IWDC 3.0 approves over ₹1,500 crore projects to expand India’s inland water transport network, boosting green mobility, cargo movement and river tourism.
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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.
Aviation Batteries: DST Institute and Industry Partner to Develop Smarter Cooling Solutions
DST institute and industry partner to develop advanced thermal materials for safer, efficient Aviation Batteries through smarter cooling technologies.
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Pune: Neolite ZKW Lightings Expands with ₹70 Crore Chakan Plant, Bets on Adaptive Lighting
Neolite ZKW Lightings invests ₹70 crore in a new Pune manufacturing facility to strengthen adaptive automotive lighting and advanced lighting technologies.
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Hirschvogel Components India to Invest INR 750 Crore in Maharashtra, Create 1,000 Jobs
Hirschvogel Components India announces a ₹750 crore investment in Maharashtra at WEF Davos 2026 to expand EV manufacturing and create 1,000 jobs.
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OPPO Reno15 Series Launches in India with AI Portrait Camera, Popout Feature and Pro Mini Variant
OPPO Reno15 launches in India with a 200MP AI camera, Pro Mini variant, Popout feature, 4K HDR video and ColorOS 16-powered AI tools.
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Global Mid-TRL Deep-Tech Institute: CANEUS International Signs MoU with Maharashtra Government
CANEUS International partners with the Government of Maharashtra to establish the world’s first Global Mid-TRL innovation and skilling institute in MMR.
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CREDAI SouthCon 2026: South India’s Tier-2, Tier-3 Residential Sales Cross INR 20,000 Crore in 2025
CREDAI SouthCon 2026 highlights South India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 residential sales crossing ₹20,000 crore in 2025 amid strong infrastructure-led growth.
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PLI Scheme for White Goods: Kirloskar Pneumatic Among Five Companies Selected in 4th Round
PLI Scheme for White Goods selects five companies in the fourth round, with ₹863 crore investment and projected production of ₹8,337 crore by FY28.
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KonveGas Plans India Rollout with Initial Focus on Delhi, Pune and Gujarat
KonveGas enters India to address the energy storage bottleneck with advanced composite cylinder technology, debuting at India Energy Week 2026.
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Aman Kirloskar Appointed Managing Director of Kirloskar Pneumatic Company
Aman Kirloskar appointed Managing Director of Kirloskar Pneumatic Company for a five-year term, effective April 1, 2026, subject to approval.
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Tata Technologies InnoVent 2026: Team Drushti of CMRCET, Hyderabad Emerges Winner
InnoVent 2026 by Tata Technologies concludes with winners announced, ₹4.5 lakh prizes, and career opportunities for 42 student finalists.
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Pune Housing Report 2025: Home Sales Cross 81,000 Units Despite Slower New Launches
Pune Housing Report 2025 reveals housing sales outpacing new launches by 26%, highlighting strong demand, rising home values, and premiumisation trends.
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IndiGo Q3FY26 Results: Revenue Rises to ₹245.4 Billion, Net Profit at ₹5.49 Billion
IndiGo Q3FY26 results show ₹245.4 billion revenue and ₹5.49 billion net profit, with adjusted profit of ₹31.3 billion despite operational disruptions.
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XED IPO: NSE International Exchange Clears Path for $12 Million GIFT City Listing
XED IPO receives in-principle approval from NSE International Exchange, advancing its proposed USD 12 million listing at GIFT City under IFSCA.
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MSDE Signs MoU with World Economic Forum to Roll Out Skills Accelerator in India
MSDE signs MoU with WEF to launch Skills Accelerator in India, strengthening TVET, lifelong learning, and industry-aligned skilling for future workforce needs.
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Davos: Nutrifresh Farm Tech, Rural Enhancers Group and Maharashtra Govt Ink INR 2,500 Crore Pact
Government of Maharashtra signs a ₹2,500-crore MoU with Nutrifresh Farm Tech and Rural Enhancers Group at Davos to boost climate-smart agriculture.
