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Aequs group and the Indian Institute of Technology -Dharwad (IIT-D), have set up an advanced research and development ecosystem for materials science and manufacturing innovation at IIT-D campus. The facility is equipped to support advanced material characterization, failure analysis, manufacturing process simulation and optimization, enabling deeper industry-academia collaboration in precision-driven manufacturing domains. This initiative lays the foundation for a dedicated “IIT Dharwad – Aequs Research and Development Center,” in the coming days to accelerate applied research, foster innovation, and bridge the gap between laboratory science and industrial application. Commenting on the development, Aravind Melligeri, Executive Chairman and CEO, Aequs Ltd.,…
Ayekart, India’s first full-stack B2B Agri Food Commerce Network, today announced the appointment of Gagan Choudhary as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment further strengthens Ayekart’s leadership as the company continues to scale its technology-enabled agri-food supply chain infrastructure across India while preparing for long-term expansion into global markets. Gagan Choudhary brings over 20 years of experience across finance, accounting, treasury and strategic financial management, with leadership exposure spanning retail, capital markets, banking and financial services. Over the course of his career, he has built deep expertise in fundraising, IPO readiness, treasury management, financial operations, governance and building scalable financial…
L&T has entered a strategic collaboration with France-based Exail to deliver an advanced Unmanned Mine Counter-Measure (MCM) Suite for the Indian Navy’s Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) programme. L&T and Exail will together provide the Indian Navy with a state-of-the-art Unmanned MCM Suite, incorporating autonomous and remotely operated systems designed to detect, classify, identify and neutralise naval mines in a safe, stand-off manner. L&T, as the prime contractor, will offer the Unmanned MCM Suite to all shipyards participating in Indian Navy’s upcoming programme for 12 Mine Counter Measure Vessels. Exail will serve as the technology partner. The partnership will enable…
ICICI Bank, in partnership with Visa, has launched India’s first USD-denominated debit card for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers through its IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City, Gujarat. The launch marks a significant step in expanding premium offshore banking and payment solutions for globally mobile customers. Linked to ICICI Bank’s USD Global Savings Account, the debit card is built on Visa’s premium Infinite platform and enables NRIs to seamlessly access and utilise their USD savings worldwide. Customers can use the card across ATMs, Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals and e-commerce platforms globally, while avoiding forex markup charges on USD transactions made through…
Snapdeal witnessed strong demand for affordable fashion and lifestyle products this Mother’s Day, with emerging non-metro cities contributing over 80% of orders across women-focused categories between 1–10 May 2026. Cities including Lucknow, Jaipur, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Indore, Surat, Bhopal and Dehradun emerged as key growth markets, highlighting the increasing influence of aspirational shoppers beyond metros. Women’s ethnic wear, handbags, fashion jewellery, watches and footwear were among the most purchased categories during the period. Notably, more than 80% of purchases across these segments were made at price points below ₹499, reflecting growing consumer preference for trend-led yet value-conscious shopping during special occasions.…
Sets a new benchmark for sustainable energy solutions across manufacturing and warehousing led supply chains. Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has introduced India’s first Multi‑Ion battery technology for electric forklifts through its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business, one of the market leaders in India’s material handling segment. The launch addresses the growing need for efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions as India’s manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing sectors scale rapidly, to enable 25% lower total cost of ownership, higher equipment uptime, and cleaner industrial operations, with a battery designed to last through the full operational life of the forklift. India’s industrial and…
India’s leading AI-powered travel platform, ixigo, has launched a completely reimagined AI-native version of its app at its flagship tech event, ixigo NEXT. Built from the ground up with AI integrated across the entire experience, the new app aims to make travel planning more conversational, intuitive and personalised. Moving beyond traditional booking journeys, the platform introduces intelligent and agentic AI experiences designed to help users discover, plan and manage trips seamlessly. At the heart of the experience is TARA, ixigo’s multimodal AI travel assistant that supports voice, text and tap interactions in English, Hindi and Hinglish. Unlike conventional chatbots, TARA…
Ishan Technologies, a fast-growing ICT solutions provider, has partnered with Oracle Corporation to strengthen its digital transformation journey and modernize its charging, billing, and service management infrastructure. The collaboration is aimed at enabling faster rollout of new services, improving operational agility, and delivering enhanced customer experiences. Through deployment of Oracle Cloud Scale Monetization and Oracle Unified Operations, Ishan Technologies will establish a unified digital backbone to support its expanding portfolio across connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, surveillance, and smart city solutions. “Partnering with Oracle Communications marks a significant milestone for Ishan Technologies,” said Pinkesh Kotecha, CMD, Ishan Technologies. “This initiative provides us…
Bengaluru: Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, today announced that its family scooter, the Rizta, has crossed the 3 lakh-unit sales milestone within two years of its launch. Introduced in April 2024 as Ather’s first family scooter, the Rizta has played a key role in expanding Ather’s reach across newer markets and customer segments, becoming the company’s largest volume driver. The Rizta crossed the 2 lakh sales milestone in December 2025 and added the next 1 lakh units in just five months, underlining growing demand for family electric scooters and Ather’s rapid expansion across newer markets. Speaking…
Inkers Technology has launched Kaël, India’s first AI-native construction intelligence platform, aimed at transforming how construction and real estate projects are planned, monitored, and executed. Designed to bring predictive intelligence into project management, Kaël enables teams to anticipate risks, assess financial impact, and make faster decisions before delays or cost overruns occur. The platform uses artificial intelligence to unify fragmented project data across schedules, drawings, reports, and communication channels into a single intelligence layer. Unlike conventional project management tools, Kaël functions as an AI-led orchestration engine that continuously analyses millions of data points, identifies emerging risks, and delivers actionable insights…