Bajaj Auto partners with MSDE under Flexi-MoU to train 1,000 youth in advanced automotive manufacturing through industry-integrated skilling programs.
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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.
MiniMines Cleantech Solutions to Build Commercial Facility for Lithium-ion Battery Recycling
MiniMines Cleantech Solutions receives TDB support to commercialise indigenous technology for sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries and critical minerals.
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Compressed Biogas Conclave 2026: 86% Energy Import Dependence a Major Energy Security Risk for India, Says Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Compressed Biogas Conclave 2026 in Pune, highlighting energy security, alternative fuels, and India’s sustainable transport ecosystem.
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DBS Women and Finance Report: 69% of Female Entrepreneurs in India Lead Financial Decisions
DBS study finds 69% of female entrepreneurs in urban India are primary financial decision-makers, highlighting rising financial independence.
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Bank of Baroda Raises ₹10,000 Crore Through Green Infrastructure Bond, First Domestic Issue by an Indian Bank
Bank of Baroda raises ₹10,000 crore through India’s first domestic Green Infrastructure Bond, attracting strong investor demand and supporting green projects.
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Tata Elxsi Launches DevStudio AI, a Multi-Agent GenAI Platform to Accelerate Automotive Software Engineering
Tata Elxsi launches DevStudio AI, a multi-agent GenAI platform designed to accelerate automotive software development lifecycle for OEMs and suppliers.
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NHAI Deploys Over 5,100 Women Staff at Toll Plazas Across National Highways and Expressways
NHAI deploys over 5,100 women staff at toll plazas across 1,140 National Highway toll booths to promote gender inclusivity and improve commuter experience.
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Genrobotic Innovations’ G-Spider Robot Powers Next-Gen Urban Sanitation in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram deploys G-Spider Robot, an AI-powered canal cleaning system, enabling safe, human-free sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0.
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Entrepreneurial Ambition Among Indian Women Rises to 64%, ACCA Survey Finds
ACCA survey reveals rising entrepreneurial ambition among Indian women finance professionals, with 64% aspiring to become entrepreneurs.
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Syngenta Leader Alexandra Brand Interacts with Farmers in Maharashtra
Alexandra Brand of Syngenta praises India’s progress in sustainable agriculture, climate-smart farming, and youth skilling during her visit to Narayangaon.
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Sarvam Startup Program Launched to Support AI Builders with Credits, APIs, and Infrastructure
Sarvam Startup Program launches to support AI startups with API credits, multilingual AI tools, developer APIs, and priority engineering support.
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Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust IPO: ₹6,000 Crore InvIT Issue Opens March 11, Price Band ₹99-₹100
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust to launch ₹6,000 crore IPO on March 11 with ₹99–₹100 price band; InvIT backed by NHAI to list on NSE and BSE.
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Avio Smart Market Stack, Huwel Lifesciences Partner to Launch Patented Molecular Diagnostic Products in India
Avio Smart Market Stack and Huwel Lifesciences collaborate to launch patented Molecular Diagnostic Products for tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis, and infectious disease testing in India.
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Persistent Systems Launches Melbourne Innovation Center to Accelerate AI-Led Enterprise Transformation
Persistent launches Melbourne Innovation Center to accelerate AI adoption, enterprise modernization and digital innovation across Australia and New Zealand.
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Cellbox Solutions Raises €3.5M in Series A First Tranche Led by Companisto
Cellbox Solutions raises €3.5M in Series A funding led by Companisto and appoints Dr. Bernd Muehlenweg to accelerate global warm-chain logistics expansion.
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Aarti Industries to Invest ₹250 Crore for Backward Integration Under Long-Term Global Supply Deal
Aarti Industries expands long-term global partnership with ₹200–250 crore backward integration project at Dahej SEZ to strengthen supply chain and manufacturing.
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PIBM Advocates Business Solutions Centres of Excellence to Bridge Education–Employment Gap
PIBM International Conference 2026 highlights sector specific Business Solutions Centres of Excellence to bridge education and employment gaps and prepare youth for the global workforce.