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AI Edtech Startup Sparkli Raises $5 Million Pre-Seed Ahead of 2026 Beta Launch
Sparkli raises $5 million pre-seed to scale its multimodal AI-native learning engine for children, transforming screen time into active, personalized learning.
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Pune: Molding Solutions Invests $50 Million to Build India Manufacturing and Engineering Hub
Molding Solutions opens a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Pune, reinforcing its local-for-local strategy and long-term India growth plans.
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ASSICON 2026: Pune Hosts Over 1,200 Spine Surgeons from India and Abroad
ASSICON 2026 will be held in Pune from January 22–25, bringing together over 1,200 spine surgeons and global experts for India’s largest spine conference.
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Slay Media Expands to Bengaluru to Scale AI-First Creative Operations
Slay Media expands to Bengaluru, strengthening its AI-first creative operations and deepening collaboration with India’s startup and tech ecosystem.
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Cloover Raises $1.2 Billion in Series A Round Led by MMC Ventures and QED Investors
Cloover secures a $1.2 billion financing commitment to scale its AI operating system for energy independence and distributed energy solutions across Europe.
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MMR Land Deals 2025 Drive Over 13 Per Cent of India’s Total Land Transactions
MMR Land Deals 2025 lead India with 32 transactions covering 500+ acres, as total land transacted nationwide crosses 3,772 acres, says ANAROCK Research.
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LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026: AI Engineer Fastest-Growing Role in Pune
LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026 reveals AI Engineer as the fastest-growing role in Pune, highlighting evolving hiring trends and skill demands.
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JSS Zonal Conference: MSDE Emphasises Employability, Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building
JSS Zonal Conference in Pune highlights inclusive skilling, employability, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for last-mile communities under MSDE initiatives.
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Unbox Robotics Raises $28 Million in Series B Funding Led by ICICI Venture
Unbox Robotics raises US$28 million in Series B funding led by ICICI Venture to scale product innovation, strengthen teams, and expand globally.
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Ivo Secures $55M Series B Funding from Blackbird and Co-Investors
Ivo raises $55M in Series B funding to scale its AI-powered platform transforming contracts into trusted business intelligence for enterprises.
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India Rises as a Top Investment Choice Amid Global Headwinds: PwC Global CEO Survey
PwC Global CEO Survey shows India emerging as a preferred investment destination, with strong growth optimism, rising tech adoption, and focus on cybersecurity.
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Maharashtra Investment MoUs at WEF 2026 Touch $173 Billion on Day 1
Maharashtra investment MoUs at Davos 2026 touch USD 173 billion on Day One, marking ₹14.5 lakh crore in commitments and over 15 lakh jobs.
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ZF Group Inaugurates Electric Park Brake Manufacturing Line at Oragadam Facility
ZF Group inaugurates its Electric Park Brake manufacturing line at Oragadam, expanding advanced braking manufacturing capacity for next-generation passenger vehicles in India.
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RDI Fund: INR 1 Lakh Crore Innovation Scheme Enters Execution Phase; TDB, BIRAC Approved as SLFMs
RDI Fund industry-backed projects will begin by end-January as TDB and BIRAC are approved as first fund managers under the ₹1 lakh crore scheme.
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PSBs Sanction 3.96 Lakh MSME Loan Applications Using Digital Credit Assessment Framework
Over 3.96 lakh MSME loan applications worth ₹52,300 crore sanctioned by PSBs using a digital credit assessment model via the Jan Samarth Portal.
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SeedlingLabs Appoints Dr Sudhir Kumar Patnaik as Advisory Board Member
SeedlingLabs appoints Sudhir Kumar Patnaik as the inaugural Advisory Board member to strengthen enterprise-grade AI-native platforms and talent development.
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Union Budget 2026 Expectations: Industry Leaders Seek Infra Push, Policy Certainty, Real Estate Reforms
Union Budget 2026 Expectations take shape as industry leaders seek GST rationalisation, affordability measures, infra push and sustainability-focused reforms.
