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L&T Technology Services (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in Engineering Intelligence Solutions and ER&D Consulting Services, has concluded Engineering Intelligence (EI) OpenHack 2026, a global innovation challenge conducted simultaneously across nine locations in India, the U.S. and Europe. The 24-hour hackathon brought together nearly 4,000 engineers across more than 770 teams from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Vadodara, Mumbai, Dallas and Munich. Participants worked on over 500 challenge statements aligned with LTTS’ strategic growth priorities. The challenges covered Software Defined Mobility, Plant Buildout & Modernization, Energy & Automation, Next-Gen Compute & AI Infrastructure, Digital Manufacturing, MedTech, and Software…

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to strengthen its vehicle research and development capabilities in India. Under the collaboration, Renault India will utilise IIT Kanpur’s National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) for advanced aerodynamic and wind-noise testing of its passenger vehicles. The partnership brings together Renault’s global engineering expertise and IIT Kanpur’s advanced research infrastructure to support the development of vehicles with improved efficiency, safety and performance. Access to the facility will enable Renault India to validate vehicle aerodynamic characteristics and wind-noise performance against…

As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) completes nine years, a joint industry survey by FICCI and KPMG in India has highlighted the need for simpler compliance, faster refunds, improved dispute resolution and greater use of technology to strengthen the next phase of GST reforms. The report, GST Industry Survey: Assessing Impact, Challenges and Reform Imperatives, captures feedback from businesses across manufacturing, trading and services sectors. Overall sentiment towards GST remains positive, with respondents recognising its role in creating a unified tax regime, enabling seamless interstate trade, improving transparency and accelerating digital compliance. However, businesses continue to face challenges around…

Nissan Motor India Private Limited has launched the all-new Nissan TEKTON at its World Premiere in India, with introductory prices starting at ₹10.49 lakh for the T160 range and ₹14.99 lakh for the T280 range. Manufactured at Nissan’s Chennai plant, the premium C-SUV has been developed under the company’s ‘One Car, One World’ philosophy for customers in India and export markets, including the Middle East and Africa. Speaking at the World Premiere, Guillaume Cartier, Chief Performance Officer, Nissan, said, “We are building a stronger and more competitive Nissan in India. As we continue to strengthen our SUV-led portfolio and sharpen…

Reinforces its retail expansion strategy with a more intuitive, engaging, and seamless footwear shopping experience Bengaluru: Relaxo Footwears Limited, India’s largest footwear manufacturer, has strengthened its retail presence in South India with the launch of four new Exclusive Brand Outlets in JP Nagar, Attibele, Channasandra, and Magadi Road in Bengaluru, taking its total store count to 429. The stores were inaugurated by popular Indian actress Adah Sharma, who attended the inauguration ceremonies and interacted with consumers during the launch events. Designed in line with Relaxo’s refreshed retail identity, the new outlets feature a cleaner and more contemporary design language, complemented…

Airties, a global provider of AI-driven software that improves connectivity experiences for ISP subscribers, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bengaluru-headquartered Aprecomm, a provider of self-healing network and customer experience solutions. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2016, Aprecomm provides AI-driven software services that offer real-time network insights and optimisation, helping ISPs reduce operational costs and improve customer satisfaction. The company currently manages more than seven million homes and business locations and serves over 50 ISPs worldwide. The acquisition will strengthen Airties’ presence in high-growth broadband markets, including India, South Asia, Southeast Asia and…

SWITCH Mobility Ltd, part of the Hinduja Group and a manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles, has unveiled its all-new 9-metre electric bus, SWITCH EiV9, at Prawaas 5.0. The company also launched its #SwitchKaro campaign to encourage the adoption of cleaner mass transportation. Designed for city transit, employee transportation and school mobility, the EiV9 focuses on operational efficiency, passenger comfort and lower total cost of ownership. The bus is built on a next-generation electric platform and offers multiple battery pack options to suit different routes and duty cycles. The EiV9 is powered by a Permanent Magnet Variable Reluctance…

Jio has launched the ₹55 JioTV Pro Pack, an entertainment-only offering that provides access to more than 1,000 live television channels through the JioTV mobile app. The pack comes with a validity of 30 days and is available to both prepaid and postpaid Jio customers. The new pack offers content across more than 16 languages and includes over 150 premium channels. Subscribers can access programming across entertainment, movies, news, kids, lifestyle and regional genres. The channel portfolio includes offerings from leading broadcasters such as JioStar, Sony Entertainment, Sun TV Network, Warner Bros. Discovery and ETV. Popular channels available under the…

A new charter unifies Hexaware’s platform portfolio for the agentic AI era Hexaware Technologies [NSE: HEXT], a global provider of IT solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Srinivasan Panchapakesan as President and Chief Platform Officer, a newly created role, effective immediately. Srinivasan will lead the development, integration, and scaling of Hexaware’s platform portfolio, which includes Amaze® for cloud modernization, RapidX® for AI-accelerated software engineering, Tensai® for agentic IT operations, and Agentverse™ for enterprise AI agents. He will also deepen the company’s work with its AI ecosystem partners across the AI-native software development lifecycle. Additionally, he will oversee the…

Saicon Consultants, Inc., a US-based technology services company, has acquired Nagpur-based Pragmatyc Group Private Limited, strengthening its capabilities in Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI), AIoT, intelligent automation and digital engineering. The acquisition will enable Saicon to offer integrated solutions that connect physical operations, enterprise data and AI-driven insights, helping businesses improve operational efficiency, decision-making and overall performance. Founded in 1998, Saicon provides technology, engineering and consulting services to enterprises across the United States and global markets. The company has more than 1,600 employees and serves over 80 customers through its operations and delivery centres in the US and India. Pragmatyc brings…