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IIT Madras Launches Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics for Industry Professionals
IIT Madras launches Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics, a one-year web-enabled programme to build AI and data-driven capabilities for industry professionals.
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Genesyslabs Builds Kerala’s First Nvidia AI Factory for KeyValue Software Systems
Genesyslabs builds Kerala’s first Nvidia AI Factory for KeyValue Software Systems in Kochi, boosting India’s AI infrastructure and high-performance computing ecosystem.
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Club Mahindra Dapoli Resort Planned on 13 Acres Near Murud Beach, Opening in FY27 with 110 Keys
Mahindra Holidays signs Club Mahindra Dapoli Resort near Murud Beach with 110 keys, expanding its Maharashtra coastline presence and hospitality portfolio.
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Kalaari CXXO Report: Women Founders Get Just ₹4 of Every ₹100 Raised in India’s Startup Networks
Kalaari CXXO Report reveals women founders receive just ₹4 for every ₹100 raised in India’s startup networks, highlighting structural funding gaps in venture capital.
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Testhouse Ajith Kumar Wins CHRO of the Year at 35th World HRD Congress 2026
Testhouse executive Ajith Kumar wins CHRO of the Year at 35th World HRD Congress 2026 in Mumbai.
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World Hearing Day: Cochlear Introduces Nucleus Nexa System in India
Cochlear launches the world’s first smart hearing implant, the Nucleus Nexa System, in India with upgradeable firmware and built-in memory.
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Dr Akshaya Jain Receives ‘Leader in Aesthetic Medicine and Skill Development’ Award in Nagpur
Dr Akshaya Jain receives ‘Leader in Aesthetic Medicine and Skill Development’ award from Nitin Gadkari at Advantage Vidarbha 2026 Summit.
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CSIR-NIIST Alumna Dr Malini Abraham Awarded Prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr Malini Abraham awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral Fellowship for nanowire-based micro-LED research in France.
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Central University of Tamil Nadu Inks MoU with France’s University of Southern Brittany
Central University of Tamil Nadu signs MoU with University of Southern Brittany, France, to boost research collaboration and academic exchange.
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Sonalika Registers Historic 12,890 Tractor Sales in February
Sonalika records best-ever February sales of 12,890 tractors in FY’26, marking 30 years of farmer trust and agricultural mechanisation leadership.
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Ujaas Strengthens Women-Led Manufacturing in Maharashtra with New Wardha Unit
Ujaas expands women-led manufacturing in Maharashtra with a new Wardha unit, creating livelihoods and strengthening grassroots enterprise models.
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Moneyview DRHP Filed with SEBI; Plans ₹1,500 Crore Fresh Issue and 13.6 Crore Share OFS
Moneyview files DRHP with SEBI for ₹1,500 crore IPO; fintech unicorn reports strong FY25 revenue, profit and digital lending growth.
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Avaloq India Community Connect Showcases AI, Cloud and Integration Trends in Wealth Management
Avaloq India Community Connect highlights India’s rise as a priority wealth market, focusing on AI, cloud and next-gen wealth technology in Pune.
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Udyami Awards 2026 Honours 350 Entrepreneurs in Pune
Udyami Awards 2026 honours 350 entrepreneurs in Pune, announces new chapters and initiatives to strengthen Maharashtra’s business ecosystem.
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Axis Bank Partners with Tesla as Preferred Financer for EV Customers in India
Axis Bank becomes preferred financer for Tesla in India, offering tailored EV financing, digital onboarding, and long-tenure auto loans.
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KSUM Agentic AI Hackathon: Five Teams Win at ‘Build for India’ in Kochi
KSUM Agentic AI Hackathon concludes in Kochi with five winning teams selected from 62 finalists across 17 states at Kerala Startup Mission’s ‘Build for India’.