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Indofast Energy Launches Battery Swapping Stations at Nexus Select Malls, Starting with Bengaluru
Indofast Energy partners with Nexus Select Malls to launch India’s first battery swapping stations inside shopping malls, starting with Bengaluru.
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Raymond Lifestyle Appoints Satyaki Ghosh as Chief Executive Officer
Raymond Lifestyle appoints Satyaki Ghosh as Chief Executive Officer to lead growth, transformation, and strengthen its lifestyle business strategy.
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Behenhood Campaign: Joy Personal Care Celebrates Sisterhood with UP Warriorz at Womens Premier League
Joy Personal Care launches Behenhood campaign with UP Warriorz at WPL, celebrating sisterhood, women’s empowerment, and collective strength in sport.
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Ensono Appoints Shweta Sharma as Senior Director, Talent Acquisition for India
Ensono appoints Shweta Sharma as Senior Director, Talent Acquisition to strengthen workforce transformation and scalable hiring strategies in India.
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FLY91 Kochi Agatti Flights Boost Lakshadweep Connectivity; Airline to Add 7 New Routes
FLY91 Kochi Agatti Flights are now live with daily non-stop services, as the airline announces expansion to seven new regional stations across India.
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Bharat Connect Enables Unified EV Wallet Top-Ups Across India’s Charging Network
NBBL enables seamless EV wallet recharges through Bharat Connect, simplifying payments across charging networks and supporting India’s growing electric mobility ecosystem.
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YES BANK Q3FY26: Profit Surges 55% YoY to ₹952 Crore; Margins and CASA Strengthen
YES BANK Q3FY26 results show 55% YoY profit growth to ₹952 crore, improved NIM, strong CASA ratio, rising deposits, and better asset quality.
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Suzlon Appoints Paulo Soares as President – Europe to Drive Wind Energy Growth
Suzlon appoints Paulo Soares as President – Europe to accelerate regional growth, strengthen partnerships, and expand wind energy operations across Europe.
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GHRCEM Team Abhyuday Racing Secures All-India Rank at SAEINDIA eBAJA 2026
Team Abhyuday Racing from GHRCEM Pune secures an All-India Rank at SAEINDIA eBAJA 2026, showcasing excellence in electric vehicle engineering.
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Chips to Start-up Programme Trains Over 1 Lakh Learners in Semiconductor Design
Chips to Start-up Programme drives India’s indigenous chip design ecosystem through skill development, shared infrastructure, and hands-on semiconductor fabrication.
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Why Cyber Safety Awareness Is Essential in India’s Digital-First Economy
Cyber Safety Awareness is vital as digital dependence grows, exposing individuals to online fraud, data misuse, and cybercrime risks across daily life.
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Wings India 2026 to Position India at the Centre of Global Civil Aviation
Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, will bring global aviation leaders to Hyderabad to showcase innovation, sustainability and future growth.
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Department of Posts Delivers First-Ever ONDC Online Order as Logistics Service Provider
Department of Posts delivers its first ONDC online order as a Logistics Service Provider, strengthening digital logistics and MSME participation nationwide.
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IBM Sovereign Core to Enable AI-Ready Sovereign Environments for Enterprises and Governments
IBM Sovereign Core enables enterprises and governments to deploy AI-ready sovereign environments with full control, compliance, and operational autonomy.
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AI Investment Strategy Shifts from Hype to Long-Term Value Creation: Capgemini Research Institute
AI investment strategy is shifting from hype to long-term value as enterprises prioritise governance, skills, infrastructure, and AI-led decision-making, says Capgemini.
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Pune: IONIQ Forest Transforms 90.5 Acres Near Talegaon into Dense Urban Green Cover
IONIQ Forest by Hyundai Motor India Foundation plants 1 million trees across 90.5 acres in Maharashtra, creating one of the state’s largest urban forests.
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Indigo Flight Disruptions: DGCA Imposes ₹22.20 Crore Penalty, ₹50 Crore Bank Guarantee Mandated
Indigo Flight Disruptions in December 2025 prompt DGCA inquiry, ₹22.20 crore penalty, enforcement action, and mandatory systemic reforms.
