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Raghu Mocherla

Bengaluru: Biocon Biologics Ltd, a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer to commercialize its biosimilar Aflibercept (40 mg/ml) across Europe and other global markets, following an earlier agreement covering the US and Canada. The agreement enables Biocon Biologics to commercialize Yesafili®, its biosimilar Aflibercept, worldwide and brings an end to all related litigation. The company plans to launch Yesafili in the UK in January 2026, with rollout in other covered markets from March 2026 or earlier under certain conditions. Financial terms remain confidential. Yesafili, a VEGF inhibitor, is used to…

Bengaluru: Mahindra Tractors, India’s No. 1 tractor brand and the world’s largest by volume, is strengthening its readiness to meet growing demand for its four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor range, driven by increasing agricultural and haulage activities, particularly in states such as Madhya Pradesh. With a wide 4WD portfolio spanning 20–70 hp across its Arjun, Novo, YuvoTech+, Jivo and OJA series, Mahindra offers tractors designed to suit diverse soil conditions and both small and large farms. Developed and tested in India for Indian farming needs, these tractors feature robust construction, heavy-duty axles, higher ground clearance and larger tyres for reliable performance…

MethodHub Software Limited, a Bengaluru-based technology solutions and consulting company, today listed its equity shares on the BSE SME platform, marking a key milestone in its growth journey. The public issue received robust investor interest, with overall subscription reaching 28.10 times, led by strong demand from Non-Institutional Investors and healthy participation from Retail and Qualified Institutional Buyers. The listing strengthens the company’s plans to scale global delivery and expand its services through its wholly owned US subsidiary, MethodHub Consulting Inc. Commenting on the development, Mr. Ahobilam Nagasundaram, Promoter and Executive Director, said the listing reflects investor confidence in MethodHub’s business…

Bengaluru: Mahindra Construction Equipment has introduced its new mini compactor, Mahindra COMPAX, at the EXCON exhibition organised by CII in Bengaluru. Developed for road construction applications, the model features advanced technology and aims to enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability for contractors. Mahindra also presented its upgraded CEV-V range of equipment with improvements in comfort, performance and fuel efficiency. Dr. Venkat Srinivas, Business Head – Mahindra Truck, Bus and Construction Equipment, said the new machine reflects Mahindra’s technology strengths and understanding of India’s infrastructure requirements, adding that the company’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities make its products well suited for demanding compaction work.…

Ayekart has introduced Aantriva, an AI-enabled platform designed to integrate sourcing, processing, distribution and financial workflows across India’s agri-food chain. The platform aims to support more than 3,00,000 farmers, 530 FPOs and over 30,000 retailers, while targeting a cumulative throughput of ₹30,000 crore over the next three years. Ayekart noted that India’s agri-food network continues to face long-running challenges including fragmented supply chains, delayed payments, limited credit access and inconsistent quality. Aantriva has been developed to offer a unified system with end-to-end visibility and verifiable transactions across all stakeholders. For farmers and FPOs, the platform integrates market linkages, price discovery,…

Bengaluru: Protean eGov Technologies Ltd. and the Centre for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) at IIM Bangalore announced the launch of the first edition of the State of Digital Public Infrastructure in India report, providing a comprehensive, sector-based evaluation of India’s digital public infrastructure and its real-world impact. Released at the IIM Bangalore campus, the study coincides with Protean’s three-decade journey of architecting population-scale digital platforms and marks the beginning of an annual assessment to track India’s DPI evolution and future priorities. The report explores how foundational digital systems—identity, payments, and data exchange—have matured into interoperable public infrastructure supporting both government…

Trivitron Healthcare and Dubai-based ResoHealth have formed Trivitron Digital.AI, a new joint venture aimed at accelerating digital transformation across hospitals and diagnostic networks, particularly in India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities where digital adoption remains limited. The initiative focuses on creating AI-enabled, interoperable Smart Hospital environments by integrating laboratory, imaging, administrative, and patient information systems through cloud-based tools. The platform includes a next-generation LIS, Web-PACS, Personal Health Record and automation modules designed to simplify workflows, enable remote reporting, and provide unified access to clinical data. With support for international standards such as HL7, FHIR and DICOM, the solution can be deployed…

Bengaluru: Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin today announced the groundbreaking of a new Defence Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India, developed to support Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. This milestone builds on the companies’ long-standing industrial partnership and will significantly enhance in-country sustainment for the Indian Air Force, while also creating opportunities for broader regional and global support. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together senior officials from the Indian Air Force (IAF), government dignitaries, industry leaders and senior executives from Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems. “Today’s groundbreaking reflects how far our collaboration with Tata…

Bengaluru: Binance marked the conclusion of the second edition of the Binance Case Challenge, underscoring its continued investment in India’s Web3 talent pipeline and expanding engagement with leading academic institutions. This year’s finalists from top Indian management schools presented their solutions live at the Innovation Stage during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, offering Bengaluru and India’s student community a rare showcase on a global forum attended by policymakers, developers and industry leaders. Participation surged to 527 teams from 25 premier B-schools, compared to 61 teams last year, reflecting rising interest among future business leaders in blockchain and digital assets. Students…