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Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.
Pune Property Registrations November 2025 Cross 14,200 Units, Stamp Duty Hits ₹565 Crore
Pune Property Registrations November 2025 crossed 14,200 units with ₹565 crore stamp duty collections, reflecting stable demand, reports Knight Frank India.
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MAAC Career X and Creator X Introduced as Industry-Integrated Learning Programs
MAAC Career X and Creator X launch as industry-integrated programs to prepare students for AVGC-XR careers and the fast-growing creator economy.
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi: Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery Helps Restore Vision in Pituitary Tumour Patient
Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery at Manipal Hospital Kharadi helped a 39-year-old woman overcome a pituitary tumour with faster recovery.
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HCLTech Signs Agreement to Acquire Telco Solutions Business from HPE
HCLTech to acquire Telco Solutions business from HPE, strengthening AI-led, cloud-native network and engineering capabilities for global CSPs.
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Cyient Semiconductors Acquires Majority Stake in Kinetic Technologies for Up to USD 93 Million
Cyient Semiconductors acquires a majority stake in Kinetic Technologies to expand custom power IC capabilities across AI, data centers, and industrial markets.
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LatentForce Raises USD 1.7M Seed Round Co-Led by Ideaspring Capital and Yali Capital
LatentForce raises $1.7M Seed funding co-led by Ideaspring Capital and Yali Capital to accelerate AI-driven enterprise software modernisation.
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Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge: NICMAR Invites Students to Tackle Infrastructure Issues
NICMAR launches the Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge, inviting engineering students nationwide to solve real infrastructure challenges with prizes worth ₹30 lakh.
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PPPF 2026: GIPE to Host National Dialogue on Technology, Governance, and Policy
PPPF 2026 returns to Pune on January 9–10, bringing policymakers, technologists, and industry leaders together to discuss technology, governance, and society.
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Software-Defined Vehicles: ZF Active Noise Reduction Debuts at CES 2026
ZF Active Noise Reduction debuts at CES 2026, using software-driven chassis control to significantly reduce tire noise without additional hardware.
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HABITia’25: VES HABIT Foundation Champions Student Entrepreneurship in Mumbai
HABITia’25 by VES HABIT Foundation brings students, startups, mentors, and investors together to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Structured Project Execution: Powerplay Expands to 40,000 Construction Firms
Powerplay reaches 40,000 construction firms, driving digital workflows, structured SOPs, and faster project execution across India’s construction sector.
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PNB Housing Finance Announces Ajai Kumar Shukla as New MD and CEO
PNB Housing Finance appoints Ajai Kumar Shukla as Managing Director & CEO, effective December 18, 2025, for a five-year term.
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CREDAI Pune Best Facilities Awards 2025 Honour Developers Championing Labour Welfare
CREDAI Pune Best Facilities Awards 2025 recognise developers setting new benchmarks in labour welfare, safety, and dignified living conditions.
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Foreign Universities in India Could Save USD 113 Billion in Forex: Deloitte-Knight Frank
Foreign Universities in India could save US$113 billion in forex and serve 560,000 students by 2040, says a Deloitte India–Knight Frank report.
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Tracxn India Tech Annual Funding Report 2025: Indian Startups Raise USD 10.5B, Rank 3rd Globally
India Tech Annual Funding Report 2025 reveals Indian startups raised $10.5B, ranked 3rd globally, with strong early-stage funding and IPO growth.
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PMAY-U 2.0: PNB Housing Finance Sanctions ₹1,530 Crore to Over 10,000 Beneficiaries
PNB Housing Finance supports PMAY-U 2.0 in Maharashtra, sanctioning ₹1,530 crore to over 10,000 beneficiaries to boost affordable housing and inclusion.
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University of York Names Provost, COO and Academic Services Head for Mumbai Campus
University of York announces three senior leadership appointments ahead of its 2026 Mumbai campus launch as applications open for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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Sodium-Ion Battery Technology: ARCI and Voltasun Sign MoU to Advance Commercialisation
ARCI signs MoU with Voltasun to validate and commercialise Sodium-Ion Battery Technology, advancing safer and cost-effective energy storage solutions.
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Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters to Generate Around 1.80 Lakh Jobs Across India
Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) are set to generate 1.80 lakh jobs and attract over ₹ 1.46 lakh crore investment across India.
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DESIGN for BioE3 Challenge Offers INR 1 Lakh Prizes and BIRAC Grant Opportunities
DESIGN for BioE3 Challenge opens December cycle till 20 December 2025, inviting students and citizens to propose innovative solutions aligned with India’s BioE3 policy.