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Cyber Threats to Democracy Will Define National Security in Next 20 Years: Brijesh Singh
Cyber Threats to Democracy are set to intensify over the next 20 years, with digital infrastructure, trust, and information warfare emerging as key risks.
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Matrutva: Free Prenatal Sessions Launched by Inamdar Hospital to Support Expectant Parents
Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital launches Free Prenatal Sessions under Matrutva programme in Pune to support expectant parents and families.
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi: Doctors Remove 1.8 kg Uterine Fibroid Through Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Pune doctors at Manipal Hospital successfully removed a 1.8 kg Uterine Fibroid using advanced laparoscopic surgery, ensuring faster recovery and minimal scarring.
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Giant Uterine Tumour: Doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals Perform Complex Fertility-Preserving Surgery
Mumbai doctors remove a giant uterine tumour the size of a seven-month pregnancy in a rare fertility-preserving surgery at Wockhardt Hospitals.
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Strengthening Ayurveda-based Startups: AIIA–iCAINE Conducts MSME Awareness Initiative
AIIA marks National Startup Day 2026 with an MSME awareness programme supporting Ayurveda-based Startups through policy insights, funding, and innovation guidance.
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PM SETU Industry Workshop to Advance Industry-Managed ITI Model in Maharashtra
PM SETU Industry Workshop in Pune on January 19 brings industry and government together to advance industry-led ITI modernisation and skilling reforms.
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Juniper Green Spark Ten Project: Juniper Green Energy Commissions Additional 72 MWp Solar Capacity
Juniper Green Energy commissions 72 MWp solar capacity under the Juniper Green Spark Ten Project in Solapur, completing the solar component 10 months early.
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Prime Movr Introduces Small-Scale Laser Power Beaming Technology for Wireless Power Transfer
Prime Movr launches Laser Power Transmission technology enabling small-scale laser power beaming for wireless, long-range, and remote device applications.
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National Startup Day 2026: Founders and Ecosystem Leaders Reflect on India’s Next Innovation Phase
National Startup Day highlights how Indian startup leaders are focusing on purpose-driven innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation across sectors.
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National Startup Awards 2026: Potion 1st, Glovatrix and Ayushman Cowfit from Pune Emerge Winners
DPIIT announces National Startup Awards 2026 results and fifth States’ Startup Ranking as Startup India completes a decade of innovation-led growth.
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Tally Startup Collective Builds Structured Founder–Investor Engagement Beyond Metro Cities
Tally Startup Collective concludes its first phase, strengthening founder–investor collaboration across emerging startup hubs in India through hybrid engagement.
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Pune Property Expo 2026 Kicks Off in Pune with Record Developer and Channel Partner Participation
Pune Property Expo 2026 is inaugurated by CREDAI Pune, featuring 80+ developers and 400+ RERA-registered projects across Pune, PCMC and PMRDA.
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IdentityShield Summit 2026: Indian Army Urges Startups to Build Indigenous Cybersecurity Solutions
Cybersecurity self-reliance in India takes focus at IdentityShield Summit 2026, highlighting indigenous innovation, quantum security, and talent development.
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Poonawalla Fincorp Q3FY26: PAT Surges 102.5 Per Cent QoQ as AUM Crosses INR 55,000 Crore
Poonawalla Fincorp Q3FY26 reports 77.6% YoY AUM growth to ₹55,017 crore and QoQ PAT jump to ₹150 crore, supported by stable asset quality.
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Ajay Bhagwat on Entrepreneurship: Why Starting Early, Hiring Right, and Purpose Matter Most
Ajay Bhagwat shares insights on Entrepreneurship, covering risk-taking, mentorship, hiring right, starting early, and building purpose-driven, sustainable businesses.
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Wipro Limited Q3FY26: Revenue Rises QoQ, Margins Expand to 17.6 Per Cent, Deal Bookings at USD 3.3 Billion
Wipro Limited Q3FY26 results show sequential revenue growth, 17.6% operating margin, $3.3 billion deal bookings, and strong cash flow performance.
