Industry - general

Reliance Refutes “Pause” in Battery Roadmap; Refocuses on BESS Assembly

By Axel Miller | 12 Jan 2026

Reliance refutes reports of a battery project halt, clarifying its 2026 Jamnagar roadmap remains on track despite China’s latest tech export restrictions.

The Custom Dreamliner: Air India Reclaims Its Skies with First Post-Privatisation 787-9

By Axel Miller | 12 Jan 2026

Air India’s comeback under Tata enters a new phase as its first post-privatisation custom Dreamliner strengthens the fleet renewal push for premium long-haul travel.

Adani Group to Invest ₹1.5 Trillion in Kutch; Mundra Port Capacity to Double

By Axel Miller | 12 Jan 2026

Adani Group commits ₹1.5 trillion to Kutch; plans to double Mundra Port capacity and reach 37 GW at Khavda. Welspun announces ₹5,000 crore pipe expansion.

Maruti Suzuki Board Greenlights ₹4,960 Crore Land Deal for Fifth Manufacturing Hub in Gujarat

By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026

Maruti Suzuki board approves ₹4,960 Cr land deal for a new 5th manufacturing hub in Khoraj, Gujarat. A strategic move toward the 4-million-unit “Vision 3.0” goal.

Ashok Leyland Sets Sights on Global Top 10 as It Opens New EV Plant in Uttar Pradesh

By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026

Ashok Leyland opens a new EV manufacturing plant in Lucknow, aligning with green mobility goals as it targets global growth and industrial expansion in Uttar Pradesh.

Akasa Air Joins IATA, Becomes Fifth Active Indian Airline in Global Body

By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026

Akasa Air joins IATA after clearing the IOSA safety audit, becoming the fifth active Indian airline in the global aviation body as it continues rapid expansion.

BMW to Launch New EVs in India After Record 2025 Sales

By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026

BMW Group India plans to launch three new electric vehicles in 2026 after record sales growth in 2025, doubling down on battery-electric cars and charging infrastructure.

GM to Take $6 Billion Writedown as It Scales Back EV Ambitions Amid Policy Shift

By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026

GM announces a $6 billion writedown tied to scaling back EV production and canceling supplier contracts amid shifting demand and policy changes.

Johnson & Johnson Cuts Drug Prices to Secure Tariff Exemptions in Trump Deal

By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026

Johnson & Johnson agrees to cut U.S. drug prices in exchange for tariff relief from the Trump administration and plans new factories in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Granules India Secures USFDA Tentative Approval for Generic ADHD Tablets; Eligible for 180-Day Exclusivity

By Axel Miller | 08 Jan 2026

Granules India arm gets USFDA tentative nod for generic ADHD tablets with 180-day exclusivity eligibility, expanding its $213M CNS portfolio.

The Custom Dreamliner: Air India Reclaims Its Skies with First Post-Privatisation 787-9

By Cygnus | 08 Jan 2026

Air India receives its first custom “line-fit” Boeing 787-9 since privatisation. Discover how the airline is standardizing its wide-body fleet for 2026.

The 2026 Power Paradox: Can India’s Grid Sustain the Physical AI Revolution?

By Axel Miller | 07 Jan 2026

Can India’s grid handle Physical AI? Tata Power’s ₹6,675cr Nellore plant marks a pivot toward energy sovereignty in the 2026 industrial reset.

BYD to launch upgraded plug-in hybrids with 210 km electric range

By Axel Miller | 07 Jan 2026

BYD launches 210 km electric range plug-in hybrids to meet China’s strict 2026 tax standards; doubles battery capacity for Qin and Seal models.

India aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2040, says former ISRO chief

By Cygnus | 07 Jan 2026

Former ISRO chief A S Kiran Kumar outlines India’s space roadmap: human Moon landing by 2040 and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035.

Samsung Allocates $1.73 Billion for Share Buyback to Retain Talent Amid AI Chip War

By Cygnus | 07 Jan 2026

Samsung Electronics approves $1.73 billion share buyback to fund employee incentives as it eyes Nvidia HBM4 deals and a triple profit surge.

Tata Power to invest ₹6,675 crore in 10 GW solar manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh

By Cygnus | 07 Jan 2026

Tata Power to invest ₹6,675 crore in India's largest 10 GW solar ingot and wafer plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh; project cleared by SIPB.

CCI approves Nippon Steel’s ₹4,300 crore move to fully acquire Krosaki

By Cygnus | 07 Jan 2026

CCI approves Nippon Steel’s ₹4,345 crore acquisition of Krosaki Harima; full ownership to bolster India's steel supply chain in early 2026.

Mahindra Seals #2 Spot in Indian Auto Market, Eyes Aggressive Growth in 2026

By Axel Miller | 06 Jan 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra climbs to #2 in India's auto market in 2025; launches XUV 7XO and scales EV capacity to 8,000 units/month by March 2026.

The 2026 Industrial Reset: From AI Hype to “Physical AI” Reality

By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026

The 2026 Industrial Reset is here. Explore how Nvidia’s Alpamayo, Hyundai’s Atlas, and India’s new e-B-4 visa are transforming the physical economy.

Reliance Denies Russian Crude Intake at Jamnagar, Calls Reports ‘Blatantly Untrue’

By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026

Reliance Industries denies reports of Russian crude bound for Jamnagar as “blatantly untrue,” amid 50% U.S. tariffs and a 5.1% stock crash.

Wipro Secures 1.45 Lakh Sq Ft Expansion at Mindspace SEZ, Navi Mumbai

By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026

Wipro expands Navi Mumbai footprint with a new 1.45 lakh sq ft lease at Mindspace SEZ, Airoli, as India’s office market hits a record 55.16 mn sq ft absorption in 2025.

Trump Administration to Court U.S. Oil Majors for Venezuela Revival Plan

By Axel Miller | 06 Jan 2026

Trump administration seeks $100B Venezuela oil revival; proposes federal subsidies for Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.

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.

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