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Manipal Hospital Baner Saves Newborn With Emergency Surgery for Rare Intestinal Condition
Manipal Hospital Baner saves newborn after timely emergency surgery for rare intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus, highlighting rapid diagnosis and expert care.
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Oasis Fertility Project Nanhi Kali Partnership to Educate 100 Underprivileged Girls
Oasis Fertility Project Nanhi Kali partnership supports education of 100 underprivileged girls, aligning with the ‘Happy New Family’ campaign for 2026.
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Cashify Posts 40 Per Cent YoY Growth in Refurbished D2C Sales
Cashify reports ~40% YoY growth in refurbished D2C sales and 16% rise in trade-ins in 2025, driven by festive demand and expanding supply channels.
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SpiceJet Natilus Partnership to Introduce HORIZON Aircraft for Future Indian Fleets
SpiceJet Natilus partnership marks Natilus’s entry into India, focusing on blended-wing aircraft that cut emissions, fuel use, and operating costs.
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Avinya by Veranda K-12: Winners Announced at IIIT-Bangalore Grand Finale
Avinya Grand Finale concludes at IIIT-Bangalore as young innovators from across India showcase SDG-aligned ideas and Avinya 2025 winners are announced.
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Bank of Baroda Underwrites USD 500 Million Foreign Currency Loan for ONGC Videsh Subsidiary
Bank of Baroda USD 500 million foreign currency loan strengthens GIFT City’s role in offshore financing and supports ONGC Videsh’s global operations.
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Infrastructure Innovation: Bentley Systems Signs MoUs with SIT and COEP
Bentley Systems signs MoUs with SIT and COEP Technological University to advance digital engineering education and infrastructure innovation in Pune.
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Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card Debuts with Instant Rewards and Flexible EMIs
Axis Bank and Google Pay launch the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card, a RuPay-powered, UPI-enabled digital credit card with instant rewards and flexible EMIs.
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AFMS Launches AI-Driven Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme in Collaboration with AIIMS
AFMS launches AI-Driven Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme with AIIMS to enable early detection and community-level diabetic eye care across India.
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Clinikk Gets IRDAI Nod, Opens Three New Health Hubs in Bengaluru
Clinikk receives IRDAI approval, launches Diamond OPD Membership, and expands with three new AI-enabled Health Hubs in Bengaluru.
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Hexaware Names Raghu Mocherla Senior Vice President for Digital and Software Business
Hexaware Technologies appoints Raghu Mocherla as Senior Vice President to lead its Digital & Software and cyber-physical systems business globally.
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Spreading Smiles CSR Campaign: SaiShree Vitalife Hospital and SORG Collaborate for Cleft Care
Spreading Smiles CSR campaign by SaiShree Vitalife Hospital and SORG offers free cleft surgeries using advanced German medical technology in Pune.
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Persistent DigitalOcean Partnership Brings Scalable Agentic Cloud AI to Enterprises
Persistent DigitalOcean partnership aims to accelerate secure, scalable, and cost-effective AI adoption using SASVA and Gradient AI Agentic Cloud.
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Swizzle Wins ₹2 Crore Seed Investment on Ideabaaz, Plans Rapid Market Expansion
Swizzle raises ₹2 crore Seed funding on Ideabaaz to scale clean-label beverages, expand retail and HoReCa presence, and boost manufacturing capacity.
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Justo RealFintech Acquihires Pune-Based Hustlewin, Adds Over ₹20 Crore Revenue Visibility
Justo RealFintech acquihires Pune-based Hustlewin to strengthen execution, expand mandates, and add ₹20+ crore in annual revenue visibility.
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Cognizant Cyber Defense Center Goes Live in Bengaluru as Global Security Hub
Next-gen Cognizant Cyber Defense Center in Bengaluru launched to deliver AI-powered cybersecurity operations for global enterprises.
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Firstsource Leadership: Matthew Barlow and Scott Schrader to Lead Healthcare Businesses
Firstsource leadership strengthened with key appointments to drive AI-led growth across healthcare payer and provider businesses in North America.
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Quintrans Raises USD 750K Pre-Seed Funding Led by Capital-A
Capital-A leads a $750K pre-seed round in Quintrans to scale India-built direct-drive linear motion systems for industrial automation and robotics.
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Rohit Jaiswal Appointed COO of LT Foods Middle East DMCC
LT Foods appoints Rohit Jaiswal as COO of LT Foods Middle East DMCC to lead strategic growth and expansion across the Middle East and Africa.
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EuroSpectra 2.0: EuroSchool Undri Celebrates Creativity, Innovation, and Young Talent
EuroSchool Undri concludes EuroSpectra 2.0, featuring record participation, innovation-led competitions, and a vibrant celebration of student creativity in Pune.
