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Agnikul Cosmos opens two units, scales infra for reusable rockets

Agnikul Cosmos expands reusable rocket capabilities with new Chennai testing and manufacturing facilities

Alternative fuels zoom past petrol in share of PV sales: Fada data

This comes at a time when customers are raising concerns over the E20 (20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol blended) fuel

India, US to join hands on Moon base, expanding global space economy

US Ambassador Sergio Gor urged Indian space startups to explore the American market, while Isro called for greater private and international participation

India poised to be global hub for small satellites, in-orbit manufacturing

Isro is pursuing around 2,000 R&D projects as India seeks to raise its share of the global space economy and scale up private-sector participation and manufacturing

Auto retail sales hit record in Aug at 2.42 mn units, rise 18%: Fada

Passenger vehicles crossed 400,000 units in August for the first time, while CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together overtook petrol in the PV fuel mix

Pixxel raises $100 mn in Series C, India's largest spacetech fundraise

The funding takes Pixxel's total capital raised to $195 million and will support new satellite capabilities, Earth intelligence Software, sovereign systems and manufacturing expansion

Isro launches EOS-05, India's 1st imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit

The 2,367-kg EOS-05, India's heaviest Earth observation satellite so far, was placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit about 18 minutes after lift-off

Bodhan AI releases open-weight Indian-language AI models for education

Open AI models and sovereign APIs enable ecosystem partners to build multilingual solutions, while TutorBot and Teacher Assistant Bot bring AI support to students and teachers

Zollner enters India with Avalon JV, to invest ₹1,000 crore in TN unit

European EMS major Zollner will initially own 51 per cent of the venture, which will manufacture high-precision electronics at a new facility in Kanchipuram

Australia eyes space-sector tie-ups in India; 3-5 deals likely next week

Australia sees opportunities in earth observation, satellite manufacturing, launch services and space biotechnology as it seeks deeper commercial cooperation with India

From Tiago to Byju's: How Indian brands pitched Messi as their global face

Tata Motors, Byju's and KT Grooming tapped Lionel Messi's global appeal over the years; experts say retirement could now make him more accessible to Indian brands

UPI sets new record at 24.51 bn transactions in Aug, value at ₹29.82 trn

Transaction volumes rose 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 22 per cent year-on-year, while average daily UPI transactions increased to 791 million

GRT Jewellers to acquire 74.12% stake in 162-year-old TBZ for ₹1,034 cr

GRT will also launch an open offer for another 26 per cent in TBZ under Sebi regulations, as the jewellery retailer looks to expand its presence across India

Milky Mist posts eight-fold rise in Q1 net profit to ₹65 crore

Revenue rose 43.6 per cent to Rs 973.45 crore, supported by broad-based growth across the portfolio, with yogurt and ice cream emerging as strong performers

AIG Hospitals plans to invest ₹2,000 crore in 1,000-bed Vizag project

The greenfield multispeciality hospital will be developed in two phases over five years and is expected to create employment for around 9,000 people

Tata Power Renewable adds TN solar project, portfolio reaches 12.3 GW

The 100 MW group captive solar project in Tamil Nadu will supply power to TP Solar, Tata Electronics and Tata Realty, while taking TPREL's operational capacity past 7 GW

TVS Motor brings the curtain down on the 'K N Radhakrishnan era'

After 18 years at the helm, K N Radhakrishnan's exit marks the end of an era at TVS Motor, which he helped transform into a global two-wheeler powerhouse

Peyman Kargar to take the reins at TVS Motor as CEO and director

TVS Motor has appointed Peyman Kargar as CEO from January 2027, with K N Radhakrishnan continuing until then and subsequently serving as a non-executive director

Suhora spots new lake at Nepal-Tibet flood source, warns of fresh risk

High-resolution satellite imagery shows a 20.25-hectare water body at the avalanche origin in the Lhende Khola region, raising concerns over another downstream outburst

Amaravati to house India's first dedicated Quantum and AI University campus

NIELIT deemed-to-be university to establish ₹730 crore advanced technology campus