Anaplan, an AI-driven platform for scenario planning and business decision-making, is stepping up its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with a multi-million-dollar investment. The expansion includes the opening of its largest office to date in Gurugram, India, which also houses the company’s first Customer Experience Center in APAC. “APAC is critical to Anaplan’s growth, ongoing innovation and AI leadership,” said Charles Gottdiener, Chief Executive Officer, Anaplan. “As enterprises across the region navigate increasing complexity, they need a decision infrastructure that allows them to move with speed, precision and confidence. Our investment in Gurugram as a strategic hub accelerates our growth…
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Balu Forge Industries Ltd. has expanded its large-scale manufacturing capabilities with the successful acquisition of a state-of-the-art ring rolling production line capable of producing forged rings up to 6.7 metres in outer diameter (OD). According to the company, the new capability positions it among India’s largest ring rolling facilities and strengthens its capacity to manufacture ultra-large forged components. The new production line is expected to support growing requirements across next-generation infrastructure, heavy industry and advanced technology sectors. The company said the new capability will also help reduce reliance on imported ultra-large forged and precision-machined components. Production trials for the ring…
The global Artificial Intelligence boom is creating a new kind of pressure on the electronics industry. The obvious story is the race for GPUs and AI accelerators, but for companies that design, manufacture, distribute or procure electronic equipment, the more consequential question may be what is happening further down the supply chain. As hyperscalers expand AI data centres at an extraordinary pace, demand is rising not only for processors but also for high-bandwidth memory, advanced substrates, printed circuit boards, networking equipment, power electronics, cooling systems and the electrical infrastructure needed to keep increasingly dense computing systems running. This matters because…
HyperVault, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has acquired 264 acres of land in Hyderabad for the development of a large-scale AI data center campus with a planned capacity of up to 1GW. The facility is being designed to meet the growing computing requirements of frontier AI companies and hyperscalers. It will support high-density GPU infrastructure for AI training, inference and other advanced computing applications. The campus is expected to be developed in phases, with the rollout aligned with customer requirements and evolving technology needs. Once fully developed, the Hyderabad campus is expected to emerge as one of India’s…
SPML Infra Limited, a leading publicly listed infrastructure development company in India has achieved a significant milestone in its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) journey with the successful completion of key international safety, performance and transportation certification and testing requirements for its proprietary 104.4 kWh battery pack. Developed using SPML’s own intellectual property, the battery pack marks an important step in the Company’s efforts to build indigenous technology and strengthen its capabilities across the energy-storage value chain. The battery pack has been engineered as part of SPML Infra’s strategy to develop indigenous technology and manufacturing capabilities to serve India’s rapidly…
Delhi households looking to switch to rooftop solar are set to get a major boost under the amended Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023. The Delhi Cabinet has approved the second amendment to the policy, under which eligible domestic consumers can have rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW installed at zero upfront cost, subject to technical feasibility. The initiative is aimed at households with average monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units in FY 2025-26. The Delhi government has set a target of covering around 2.30 lakh households and adding about 500 MW of rooftop solar capacity across…
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the second amendment to the Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023, introducing a zero-cost rooftop solar system for eligible households under the revised policy in 2026. Under the amended policy, eligible households consuming up to 400 units of electricity a month can install rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW without making any upfront payment, giving a major boost to residential rooftop solar adoption across Delhi. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta announced the revised policy as part of the Delhi government’s effort to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar and make clean…
The automotive aftermarket is entering a period of significant change, with digitalization, electrification, evolving vehicle technologies and changing customer expectations reshaping how independent workshops operate. Against this backdrop, Point S International is bringing together the next generation of automotive entrepreneurs in France to strengthen the leadership and business skills needed to manage sustainable growth. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2025, Point S International is hosting its second Next Generation Campus from 31st August to 04th September in Provence, France, bringing together emerging leaders from across its international network. The programme is designed to help participants understand how…
Tamil Nadu has announced three major projects spanning semiconductor manufacturing, financial technology and logistics, with new facilities planned in Kanchipuram, Coimbatore and the Tiruchirappalli region. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on Monday announced three major projects covering semiconductor manufacturing, FinTech and logistics in the state. Among the key projects is a Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing Park at Maduramangalam in Kanchipuram district, which will be developed by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) at an estimated cost of ₹175 crore. According to the government announcement, the park will include research and development infrastructure…
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill (EODB), 2026, proposing a major overhaul of the way businesses obtain approvals, registrations, licences and other clearances in the national capital. The proposed legislation aims to make business-related government processes faster, simpler, more transparent and technology-driven, with a strong focus on reducing regulatory delays and repeated compliance requirements. The Bill was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta. It proposes a single-window online system through which businesses can apply for a range of approvals, registrations, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), licences…
India has taken another step towards building a stronger domestic semiconductor industry with the rollout of Semicon 2.0, a government initiative designed to expand capabilities across semiconductor design, manufacturing, packaging, research and talent development. Hon’ble Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development on 31st August, 2026, with notifications issued for all six pillars of the scheme. Semicon 2.0 builds on the earlier Semicon India Programme and aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor supply chain while supporting technological capability and resilience across critical areas. Six pillars of Semicon 2.0 The scheme covers six key areas: Design:…
A major step has been taken towards developing a large-scale shipbuilding and heavy industries hub in Odisha, with the National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park, Odisha Ltd. (NSHIPOL) receiving in-principle approval under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The proposed project is planned along the Mahanadi riverbank in Kendrapara district and is expected to strengthen Odisha’s position in India’s expanding maritime and industrial landscape. The approval provides an important push to a project that aims to bring shipbuilding, ship-related industries and supporting infrastructure closer together within an integrated industrial ecosystem. According to the…