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Stryker Precision Meta OS VR Workshop Brings Immersive Shoulder Surgery Training to Pune
Stryker Precision Meta OS VR Workshop in Pune showcases immersive shoulder surgery training, enhancing skills of young orthopaedic surgeons.
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Bajaj Life Opportunities Fund NFO Open Till March 16; Targets Long-Term Capital Growth
Bajaj Life Opportunities Fund launched by Bajaj Life Insurance, combining large and mid-cap strategy under ULIPs. NFO closes March 16.
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Airbnb Community Fund Distributes Nearly $10 Million Globally; Eight Indian NGOs Selected
Airbnb Community Fund supports eight Indian nonprofits in 2026, advancing livelihoods, education, sustainability and grassroots resilience nationwide.
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University of Saskatchewan, NIFTEM-K Ink Strategic Pact for Food Technology and Research Partnership
University of Saskatchewan signs MoU with NIFTEM-K to boost Indo-Canadian collaboration in food science, research, and pulse protein innovation.
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MoD Inks ₹5,083 Crore Contracts for ALH Mk-III (MR) and VL-Shtil Missiles
MoD signs ₹5,083 crore deals for ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters and VL-Shtil missiles to boost Coast Guard and Navy maritime security.
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Deepti Barman Appointed Head – Strategic Partnerships at EasyShiksha
Deepti Barman joins EasyShiksha as Head – Strategic Partnerships to drive global EdTech alliances and expand international collaborations.
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IndiGo Chennai Reunion Island Flight to Begin Thrice Weekly Service from 29 April 2026
IndiGo Chennai Reunion Island Flight to begin thrice weekly from 29 April 2026, enhancing direct connectivity between South India and Réunion Island.
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Bacterial Gene Regulation: Indian Researchers Challenge 50-Year Sigma Cycle Theory
Indian scientists overturn 50-year sigma cycle theory, revealing new insights into bacterial gene regulation and transcription mechanisms.
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JICA Expands Support for India’s Aspirational Districts Through Phase II Agreement
JICA and NITI Aayog sign RoD for Phase II of Japan–India SDG cooperation, strengthening Aspirational Districts and Blocks development.
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Self Propelled Fuel Barges: Indian Navy Signs Contract with Thane-Based MSME Shipyard
Indian Navy signs contract for 04 x 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges with Shoft Shipyard, boosting Make in India and maritime capabilities.
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Arata Scales to 2 Million Customers, Featured as Shark Tank India Success Story
Arata returns to Shark Tank India as a Success Story, highlighting 4X revenue growth, 2M customers, and its science-led D2C haircare expansion.
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PRIME Enters Pune with TenSteps Acquisition, Portfolio Reaches 3.8 Million Sq Ft
TenSteps acquired by NCW Prime Offices Fund, marking its entry into Pune and expanding its 3.8 mn sq. ft. Grade A+ office portfolio.
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InfoCepts Earns Databricks Silver Partner Status to Boost Enterprise AI and Analytics
InfoCepts achieves Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening enterprise AI, analytics, and Databricks Data Intelligence Platform expertise.
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Spin & Swing Cricket Academy Launched in Pune by Cheteshwar Pujara
Spin and Swing Cricket Academy inaugurated in Pune by Cheteshwar Pujara, aiming to empower underprivileged youth through structured cricket training.
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HANMI Semiconductor Supports Micron’s $2.75 Billion India Semiconductor Investment
HANMI Semiconductor joins Micron at India ATMP launch in Gujarat, reinforcing strategic partnership in advanced AI memory packaging and testing.
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India–Canada CEPA Negotiations Launched; Terms of Reference Signed in New Delhi
India and Canada sign CEPA ToR in New Delhi, launching CEPA negotiations to boost bilateral trade to US$50 billion by 2030.
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MeitY Introduces 30 kW Integrated Drive System to Reduce EV Import Dependency
MeitY launches 30 kW WBG-based Integrated Drive System to boost EV adoption, reduce imports, and strengthen India’s power electronics ecosystem.