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NCPA Invites Applications for Citi Scholarship for Young Musicians 2026-28
Applications open for the NCPA Citi Scholarship for Young Musicians 2026–28, offering ₹10,000 monthly support for Hindustani music talent.
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Learn South Africa Pune Workshop Engages Over 85 Trade Partners
Learn South Africa Pune Workshop engages 85+ travel partners, showcasing emerging South African destinations to meet Pune’s growing demand for experiential travel.
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India Exports November 2025 Surge 15.52% on Engineering and Electronics Boost
India exports November 2025 rise 15.52% to US$ 73.99 billion, led by engineering, electronics, gems & jewellery, and strong services trade.
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Battery Energy Storage System Cost Drops Sharply with VGF and ISTS Policy Support
Battery Energy Storage System cost in India has fallen sharply due to VGF schemes, ISTS waivers and PLI support, making grid-scale storage more affordable.
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Vascon Engineers Super Specialty Hospital Project in Navi Mumbai Secured for INR 260 Crore
Vascon Engineers Super Specialty Hospital Project worth ₹260 crore awarded by NMMC in Navi Mumbai, strengthening EPC order book and execution pipeline.
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Soverli Raises USD 2.6M in Pre-Seed Funding Round Was Led by Founderful
Soverli raises $2.6M pre-seed funding to launch a sovereign OS layer that secures smartphones while remaining compatible with Android and iOS.
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OneBYDInfiniteConnections: BYD India Offers Customers Exclusive Track Experience in China
BYD India launches OneBYDInfiniteConnections, a customer gratification programme offering selected owners an exclusive BYD Track experience in China.
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TCS Opens Google Cloud Gemini Experience Centre in Singapore to Power Agentic AI Adoption
TCS launches the Google Cloud Gemini Experience Centre in Singapore to help enterprises co-create, prototype, and scale agentic AI-led solutions across industries.
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How the DPDP Act Gaming Industry Framework Is Reshaping India’s Video Gaming Ecosystem
DPDP Act gaming industry reforms are reshaping India’s video gaming sector with stronger data protection, child safety measures, and enhanced user trust.
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QuantrolOx Launches VIDYAQAR, a Scalable Open-Architecture Quantum System
QuantrolOx launches VIDYAQAR, the true open-architecture quantum platform for education, research, testing, and benchmarking.
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LTTS PALFINGER Global Development Center Launched in Pune
LTTS PALFINGER Global Development Center launched in Pune to accelerate AI-led product development, localization, and digital engineering across APAC.
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India Post Mutual Fund Distribution Set to Expand with BSE Partnership
Department of Posts and BSE sign an MoU to expand India Post Mutual Fund Distribution, strengthening financial inclusion through the nationwide postal network.
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IETE Pune Centre Marks 72nd Foundation Day with Focus on Indigenous Technologies
IETE Pune Centre celebrates the 72nd Foundation Day at MES Wadia College of Engineering, focusing on indigenisation of hi-tec and critical technologies.
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Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025 Winners Announced by UIDAI
UIDAI announces winners of the Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025, recognising top global fingerprint matching solutions after rigorous evaluation.
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PM Vishwakarma Artisans: MSME Ministry Partners with Amazon to Expand Market Access
MSME Ministry signs MoU with Amazon to enhance market access, visibility and e-commerce opportunities for PM Vishwakarma Artisans across India.
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Career Conclave 2025 Connects Over 2,500 Students with 300 Recruiters at PIBM
Career Conclave 2025 by Uddipan at PIBM Pune connected 2,500+ students with 300 recruiters, offering diverse and niche job opportunities.
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Advanced Spinal Tuberculosis Surgery at KIMS Thane Restores Mobility for Senior Citizen
Spinal tuberculosis surgery at KIMS Hospitals Thane helps a 65-year-old man regain mobility after months of disability caused by delayed diagnosis.
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High-Risk IVF Pregnancy at 48 Successfully Managed at Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central
High-Risk IVF Pregnancy at 48 successfully managed at Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central, resulting in the safe delivery of a healthy baby.
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Waaree Energies Expansion: Samakhiali Solar Module Capacity Rises to 3 GW
Waaree Energies Expansion boosts Samakhiali solar module capacity to 3 GW, strengthening India’s clean energy manufacturing capabilities.
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India SpaceTech Jobs to Exceed 200,000 by 2033 as Industry Aims for USD 44 Billion: Adecco India
India SpaceTech Jobs to reach 200,000+ by 2033 as the sector targets USD 44 billion growth, driven by reforms, startups, and rising demand for niche skills.
