Tata Motors reported a strong start to the second half of 2026, posting 39,641 commercial vehicle sales across domestic and international markets in July. The company registered a 37% year-on-year (YoY) growth, compared with 28,956 units sold in July 2025, reflecting healthy demand across its commercial vehicle portfolio and a sharp rise in overseas business. The biggest highlight of the month came from Tata Motors’ international operations. The company’s international business more than doubled, with sales rising 128% YoY to 5,765 units, compared to 2,524 units in the corresponding month last year. The sharp increase underscores the growing contribution of…
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Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has commenced work on an 800 MW renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, marking another major step in the company’s expansion of clean-energy capacity. The project includes 400 MW of wind power and 400 MW of solar power. The wind component will be developed at Kanekallu in Ananthapuram, while the solar capacity will come up at Pattikonda in Kurnool district. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Shri Lokesh Nara, Minister for HRD, ITE&C and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, who was the chief guest. Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO and…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹5,070 crore scheme to accelerate the development of floating solar power projects in India, targeting 5,000 MW of new capacity along with large-scale energy storage. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) will support the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The projects will have a minimum storage capacity of two hours, equivalent to 10,000 MWh across the planned capacity. Projects under the scheme will be sanctioned during FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, while disbursement of financial support will continue up to FY 2032-33, according to the…
German wind energy major Nordex Group is set to expand its engineering and research capabilities in Chennai with the establishment of a new Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) Centre in the city. Nordex has exchanged a facilitation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guidance Tamil Nadu, the state government’s nodal agency for investment promotion and single-window facilitation to establish the centre in Chennai. The proposed facility is expected to create approximately 1,000 high-skilled jobs in its initial phase, with opportunities across engineering, research and development, supply chain management and digital transformation. The new centre will build on Nordex’s existing Global…
POM Power India has deployed an integrated clean-energy system for Bharat Electronics Limited’s (BEL) BEL SUSTRAGRID at its Bengaluru Complex, bringing together solar power generation, battery energy storage and electric vehicle charging infrastructure within a single sustainable energy ecosystem. The system inaugurated as BEL SUSTRAGRID by Shri Rajnish Sharma, Director – Bengaluru Complex, BEL in the presence of Shri T.N. Singh, General Manager (HR/BG) and Shri Sanjay Agarwal, General Manager (CS/CO), has transformed BEL’s car parking area into a solar PV-based parking shelter while creating infrastructure for cleaner and more reliable EV charging. BEL’s official announcement highlights the project’s role…
Avore Electric, India’s homegrown, technology-first electric motorcycle manufacturer from the house of Samarth E-Mobility, has announced the launch of the Avore Electric EX (Avore Electric Elevated Experience), marking the company’s debut in the electric motorcycle segment. The EX Series was unveiled by Hon’ble Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, marking an important milestone in the evolution of India’s electric mobility landscape. Offered in three variants, the EX 2S, EX 2 and EX 1—the Avore EX starts at INR 1,24,999/- (ex-showroom) and has been engineered from the ground up to bring together indigenous technology, intelligent engineering and everyday practicality in a…
India is set to take another step towards building a domestic telecom manufacturing ecosystem with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh signing an MoU for the establishment of the country’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior. The agreement, signed in the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav and Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications Shri Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani is aimed at creating an integrated manufacturing and technology cluster for telecom and electronics companies. The proposed TMZ will be developed as…
The most important decision in India’s semiconductor journey may not be how small a chip it can make, but which chips it should learn to make first. The global semiconductor race is increasingly measured in nanometres. The conversation around 3nm, 2nm and even smaller process technologies dominates headlines, particularly as Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing push demand for ever more powerful chips. But for India, the immediate challenge is somewhat different. The country is still building the manufacturing capabilities, workforce and supply-chain ecosystem required to operate semiconductor fabrication at commercial scale. That raises a fundamental question: Does India need to…
VECROS, an Indian deep-tech company developing autonomous aerial systems and AI-powered robotic platforms, today announced the commercial availability of Jetcore, its India-designed AI autonomy compute platform for drones and robots. Built for autonomous systems operating in complex and GPS-denied environments, Jetcore combines the computing, control, sensing and software capabilities required to enable intelligent, reliable robotic autonomy at the edge. One Platform instead of many boards Jetcore brings together high-performance AI computing, real-time flight and motion control, multi-sensor connectivity, power management, embedded firmware and VECROS’ proprietary Jetpix autonomy stack in a single integrated platform. By consolidating these core autonomy functions, Jetcore…
Cosmic PV Power Limited has secured Consent to Establish (CTE) approval for its proposed 1.10 GW solar cell manufacturing project in Madhya Pradesh, marking a key step forward in the company’s plans to expand its solar manufacturing capabilities. The project is planned in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh and is expected to manufacture TOPCon solar cells. The approval moves the proposed facility forward in its development and expands Cosmic PV Power’s presence across the solar manufacturing value chain. Also Read: Tata Power Reports 11% Rise in Q1 FY27 PAT to ₹1,401 Crore 1.10 GW solar cell manufacturing facility The proposed facility forms…
Pace Digitek Limited has announced a significant milestone in its battery energy storage business, with its subsidiary Lineage Power Private Limited (LPPL) crossing the manufacturing milestone of 300 utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) containers, representing approximately 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage capacity. The milestone comes as Pace Digitek continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities to address growing demand for large-scale battery energy storage solutions. Pace Digitek expands BESS manufacturing capacity According to the company’s regulatory disclosure filed with the stock exchanges, Pace Digitek is expanding its existing 2.5 GWh BESS manufacturing capacity by an additional 2.5 GWh. The…
GE Aerospace used the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to demonstrate how it is advancing the future of aviation, announcing record engine agreements, improvements in engine durability and significant progress in hybrid electric propulsion technologies. The company, together with CFM International also reinforced its long-term commitment to supporting airline customers through next-generation propulsion systems, expanded maintenance capabilities and continued investment in technologies designed to improve efficiency and reliability. One of the biggest announcements during the airshow came from CFM International, the 50:50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, which secured agreements covering nearly 1,800 commercial aircraft engines. The…