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Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra begin Q1 earnings season on a high

Indian Bank looks to mobilise $2 bn in FCNR (B) deposits

India lays out tariffs, quotas for UK autos under FTA, to cut levy to 10%

Industry sees no immediate disruption in premium segment

Atelier Expressions to acquire luxury handcrafted mithai brand Khoya

TVS Venu Group's premium lifestyle platform will acquire a majority stake in Khoya, strengthening its portfolio of artisanal brands rooted in heritage and craftsmanship

Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal

Hyderabad-based Midwest Ltd has become the first Indian private company to secure overseas rare earth assets through an agreement with Indonesia's state-run PERMINAS

Ford's India GCC bets big on tech for growth; opens new Coimbatore hub

Coimbatore becomes Ford Business Solutions' continuity hub as digital talent drives expansion

Indian auto component industry scales ₹7.6 trn turnover in FY2025-26

The performance was driven by robust domestic demand, higher vehicle production, sustained investments in capacity and technology, and steady export growth

Centre asks OEMs to audit connected vehicles' software and devices

The Centre has asked automakers to audit connected vehicle software and battery systems after security flaws exposed electric vehicles to remote hacking risks

Space debris: Cosmoserve to test debris removal technology aboard Vikram-1

Cosmoserve Space's Mission Embrace will fly aboard Skyroot's maiden orbital launch to demonstrate soft robotic satellite capture technology for future active space debris removal missions

Blurgs AI, an IIT-Madras alumni deep tech startup, raises $2.2 mn

Funding led by Pravega Ventures and Shastra VC will support global expansion, strengthen AI capabilities and accelerate product development across defence and commercial maritime markets

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

TVS Apache crosses 7 mn customers, marks milestone with new campaign film

TVS Motor Company marked the milestone with the launch of its 'Tu Race Laga' campaign, highlighting Apache's racing heritage and presence across 90 countries

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

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

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