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Applied Computing Expands to Bengaluru, Makes India Its Primary Growth Market
Applied Computing expands to Bangalore, making India its primary growth market and accelerating AI adoption in energy operations with its Orbital platform.
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Steamhouse India IPO: Community Boiler Pioneer Files UDRHP I with SEBI for INR 425 Cr Fundraise
Steamhouse India IPO aims to raise ₹425 crore as the company files UDRHP I with SEBI, outlining expansion plans, financials, and industry growth outlook.
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Pune Grand Tour 2026 Attracts Teams from Four Continents for India’s First UCI 2.2 Race
Pune Grand Tour 2026 attracts teams from four continents for India’s first UCI 2.2 race, featuring 28 teams across a 437-km multi-stage cycling event.
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Made in Kirloskar: Kirloskar Group Launches Initiative to Celebrate Engineering Excellence
Kirloskar Group launches the Made in Kirloskar initiative, celebrating engineers, innovation, and India’s industrial legacy with a year-long multi-program campaign.
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Simplilearn Appoints Sudipto Mitra as Chief Revenue Officer
Sudipto Mitra joins Simplilearn as CRO to drive worldwide revenue strategy and support the company’s next phase of growth.
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DeepTech Training Centre Launched by Anudip Foundation and DBS Bank India
Anudip Foundation and DBS Bank India launch DeepTech Training Centre in Airoli to skill underserved youth and boost digital career opportunities.
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KSH International IPO to Open on December 16; Price Band Set at INR 365-384
KSH International IPO opens on December 16 with a price band of ₹365–₹384. The issue includes a ₹420 crore fresh issue and ₹290 crore OFS.
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ProPharma Opens New Hyderabad Office to Accelerate Global Expansion
ProPharma opens a new Hyderabad office to expand its global regulatory, clinical, and compliance capabilities, strengthening its presence in India’s tech corridor.
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SIAM Motor Vehicles November 2025 Data: PV, 2W, 3W Segments Touch New Highs
SIAM Motor Vehicles November 2025 Data shows record sales growth across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers driven by festive demand and GST 2.0.
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Green Hydrogen Mobility: NISE Begins Real-World Trials of Toyota Mirai
India launches NISE–Toyota pilot to advance Green Hydrogen Mobility, featuring real-world testing of the Toyota Mirai FCEV to accelerate clean transport adoption.
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Sancheti AI Innovation Lab and New OrthoCare Facility Launched in Pune
Sancheti Hospital marks 60 years with the launch of the Sancheti AI Innovation Lab and a new OrthoCare facility, advancing AI-driven diagnostics and rehabilitation.
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Tamil Nadu GCC Growth: Chennai Hosts 10 Per Cent of India’s GCC Base
Tamil Nadu GCC Growth accelerates with 250+ centres, led by Chennai’s 10% national share and Coimbatore’s rise as a top tier-2 GCC hub, says FICCI-ANAROCK.
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UST Acquires Majority Stake in Italdesign as Audi Group Forms New Strategic Partnership
UST acquires majority stake in Italdesign as Audi Group strengthens long-term partnership, enabling global expansion and integrated automotive innovation.
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Tejas Networks Secures Major IP Routing Contracts for BharatNet Phase III
Tejas Networks leads BharatNet Phase III by winning 7 packages for IP Routing equipment, enabling large-scale rural broadband network expansion across India.
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Cognizant AI Lab and Moment Studio Launched in Bengaluru
Cognizant AI Lab launches in Bengaluru, expanding AI research, multi-agent systems and digital experience innovation for enterprises.
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Pune: CDSL IPF Conducts Capital Market Awareness Session for Police Personnel
CDSL IPF conducts its ‘Empowering Our Protectors’ investor awareness program in Pune, enhancing financial literacy and market safety understanding among police personnel.
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JSW Paints Completes 61.2 Per Cent Acquisition of Akzo Nobel India
JSW Paints completes its 61.2% acquisition of Akzo Nobel India, strengthening its position in the fast-growing paints and coatings market.
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Bank of India Raises INR 2,500 Crore via Basel III Tier II Bonds
Bank of India raises ₹2,500 crore through Basel III Tier II bonds at 7.28% to strengthen its capital base, following strong investor demand.
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Fermenta Biotech Approves INR 110 Crore Capacity Expansion at Dahej Facility
Fermenta Biotech approves ₹110 crore expansion at Dahej to scale Vitamin D3, plant-based ingredients, and green chemistry enzymes for global markets.
