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A key milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing journey CG Semi Private Limited (CG Semi), established as a joint venture between CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd. of the Murugappa Group, Renesas Electronics Corporation, and Stars Microelectronics. Headquartered in Gujarat, CG semi today announced the commencement of commercial production at its G1 Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility in Sanand. The launch was held in the august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel and Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Information C Broadcasting and Electronics C Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.…

Introduces 16 professional display models featuring Deep Black Non-Glare technology, AI-powered XR processing and an energy-efficient design Sony India today announced the launch of its new BRAVIA Professional Displays BZ-P Series, comprising 16 models across the flagship BZ40P Series, enhanced BZ35P Series and core BZ30P Series. Available in screen sizes ranging from 43 inches to 85 inches, the 4K HDR displays are designed for corporate, higher education, retail, transportation and public sector environments. The new range features Sony’s Deep Black Non-Glare technology, AI-powered XR processing, improved installation flexibility and advanced content management capabilities. Depending on the model, the displays offer…

BenQ India has launched the TH575i, a Smart Full HD Home Entertainment Projector designed to offer an easy and immersive big-screen viewing experience for modern households. The TH575i combines Full HD picture quality, smart streaming features and simple setup in a single device. Designed for movies, sports, OTT content and casual gaming, the projector enables users to enjoy large-screen entertainment at home without requiring a dedicated home theatre setup. Powered by Google TV, the TH575i offers access to popular streaming apps, movies, television shows and live content. It also comes with built-in Netflix support, eliminating the need for additional streaming…

Renault India has launched the New Renault Kwid with a refreshed design, simplified variant line-up and revised pricing aimed at making first-car ownership easier and more accessible. The updated Kwid features Renault’s new brand identity and is now available in two variants—Evolution and Climber. Prices start at ₹4.52 lakh and go up to ₹5.60 lakh, depending on the variant and transmission option. Customers purchasing the Climber variant through Renault India’s online sales platform can avail a ₹15,000 cash benefit, bringing its effective transactional price to ₹4.99 lakh. Commenting on the announcement, Francisco Hidalgo, VP – Sales and Marketing, Renault India,…

HP has launched the HyperX OMEN 16 VALORANT Limited Edition in India, its first VALORANT-themed gaming laptop developed in collaboration with Riot Games. The device combines gaming-focused hardware with custom design elements inspired by the popular tactical shooter. The laptop features VALORANT-inspired colourways, keyboard accents and hidden Easter eggs. It is powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics with 8GB VRAM. It also offers display options of up to 2.5K resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. Vineet Gehani, Senior Director – Personal Systems, HP India, said, “Our collaboration…

Skyroot Aerospace has announced a July 12–August 4 launch window for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket. The launch from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota, is subject to final testing, weather, safety and range clearances. Named Mission Aagaman, meaning “Arrival”, the flight will primarily gather critical in-flight data across propulsion, stage separation, guidance, navigation, control and overall vehicle performance. The mission follows Skyroot’s successful Vikram-S suborbital flight in November 2022. Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-founder and CEO, Skyroot Aerospace, said, “The single most important objective of Mission Aagaman is to capture real in-flight performance data from every system…

Electric mobility platform Yulu has enabled over 12,000 women home service professionals across 12 cities to access affordable transportation, helping them expand work opportunities and improve daily productivity. Women working as home cleaners, meal preparation professionals and laundry service providers often depend on efficient mobility to travel between service hubs and customers’ homes. Yulu’s EV rental and battery-swapping ecosystem provides access to lightweight, speed-capped electric vehicles, with maintenance and battery-swapping costs included. According to the company, access to its EVs enables women professionals to take up 25–30% more assignments daily, supporting higher and more consistent earnings. Amit Gupta, Co-founder and…

Axis Bank and GoSports Foundation have signed an MoU to launch the Axis Bank-GoSports Foundation ‘The Performance Institute’ (AGTPI), an initiative focused on strengthening India’s sports science capabilities through research, analytics and capacity building. Based at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, AGTPI will focus on athlete performance, talent identification, sports science and medicine, and India-specific research. The institute will operate across three pillars—People, Analytics and Research. The initiative will train sports science professionals through fellowships and mentorship programmes, establish athlete testing and assessment facilities, and support applied research and collaborations with universities and industry partners. Vijay Mulbagal, Group…

PwC India has launched its Connected Cybersecurity Solutions Centre (CCSC) in Bengaluru to help organisations secure smart factories, connected products, critical infrastructure and emerging technology environments. The Centre brings together operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT), hardware testing and AI-led monitoring capabilities. It houses a Product Security Operations Centre and a Hardware Testing Centre, replicating real-world environments across smart factories, EV charging, smart grids, drones, smart cities and medical devices. Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, said, “The Connected Cybersecurity Solutions Centre is more than a lab; it is a statement of intent. It reflects how deeply technology, engineering…

SBI Life Insurance has signed an MoU with IIT Bombay to establish ‘Bharat’s AI & Cyber Innovation Hub for Insurance’, a joint research and innovation centre focused on developing indigenous deep-technology solutions for India’s insurance sector. Aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the partnership will combine SBI Life’s insurance expertise with IIT Bombay’s research capabilities to develop solutions across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technologies. The collaboration will also focus on talent development, executive education, strategic consulting and innovation incubation. Abhijit Gulanikar, President – Operations & IT, SBI Life Insurance, said, “The next era of value creation in financial…