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Geo Annual India FinTech Report 2025: India Ranks Third Globally With $2.4 Billion FinTech Funding
Geo Annual India FinTech Report 2025 shows India ranking third globally with $2.4B raised, strong early-stage funding, major deals, IPOs, and unicorns.
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Why ManageEngine Is Betting on Full-Stack AI for Enterprise Cybersecurity
ManageEngine highlights India as a key growth market, outlining its full-stack AI strategy, hybrid cloud flexibility, and enterprise cybersecurity focus.
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Xoxoday Raises Series C Backed by Apis Partners and 57 Stars for Global Growth
Xoxoday raises Series C funding backed by Apis Partners and 57 Stars to accelerate global expansion and scale its rewards, incentives, and loyalty platform.
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GrowthPal Secures USD 2.6 Million as Ideaspring Capital Leads Funding Round
GrowthPal raises $2.6M to transform M&A deal sourcing with AI, enabling faster discovery of high-fit, off-market acquisition targets globally.
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Davies Vision 2030: Pune to Lead Global Operations Expansion; India Workforce to Triple to 1,500
Davies Vision 2030 outlines Davies Group’s plan to expand its Pune hub from 500 to 1,500 seats, strengthening global corporate services and AI-led operations.
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Mercedes Maybach GLS Manufacturing Begins in India, Strengthening Ultra-Luxury Portfolio
Mercedes-Benz India begins local production of the Mercedes Maybach GLS in Pune, reinforcing India’s position as a key global ultra-luxury market.
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Kolte-Patil Developers Bhugaon Project: 5-Acre Joint Development with ₹850 Crore GDV
Kolte-Patil Developers Bhugaon project in Pune spans 5 acres with ~1.1 million sq. ft. development and an estimated GDV of ₹850 crore.
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Jungle Ventures Promotes Arpit Beri and Rishab Malik to Managing Partners
Jungle Ventures promotes Arpit Beri and Rishab Malik as Managing Partners, strengthening leadership across India and Southeast Asia.
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Idea2Impact: Rallis India Unveils Open Innovation Platform for Sustainable Agriculture
Rallis India launches Idea2Impact, an open innovation ecosystem to accelerate farmer-centric, science-led, and sustainable agricultural solutions.
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TVS Supply Chain Solutions Daimler Contract Secured for In-Plant Warehouse Management in Chennai
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Daimler contract secures a three-year deal to manage end-to-end in-plant warehouse operations at Daimler’s Chennai facility.
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Firstsource Acquires TeleMedik; Expands US Payer-Provider Footprint
Firstsource acquires TeleMedik to strengthen digital healthcare, clinical, and utilization management capabilities across U.S. payer and provider markets.
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Amara Raja Appoints Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as Group CHRO
Amara Raja Group appoints Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as Group CHRO, bringing nearly 30 years of HR leadership experience across global sectors.
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Netrio Strengthens Global Managed Services Network with Pune Office Launch
Netrio opens a new Pune office in India, expanding its global delivery model and strengthening 24×7 support for mid-market enterprises worldwide.
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Bharat Fintech Summit 2026 to Convene Over 4,000 BFSI and Fintech Leaders in Mumbai
Bharat Fintech Summit 2026 returns in February in Mumbai, bringing together 4,000+ BFSI leaders, fintech founders, investors, and regulators.
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CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund to Invest S$99.73 Million in Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad Data Centres
CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund raises S$150 million at first close and acquires a 20.2% stake in three strategic data centres across India.
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OI Envision Studio: Orion Innovation Strengthens India Footprint with New Kochi Facility
Orion Innovation expands Kochi operations with a new facility and launches OI Envision Studio to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation for enterprises.
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Black Box Appoints Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer to Drive International Markets Growth
Black Box appoints Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer to accelerate growth across India and international markets, strengthening its global digital infrastructure strategy.