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TDK Corporation Launches APAC Regional HQ in Bengaluru
TDK Corporation establishes Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters in India from April 2026, launching a dual-city structure with Singapore.
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GHS Technologies Enters India Market Through Strategic Tie-Up with MIC Electronics
GHS Technologies partners MIC Electronics to design and manufacture advanced material handling solutions for the growing Indian market.
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Silicon Labs Expands Hyderabad R&D Hub by 50%
Silicon Labs expands Hyderabad facility by 50%, boosting wireless R&D, innovation capacity, and strengthening U.S.-India technology ties.
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Emcure Pharmaceuticals Signs Roche Distribution Deal for CellCept, Mircera, NeoRecormon in India
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Roche distribution agreement to expand access to CellCept, Mircera and NeoRecormon for CKD and transplant care in India.
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IndiGo Kolkata Shanghai Flights to Begin Daily Direct Operations from 29 March 2026
IndiGo Kolkata Shanghai Flights to start daily direct service from 29 March 2026, strengthening India–China trade, tourism and connectivity.
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PSPB InterUnit Squash Tournament: BPCL Showcases Top Talent from Oil and Gas Sector
BPCL hosts the 7th PSPB InterUnit Squash Tournament in Pune, bringing top squash talent together under the aegis of PSPB.
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India Delaware Biomanufacturing Working Group to Drive Startup, R&D and Supply Chain Cooperation
Dr. Jitendra Singh proposes India Delaware Biomanufacturing Working Group to boost biotech, pharma, R&D and startup collaboration between India and US.
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SWITCH EiV12 Deployment: 145 Low Floor Electric Buses Join Chennai Fleet
SWITCH EiV12 buses flagged off in Chennai as 145 electric buses join city fleet, strengthening sustainable urban mobility and public transport.
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Marvel Group Promoter Vishwajeet Jhavar Faces Insolvency Action by NCLT Mumbai
NCLT Mumbai initiates insolvency proceedings against Vishwajeet Jhavar in ₹226.89 crore case under personal guarantee provisions of IBC.
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Mercedes Benz V Class Launched in India at ₹1.4 Crore, Debuts Petrol and AIRMATIC Suspension
Mercedes Benz V Class launched in India at ₹1.4 crore with petrol debut, AIRMATIC suspension, 6-seat layout and local production plans.
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Mahindra Tractor Sales February 2026 Surge 35% to 32,153 Units in Domestic Market
Mahindra Tractor Sales February 2026 rise 35% to 32,153 units domestically; total sales at 34,133 units with exports up 20% year-on-year.
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Gamepoint Partners CoLLearn Sports to Launch Job-Integrated Sports Management Program in Hyderabad
Gamepoint signs MoU with CoLLearn Sports to launch a job-integrated sports management program in Hyderabad with OJT and placement support.
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TEDxYouth 2026 Brings Theme of Imperfection and Authenticity to EuroSchool Kharadi
EuroSchool Kharadi hosts TEDxYouth 2026 in Pune, spotlighting young changemakers and the theme of resilience, authenticity, and leadership beyond grades.
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SAFE RTOS to Power Tata Technologies’ Software-Defined Vehicle Platform
Tata Technologies partners with WITTENSTEIN High Integrity Systems to integrate SAFE RTOS into its SDV platform, boosting automotive safety and innovation.
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GDAI Leadership Expansion: Shruti Verma Named CEO, Sean Sohn Joins Board
GDAI Leadership Expansion sees Shruti Verma as CEO, Sean Sohn join Board, strengthening governance and policy engagement in India’s gaming sector.
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Avio Smart Market Stack Partners Huwel Lifesciences to Tap ₹1,000 Crore TB Diagnostics Market
Avio Smart Market Stack signs agreement with Huwel Lifesciences to target ₹1,000 crore public TB diagnostics opportunity under NTEP.
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Activa Sales in Maharashtra Hit 5 Million as HMSI Marks 25-Year Milestone
Activa sales in Maharashtra cross 5 million as Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India marks 25 years of strong demand and market presence.
