circular steel economy.
U.S. solar expansion highlights reliance on imported equipment amid policy push
By Cygnus | 20 Mar 2026
U.S. solar expansion efforts continue to rely on imported equipment, as companies navigate trade policies and supply chain constraints.
India sees early competition in semaglutide as drugmakers prepare lower-cost versions
By Axel Miller | 20 Mar 2026
Indian pharmaceutical companies are exploring lower-cost semaglutide options, aiming to expand access to diabetes and obesity treatments.
Essar’s Mesabi Metallics project advances as financing efforts continue
By Cygnus | 20 Mar 2026
Essar Group continues to advance its Mesabi Metallics iron ore project in Minnesota as it seeks financing to complete the DR-grade pellet facility.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India to begin ₹70,000 crore Andhra Pradesh steel plant next week
By Cygnus | 19 Mar 2026
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India begins construction of largest greenfield steel plant near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Phase I investment of ₹70,000 crore with operations expected by 2028–29.
India sees bottled water price pressure amid packaging cost increases
By Cygnus | 19 Mar 2026
Bottled water prices in India are seeing upward pressure in early 2026 as packaging and logistics costs rise, partly offsetting the impact of the September 2025 GST rate cut.
India emerges as alternative buyer for Australian iron ore amid China trade restrictions
By Cygnus | 18 Mar 2026
India is increasingly sourcing Australian iron ore as China imposes restrictions on certain BHP grades, helping steelmakers stabilize supply and margins.
FFFAI urges government action on war risk surcharges affecting Indian exports
By Axel Miller | 18 Mar 2026
FFFAI calls on the Indian government to curb excessive war risk surcharges imposed by global carriers. DG Shipping appoints Nodal Officer to ensure transparency.
Amazon may reduce USPS shipments as in-house logistics expand
By Cygnus | 18 Mar 2026
Amazon is expanding its delivery network, potentially reducing reliance on USPS. Rural deliveries remain supported while suburban volumes shift in-house.
Rising fuel prices may boost EV and hybrid interest amid global supply concerns
By Axel Miller | 18 Mar 2026
Fuel prices are rising amid global supply concerns, prompting increased interest in EVs and hybrids, though affordability remains a key challenge.
Indian exporters seek loan relief amid West Asia trade disruptions
By Cygnus | 17 Mar 2026
Indian exporters seek relief as West Asia tensions disrupt trade, raising logistics costs and delaying shipments across key sectors.
Amazon expands faster delivery options in US cities amid competition with Walmart
By Cygnus | 17 Mar 2026
Amazon expands faster delivery services in the US, focusing on essentials and competing with Walmart in last-mile logistics.
The sky is closing: The end of the global crossroads
By Axel Miller | 16 Mar 2026
Middle East airspace disruptions are forcing airlines to reroute global flights, raising costs and reshaping aviation networks in 2026.
Amazon Air expands cargo network with Guwahati–Kolkata route
By Axel Miller | 13 Mar 2026
Amazon Air adds Guwahati and Kolkata to its India cargo network to speed deliveries in the Northeast.
Volkswagen begins mass production of EV developed with XPeng
By Cygnus | 13 Mar 2026
Volkswagen begins production of the ID. UNYX 08 EV developed with XPeng at its Hefei plant.
Britannia says operations stable despite gas supply concerns
By Axel Miller | 13 Mar 2026
Britannia says its operations remain stable despite gas supply concerns linked to West Asia tensions.
Tata Motors secures orders for over 5,000 buses from STUs
By Cygnus | 13 Mar 2026
Tata Motors secures orders for over 5,000 buses from state transport undertakings across India.