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Brakes India Signs Strategic Alliance with TBK Through 10 Per Cent Stake Acquisition
Brakes India partners with TBK through a 10% stake acquisition to expand global markets and strengthen commercial vehicle braking solutions.
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BYT Capital Rolls Out INR 180 Crore Category II AIF for Lab-to-Market Deep-Tech Ventures
BYT Capital launches a ₹180 crore early-stage deep-tech fund to invest in 18–20 frontier engineering startups, focusing on IP-led, lab-to-market innovation.
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Ministry of Labour-Microsoft MoU to Boost NCS, AI Skilling and Global Job Access
Ministry of Labour-Microsoft MoU focuses on boosting employment, expanding AI skilling, strengthening NCS, and preparing India’s workforce for global opportunities.
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Hydrogen Train Project: Green Hydrogen Plant Planned at Jind
India completes manufacturing of its first hydrogen train as Indian Railways advances green mobility with a new electrolysis-based hydrogen plant at Jind.
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TechnoVision 2026: Capgemini Identifies Five Tech Trends Reaching an Inflection Point
TechnoVision reveals Capgemini’s top five tech trends for 2026, highlighting AI maturity, Cloud 3.0, intelligent operations, and tech sovereignty.
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Solis Showcases Next-Generation Tractor Portfolio at Kisan Agri Show Pune 2025
Solis showcases next-generation tractors including JP 975, Solis 2716 SN and YM 235 at Kisan Agri Show Pune 2025, highlighting innovation for farmers.
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Sonatype India Innovation Center Opens in Hyderabad, Expanding AI and Security R&D
Sonatype India Innovation Center launched in Hyderabad to drive global R&D, AI innovation, and open-source software supply chain security.
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PARAM Rudra Enables Advanced Research as National Supercomputing Mission Expands Footprint
PARAM Rudra supercomputers power India’s National Supercomputing Mission, deploying 37 systems with 40 Petaflops to support research and innovation.
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KISAN Agri Show 2025 Showcases Farm Innovation Across 30 Acres in Pune
KISAN Agri Show 2025 opens at PIECC Moshi, Pune, featuring 600+ exhibitors, digital access, and innovations for farmers across India.
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Optimus Technologies Signs Strategic MOU with Mitsui for Global Biodiesel Solutions Distribution
Optimus Technologies signs a strategic MOU with Mitsui & Co. to expand global distribution of its biodiesel Vector System across Asia.
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Nawgati Sri Lanka Expansion Strengthens Global Fuel-Tech Growth Strategy
Nawgati Sri Lanka expansion marks the fuel-tech firm’s entry into Sri Lanka, targeting digital transformation and efficiency across fuel station networks.
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KNOT Secures USD 5M Funding Led by 12 Flags to Scale 60-Minute Fashion Delivery
KNOT raises $5M in funding led by 12 Flags to expand its 60-minute fashion delivery platform and scale instant fashion commerce across India.
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IndusInd Bank Leadership Strengthened with Strategic Senior Appointments
IndusInd Bank Leadership strengthened with senior appointments across HR, data, wholesale banking and financial inclusion to support governance and growth.
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Telangana Rising: Godrej Jersey Signs INR 150 Crore MoU for New Dairy Processing Facility
Godrej Jersey signs an MoU to invest ₹150 crore in a dairy processing facility in Telangana as Godrej Industries Group’s total investment exceeds ₹10,000 crore.
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Welspun One Secures 46 Acres in Talegaon MIDC, Announces INR 550 Crore Investment
Welspun One expands into Pune with a 46-acre Talegaon MIDC logistics park, investing ₹550 crore to develop a future-ready Grade-A warehousing hub.
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AceVector IPO: SoftBank-Backed Firm Files Updated DRHP with SEBI for INR 300 Crore Issue
AceVector IPO: SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated DRHP with SEBI, plans ₹300 crore fresh issue and OFS by existing shareholders.
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DPIIT Opens Public Consultation on AI-Copyright Interface in Generative AI Working Paper
DPIIT releases a working paper on the AI-Copyright Interface, proposing a hybrid licensing model and inviting public consultation on generative AI and copyright law.
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Alteryx Partners with Savex Technologies to Accelerate Analytics and AI Adoption in India
Alteryx partners with Savex Technologies to accelerate analytics and AI adoption in India through a nationwide master reseller collaboration.
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Aurora Tech Award Announces Top 100 Female Founders to Watch for 2026
Aurora Tech Award announces its Top 100 Female Founders for 2026, selected from 3,400 applications across 127 countries in emerging markets.
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DreamFolks Services Acquires Majority Stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel
DreamFolks Services acquires a 60% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel, strengthening its global airport services network and international expansion strategy.
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