Author: News Desk
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a redesigned luxury showroom in Chennai to serve customers across South India, including Kerala. The upgraded facility focuses on personalized vehicle commissioning, giving customers greater opportunities to customize their cars through a range of materials, finishes and design options. Operated by KUN Exclusive, the Chennai dealership has served customers across the region since 2013. The new showroom was inaugurated on October 15 and is designed to offer a more immersive experience for buyers of the British ultra-luxury automobile brand. Bespoke Commissioning Takes Centre Stage The redesigned showroom features a dedicated Bespoke Commissioning Atelier, where customers…
A failed attempt to submit a college assignment online became an unexpected starting point for the idea behind Reliance Jio. Isha Ambani recalled how an internet connectivity problem in Mumbai around 2009–10 prompted a conversation with her brother, Akash Ambani, about the digital divide between India and the United States. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Jio Platforms’ proposed initial public offering (IPO), Isha said she and Akash were studying in the United States and had returned to Mumbai for a break when she tried to submit an assignment online. The internet did not work, leaving her unable to…
Jio Platforms has outlined three key growth areas ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO), with mobility, home broadband and enterprise–international services set to drive its next phase of expansion. Managing Director Akash Ambani presented the strategy during a media interaction in Mumbai on October 15, 2026, highlighting the company’s ambition to play a significant role in India’s projected $1.4 trillion digital economy by FY31. Jio currently serves around 53.3 crore connectivity customers and carries more than 60% of India’s total data traffic. The company says its next phase of growth will focus on expanding digital access, strengthening infrastructure…
Thiruvananthapuram-based spacetech startup HEX20 has developed critical spacecraft systems for the United Arab Emirates’ Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). The company’s spacecraft bus, onboard systems and autonomous software were presented to Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, highlighting Kerala’s growing contribution to advanced space technology. The UAE Space Agency selected HEX20 to develop the asteroid exploration spacecraft following a design workshop organised in November 2024 by the UAE Space Agency and the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). The startup said it developed the spacecraft’s key systems in approximately 15…
India has dispatched the first batch of 18 advanced broad-gauge passenger coaches to Bangladesh Railway, marking a new milestone in Indian railway equipment exports. The shipment was dispatched in October 2026 under a ₹915 crore contract awarded to state-owned RITES Limited and funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The agreement covers the supply of 200 passenger coaches to Bangladesh. The coaches are being manufactured at Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, Punjab. The first rake, dispatched on October 12, comprises seven variants, including 11 non-air-conditioned Shovan chair cars, three AC chair cars, two AC sleeper cars and two AC…
BEML Limited, a public sector engineering and manufacturing company, hosted a high-level delegation from the Czech Republic at its headquarters in Bengaluru on October 14, 2026. Led by Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade, the delegation held discussions on strengthening industrial and technological cooperation between India and the Czech Republic. The delegation was received by Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML, along with senior company officials. During the meeting, Roy highlighted BEML’s capabilities in defence, aerospace and advanced engineering, with an emphasis on indigenous technology development, engineering innovation and globally competitive manufacturing.…
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Industries, has entered India’s ready-to-drink dairy market with the launch of Joyland flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu. Priced at ₹20, the product is initially available in strawberry and vanilla flavours. The company plans to expand its reach across India following the state-level launch. Joyland Expands Reliance’s Beverage Portfolio The launch marks RCPL’s entry into the packaged flavoured milk segment, adding a dairy-based product to its growing beverage portfolio. The company said Joyland combines dairy ingredients, quality and affordability in a convenient ready-to-drink format. According to RCPL Director…
Hyundai Motor India has inaugurated its new AI-enabled manufacturing plant in Talegaon, Pune, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing operations in the country. The facility was inaugurated on October 14, 2026, as the automaker marked 30 years of operations in India. The company plans to invest ₹11,000 crore at the plant in phases to expand production capacity and strengthen its manufacturing capabilities. AI-Powered Smart Manufacturing The Talegaon facility is designed as an advanced Industry 4.0 plant, integrating artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing systems and automated quality checks. It uses AI-driven analytics, predictive maintenance, digital simulations and augmented reality-based training to…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India from October 18, with energy cooperation and investment expected to feature prominently in discussions with Indian officials and business leaders. The visit comes at a time when India and the United States are working to strengthen economic ties while negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement remain unresolved. Rubio’s India itinerary includes Mumbai and Jamnagar in Gujarat, home to Reliance Industries’ major oil refining complex. His visit is part of a wider trip from October 17 to 22 that also includes Samarkand in Uzbekistan. According to the US State Department,…
Cisco plans to expand its silicon design team in India as the technology company looks to strengthen its presence in one of its key growth markets. Cisco Chairman and CEO Chuck Robbins said India offers significant opportunities because of its talent pool, engineering capabilities, manufacturing capacity and economic growth. Robbins said Cisco already has silicon design resources in the United States and Israel, while its team in India remains relatively small. The company sees considerable scope to expand its Indian team by identifying and hiring skilled professionals. The expansion comes as India steps up efforts to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem.…