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Recombinant Cells and Sensors Facility Launched at BRIC-RGCB with INR 60 Cr DBT Investment
Recombinant Cells and Sensors facility inaugurated at BRIC-RGCB with ₹60 cr DBT investment to boost drug discovery, genomics and biotech innovation.
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Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant: AERB Clears Construction Start for 2x700MWe PHWR Units
AERB approves First Pour of Concrete for Units 5 & 6 of Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant, marking start of construction of 2x700MWe PHWR units.
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SIAM Vehicle Sales Q3 FY26: Uttar Pradesh Tops Two-Wheelers, Gujarat Leads Three-Wheelers
SIAM Vehicle Sales Q3 FY26 shows Western Zone dominance, Maharashtra leading PV and CV sales, and UP topping Two-Wheelers.
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Centre for Future Skills: NSDC to Add 22 More Centres in 3 Years; Targets One Million Students
NSDC expands Centre for Future Skills to embed global certifications within degree programmes, targeting one million students nationwide.
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CoE in AI Education and Research: Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, McGill University Sign MoU
Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and McGill University launch Centre of Excellence in AI Education and Research to boost India’s AI talent ecosystem.
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Digital Food Currency Pilot Launched in Puducherry; AI Calls to Gather Beneficiary Feedback
Government launches Digital Food Currency pilot under PMGKAY in Puducherry to enable CBDC-based food subsidy transfer via DBT in PDS.
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Space Cyber Security Framework Released to Safeguard India’s Satellite and Ground Infrastructure
CERT-In and SIA-India release new space cyber security guidelines at DefSat 2026 to strengthen India’s satellite and space ecosystem resilience.
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CBIC Launches Deferred Customs Duty Payment Scheme for Eligible Manufacturer Importers
CBIC introduces deferred customs duty payment facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers under Union Budget 2026–27 to boost ease of doing business.
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Micron Semiconductor Technology India Begins Commercial Production in Sanand
Micron Semiconductor Technology India begins commercial production in Sanand as PM Modi highlights India’s rising role in global semiconductor value chains.
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Sangita Singh Appointed as President, India and International at ASGN
Sangita Singh appointed President, India and International at ASGN to lead global growth, offshore expansion, and digital engineering scale-up.
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Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2 Concludes with Cambrian Skillsda, Crypsis and Ziriz AI as Grand Winners
Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2 concludes with ₹6.85 crore prize pool as MeitY honors winners to boost indigenous cyber innovation.
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Pune: Balasaheb Deoras Rugnalay Project Receives ₹16 Crore Support from IIFL Foundation
IIFL Foundation contributes ₹16 crore to support 1000-bed Balasaheb Deoras Rugnalay in Pune, strengthening affordable healthcare access.
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KSB Limited Q4 2025: Revenue Climbs to ₹2,696 Crore; Q4 Sales at ₹784 Crore, 220% Dividend Declared
KSB Limited Q4 2025 reports ₹2,696 crore annual revenue, 7.93% Q4 growth, improved margins, and announces 220% dividend.
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Unicity Labs Partner PadUp Ventures to Launch Agentic Commerce Infrastructure for Indian Startups
PadUp Ventures and Unicity Labs partner to accelerate agentic commerce infrastructure adoption among Indian startups and SMBs.
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KSUM Digital Hub: Build for India Agentic AI Hackathon Begins; ₹20 Lakh Support for Winners
Build for India Agentic AI Hackathon by Kerala Startup Mission begins in Kochi; 62 teams compete for ₹20 lakh support and incubation benefits.
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Medical Colleges Research Connect 2026 Boosts Biomedical Research with ₹4,800 Crore DHR Allocation
Medical Colleges Research Connect 2026 reinforces India’s Biomedical Research focus with ₹4,800 crore DHR allocation and participation from 100+ colleges.