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Indian Banking Sector Shows Strong Credit-Led Revival as C-D Ratio Nears 80%: SBI Research
Indian Banking Sector sees strong post-pandemic revival with faster credit growth, rising C-D ratio, and regional disparities, according to SBI Research.
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Virtual Sensor Framework Enhances Vision-Based Structural Health Monitoring
Chonnam National University researchers develop a virtual sensor framework using superpixels to enable robust, low-cost, vision-based infrastructure monitoring.
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Honeywell Launches Smart Shopping Platform to Personalize In-Store Experiences Using AI
Honeywell launches AI-powered Smart Shopping Platform with Google Cloud, enabling personalized navigation, product discovery, and smarter in-store retail experiences.
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Pune Tourism Festival 2026 to Showcase Over 70 Travel Companies
Pune Tourism Festival 2026 will be held from January 16–18 in Pune, offering local and global travel options, cultural programmes, and special booking offers.
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TestMu AI Rebrands from LambdaTest, Launches Agentic Quality Engineering Platform
TestMu AI rebrands from LambdaTest to launch the world’s first agentic quality engineering platform for fully autonomous software testing.
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CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2026: Bank of Baroda Becomes Exclusive Presenting Partner
Bank of Baroda partners with CREDAI Hyderabad for CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2026 at HITEX, offering homebuyers special loan benefits and RERA-approved projects.
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OpenAI Academy × NxtWave Pune Buildathon Spotlights Emerging AI Talent
OpenAI Academy × NxtWave Pune Buildathon brings together 1,000+ students, showcasing emerging AI Talent and grassroots innovation across Maharashtra.
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ANAROCK PMES Debuts with 42 Active Client Contracts; Targets ₹300 Cr Revenue by FY28
ANAROCK PMES launch marks expansion into project management & engineering services, targeting ₹300 Cr revenue by FY28 with 500+ professionals nationwide.
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NeXT-2026: HEMRL-DRDO Conducts Advanced Course on Computational Modelling of High Explosives
HEMRL, DRDO Pune conducted NeXT-2026, a one-day course on modelling next-generation high explosives, bringing together experts from academia, industry and research.
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Axis Finance Launches Vyapar Business Loan to Boost Credit Access for Micro and Small Enterprises
Axis Finance launches Vyapar Business Loan, a collateral-free credit solution offering up to ₹10 lakh to empower micro and small businesses across India.
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District Level Bal Science Exhibition Pune Showcases 408 Student Projects Across Three Days
District Level Bal Science Exhibition Pune inaugurated to promote scientific temperament, innovation, and experiential learning among school students across the district.
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Telecommunication Engineering Centre Collaborates with IIT Kanpur on 6G, AI, and Telecom Standards
Telecommunication Engineering Centre signs MoU with IIT Kanpur to collaborate on 6G, AI, NTNs, and India-specific telecom standards and global standardisation.
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Bharat Steel Awards 2026: Government Invites Entries to Honour Steel Sector Excellence
Ministry of Steel invites applications for Bharat Steel Awards 2026 to recognise excellence across efficiency, sustainability, innovation, safety, and exports.
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Scramjet Engine Breakthrough: DRDO Completes Long-Duration Hypersonic Ground Test
DRDO successfully conducts a long-duration ground test of a full-scale Scramjet Engine, strengthening India’s Hypersonic Missile Programme.
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Suzuki e-ACCESS Launched in India with New Dual-Tone Colours and EV Technology
Suzuki Motorcycle India opens bookings for Suzuki e-ACCESS, its first electric scooter, featuring new dual-tone colours, LFP battery and EV technology.
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Ashok Leyland Greenfield Factory Launched in Lucknow to Drive Clean Mobility
Ashok Leyland Greenfield Factory inaugurated in Lucknow to boost electric vehicle manufacturing, sustainable mobility, and employment in Uttar Pradesh.
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Sunil Abraham on India Technology Policy: Extremes, Trade-Offs and the Road Ahead
India Technology Policy was examined at Pune Public Policy Festival 2026 as Sunil Abraham discussed AI regulation, sovereignty, liability, and stakeholder balance.
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