FPT, the Iveco Group company specialising in the design, production and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, marine applications and power generation, is set to make another strong showing at the Cannes Yachting Festival alongside its official distributor, Bimotor. The prestigious event will take place from September 8 to 13, 2026, in Cannes on the French Riviera. Held across the Vieux Port and Port Canto, the Cannes Yachting Festival brings together some of the world’s most prestigious yachts and sailing vessels along the iconic Croisette. The event also provides a key platform for leading marine industry…
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Torrent Green Energy Private Limited, a Torrent Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of Torrent Power Limited, has commissioned 322 MWp of ground-mounted, decentralized solar power projects across Nashik district in Maharashtra. The projects have been developed under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0, the state’s initiative for feeder-level solarisation being implemented under Component-C of the Government of India’s PM-KUSUM scheme. Spread across 50 locations and 14 talukas in Nashik district, the portfolio is among the most extensive and geographically diversified agricultural feeder solarisation projects undertaken under the MSKVY framework. The decentralized nature of the projects brings solar…
Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a leading manufacturer of precision optical and multisensor metrology systems, has launched the SmartScope E18, a high-capacity benchtop video measurement system that delivers fully automatic 3-axis measurement performance in a compact footprint. The SmartScope E18 pairs a generous XY measuring range with a space-efficient benchtop design, enabling automated dimensional inspection without consuming significant floor space. Its compact form factor makes it ideal for production floors, quality labs, and other environments where space is at a premium. At the core of the SmartScope E18 is OGP’s IntelliCentric-E fixed-lens optical system, which delivers high-resolution imaging for precise video-based…
Anritsu Corporation in collaboration with MediaTek has verified 3GPP RAN5 Release 17 NR Coverage Enhancement (CovEnh) test cases using the M60 UE. The verification was carried out on Anritsu’s 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform, ME7834NR. As 5G expands across devices and deployment environments, ensuring reliable connectivity in challenging radio conditions is becoming increasingly important. Release 17 Coverage Enhancements are designed to address weak-signal scenarios, helping devices maintain connectivity and transfer data more reliably at the cell edge, deep indoors and in other areas with limited coverage, without requiring higher transmit power or additional network infrastructure. The enhancements use advanced…
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a Navratna defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netherlands-based Damen Technical Cooperation B.V. to explore the design and construction of advanced dredgers in India. The MoU was inked on 02nd September 2026 at the SMM Hamburg Maritime Trade Fair in Germany, marking a key step in GRSE’s push to expand its technological capabilities and strengthen India’s domestic dredger-building ecosystem. Under the MoU, GRSE and Damen will establish a technical and business collaboration framework to jointly explore opportunities in the design and construction of advanced…
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…
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…