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India–Israel Fisheries and Aquaculture MoU Signed to Boost Blue Economy and Coastal Livelihoods
India–Israel Fisheries and Aquaculture MoU signed to boost Blue Economy, RAS collaboration, seaweed systems and Centres of Excellence.
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National Science Day 2026 at IISER Pune to Highlight Women in Science and STEM Innovation
National Science Day 2026 at IISER Pune will feature lectures, STEM shows, outreach events, and the theme “Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat.”
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Tranzmeo IT Solutions Recognised at AVINYA Startup Challenge for AI-Based Fiber Sensing
Tranzmeo IT Solutions secures 2nd Runner-Up at AVINYA’26 during India Energy Week 2026 for its AI-based fiber sensing monitoring platform.
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Vascon Engineers Invests ₹8 Crore to Establish R Vasudevan CREDAI Center for Research and Development at COEP
Vascon Engineers invests ₹8 crore to set up R Vasudevan CREDAI Center for Research and Development at COEP, supporting PhD students and startups.
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Aza Fashions at 20: A Retail Story Spanning Cities, Designers, and Milestones
Aza Fashions celebrates 20 years of leadership in luxury retail, expanding designer partnerships, omni-channel growth, and curated fashion excellence.
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GS1 India Study Reveals ₹5,000 Crore Annual Loss to Poor Product Data in Indian E-Commerce
GS1 India study reveals ₹5,000 crore annual losses in e-commerce due to poor product data, margin erosion, and rising return costs.
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Rail Tech Portal Opens Doors for Startups; e-RCT Goes Fully Digital
Rail Tech Portal launched under RailTech Policy to boost innovation in Indian Railways; e-RCT digitises Railway Claims Tribunal nationwide.
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Raptee HV Begins Large-Scale Deliveries of T30 with 8-Year Battery Warranty
Raptee HV begins large-scale T30 deliveries at ₹2.39 lakh with 8-year battery warranty, starting from Chennai and expanding to Bengaluru.
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Ginni Agro Products Secures Rights to Commercialise 5 Farmer-Developed Wheat and Pigeon Pea Varieties
Ginni Agro Products secures rights to commercialise five high-yielding wheat and pigeon pea varieties developed with NIF support.
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Tripura State Innovation Mission Launched as India’s First SIM Under AIM 2.0
Tripura State Innovation Mission launched by AIM to boost startups, AI policy, district innovation centres and inclusive growth in Tripura.
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Green Hydrogen Jetty Approved at Paradip Port With ₹797 Crore Investment Under National Mission
Centre approves ₹797 crore Green Hydrogen Jetty at Paradip Port with 4 MTPA capacity to boost clean energy exports and port logistics.
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Zero Prize: ₹5 Crore Results-Based Award for Verified Pollution Reduction Announced
Zero Prize launches as India’s first ₹5 crore results-based award for independently verified air, water and land pollution reduction.
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International Diabetes Summit 2026 to Focus on AI, Complications and Cost-Effective Diabetes Care
International Diabetes Summit 2026 by Chellaram Diabetes Institute to unite global experts, focus on AI, complications and cost-effective diabetes care.
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AED 2026: Krishna Ella Says India Can Beat China, US If Regulatory Shackles Are Removed
Krishna Ella shares insights on innovation, regulation, China strategy, and Indian science at Asia Economic Dialogue 2026.
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FREED Raises ₹60 Crore in Series A2 Funding Led by Aavishkaar Capital
FREED raises ₹60 crore in Series A2 funding led by Aavishkaar Capital to scale India’s technology-driven debt relief platform.
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Sportz Village Health Survey 2026: Only 34% of Indian School Children Meet Aerobic Fitness Standards
Sportz Village 14th Annual Health Survey finds only 1 in 3 school children can run without breathlessness; highlights urgent need for structured PE.
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JSW Motors Builds EV Talent Pipeline Through Partnership with Tata Indian Institute of Skills
JSW Motors partners with Tata IIS to create a future-ready talent pipeline for NEV manufacturing at its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant.
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