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The study lays down six levers to help the sector ease execution bottlenecks, improve delivery capacity, and unlock transformation at scale. India’s aerospace and defence (A&D) sector is entering a high-growth phase, but execution constraints could emerge as the biggest risk to sustaining momentum, according to a new PwC India study titled ‘Accelerating aerospace and defence manufacturing through operational excellence and supply chain resilience’. The study, authored by PwC India, was released earlier today at the ET Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Summit 2026, in Bengaluru. The A&D sector is poised to play a catalytic role in India’s economic transformation, helping…

The University of Liverpool has received the Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC), enabling it to formally commence operations and begin admissions for its Bengaluru campus. The approval marks a significant milestone in the University’s India expansion strategy and supports the internationalisation objectives outlined in India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The LoA was presented by Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education and Chairman, UGC, to Professor Richard Grose, Provost, University of Liverpool Bengaluru, in the presence of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.…

Brings focused market positioning to accelerate Saicon’s next phase of growth Saicon, a technology services company, today announced the appointment of Sajin Nair as Chief Marketing Officer. In his new role, Sajin will lead Saicon’s marketing function, strengthening the company’s market presence and building the marketing capabilities aligned with Saicon’s growth ambitions. Sajin is a senior B2B technology marketing leader with experience across IT services, digital engineering, enterprise technology, SaaS, product engineering, and learning technology services. He has worked with growth-stage technology companies on market positioning, brand building, and customer engagement. His work has focused on helping technology companies translate…

Bandhan Group has unveiled Bandhan Technologies, the new identity of Genisys Group, marking the beginning of a renewed growth journey focused on Artificial Intelligence, Applied Decision Intelligence and enterprise transformation. The new brand was officially launched on 4 June 2026 in the presence of Chandrashekhar Ghosh, Founder, Bandhan Group; Arvind Agrawal, Managing Director, Bandhan Group; Satish Subramaniam, CEO, Bandhan Technologies; and senior leadership teams from both organisations. Built on Genisys Group’s three-decade legacy in technology services and strengthened by Bandhan Group’s institutional backing, Bandhan Technologies aims to help enterprises harness AI to improve decision-making, optimise operations and deliver measurable business…

TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) has announced a joint venture with Italy-based ALA Group to build a specialised aerospace and defence supply chain platform in India. Under the partnership, TVS SCS will hold a 51% stake while ALA Group will own 49%. The venture is targeting cumulative revenues exceeding ₹2,000 crore by 2031. The partnership combines TVS SCS’ extensive logistics network, digital capabilities and execution strength with ALA’s global expertise in aerospace and defence supply-chain integration. The new entity will leverage advanced technologies, data-driven inventory management and intelligent logistics solutions to support the growing requirements of aerospace and defence…

Bengaluru: A landmark study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has found that Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Yellow Line has the potential to significantly enhance public health, wellbeing, and urban liveability, while serving as a model for sustainable mobility across the city. The study, Assessing the Impact of Yellow Line Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) System on Public Health and Quality of Life: A Sustainable Urban Mobility Perspective, was supported by Biocon Foundation, with additional support from the Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA), and enabled by the Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST Cluster) at IISc. Conducted by the IISc Sustainable…

Virohan, India’s leading healthcare education company, has launched the Virohan Women in Healthcare Initiative, a ₹2 crore scholarship program aimed at increasing female participation in healthcare education and preparing talent for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven healthcare ecosystem. Under the initiative, every eligible female student enrolling through Virohan in healthcare programs across 20+ partner universities and colleges will receive a scholarship starting at ₹50,000. Students scoring 75% and above in Class 12 will be eligible for ₹1,00,000, while those securing 90% and above can avail scholarships of up to ₹2,00,000, adjusted directly against program fees. As healthcare systems increasingly adopt AI-powered…

Expansion adds 1200 seats across two Grade A+ developments in one of India’s most active office corridors Dev Accelerator Limited, among India’s leading premium managed workspace providers and one of the country’s fastest growing companies, as recognised by Hurun India, has strengthened its Bengaluru presence with the acquisition of two premium Grade A+ office assets in partnership with the Prestige Group, marking a significant scale-up in the city’s high-demand Outer Ring Road (ORR) micro-market. The expansion, spanning 1.11 lakh Sq ft, will add over 1,200 seats to DevX’s portfolio and is expected to generate approximately ₹2.2 crore in monthly revenue.…

Uber, one of India’s leading ridesharing apps, today announced a strategic investment in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) deepening its commitment to India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and its vision of building mobility and logistics solutions at population scale through open, interoperable networks. The investment marks one of the earliest strategic investments by a global technology company in ONDC and underscores Uber’s growing confidence in India’s pioneering approach to digital infrastructure. The investment builds on Uber’s earlier integration with ONDC and signals a deeper alignment to unlock new avenues for how mobility and logistics are discovered, accessed, and…

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the French automaker Renault Group, announced the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency for the new Duster Turbo TCe 100. Duster Turbo TCe 100 achieves an impressive 19.41 km/l, offering an ideal balance of performance and efficiency for everyday driving. Speaking on the development, Dr. V. Vikraman, Chief of Renault Engineering, Renault Group India, said, “The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency reflects Renault’s focus on practical engineering and customer value. The Turbo TCe 100 engine uses turbocharging and efficient combustion to deliver responsive performance with strong fuel economy. With the 6‑speed manual transmission, the powertrain provides a balanced…