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Auto retail sales jump 22% in June, fastest growth in three months

Record June retail sales across vehicle segments underscore resilient consumer demand, supported by GST changes, rural momentum and rising adoption of alternative-fuel vehicles

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 to lift tech demos, robotic arm, art to orbit

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 will carry technology demonstrations, a robotic arm experiment and artwork as India prepares for its first privately developed orbital rocket launch

Ashok Leyland, Rosmerta join hands for end-of-life vehicle scrappage

The partnership will give Ashok Leyland customers access to Rosmerta's authorised scrappage facilities, along with support for deregistration and statutory documentation

'Commercial chipmaking in Sanand validation of India's long-term vision'

CG Semi has commenced commercial production at its G1 OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat

India's native black tiger shrimp stages comeback in premium export markets

India's indigenous Black Tiger shrimp has staged a strong export comeback, driven by disease-free breeding, improved farming practices and rising demand from China and Europe

EV startups seek level playing field under PLI scheme; knock on govt's door

Ather, Euler Motors, River Mobility, Matter and Raptee urge the government to extend PLI benefits to new-age EV firms, citing investments, exports and manufacturing growth

Kerala explores ₹60,000 crore high-speed rail, with partial public equity

The rail system may require about 1,000 MWh a day, which is equivalent to Rs 31.50 lakh worth of electricity being saved every day

TVS Motor vrooms past Hero, Honda to take top slot in 2-wheeler sales

TVS Motor became India's top two-wheeler maker by total June sales, surpassing Hero MotoCorp and Honda on the back of strong domestic demand and exports

MEIL passenger car foray enters final lap, EV joint venture soon

Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures is expected to announce an electric vehicle joint venture in the coming months as it prepares to enter the passenger car segment

The silver solvers: How Kerala is tackling the ageing population challenge

Kerala is attempting to tackle the fallout of a very southern trend: A growing elderly population. Others may want to take note

Vikram-1 set for liftoff as India's private space race enters orbit

Spacetech unicorn Skyroot targets first privately developed orbital-class rocket mission

Andhra launches industry-led university model to boost employability

Sri City International University will offer an industry-led work-study model, with paid internships from the first year and curricula designed with employers

Adani Group seeks Kerala govt approval for Vizhinjam port stake sale

Adani Group has approached the Kerala government for approval of its proposed $1.4 billion stake sale in Vizhinjam Port after the transaction triggered political objections

MEIL, Analog join hands to deploy physical intelligence in India

JV to help cities and industries sense, predict, and act in real time

Hero MotoCorp plans ₹3,200 crore Andhra expansion, eyes Tirupati EV hub

The two-wheeler maker will invest Rs 3,200 crore in Andhra Pradesh over the next three to five years, with Tirupati emerging as a key manufacturing, electric mobility and parts hub

UPI volumes ease after record May; value falls to ₹28.92 trillion

Volumes decline 2% from May's record high, though both value and transaction count remain sharply higher than a year ago

Renfra Energy India files DRHP with Sebi to raise ₹430 crore via IPO

Renewable energy EPC firm plans to use proceeds for debt redemption, working capital needs and general corporate purposes

Ashok Leyland introduces India's first air suspension range of trucks

These trucks mark another step forward in Ashok Leyland's commitment towards bringing innovative solutions to the commercial vehicle industry

ICEYE-AgniKul agreement puts India's space startups in global orbit

Satellite manufacturing and launch alliance aims to build sovereign space ecosystem

Rane (Madras) to buy Hindustan Composites' friction business for ₹370 crore

Acquisition of the COMPO brand and friction business will create a market-leading friction materials business with revenue of over Rs 1,000 crore across key automotive segments