Author: kaushal dighavkar

The Flashpoint: Why 50% Tariffs? On August 27, 2025, the United States escalated its trade confrontation with India by imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports. The move effectively doubled earlier duties and was framed by former U.S. President Donald Trump as punishment for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which Washington believes indirectly funds Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. This marked a sharp turn in U.S.–India economic relations, once hailed as a cornerstone of strategic partnership in Asia. Economic Thunder: Who Pays the Price? The short-term economic shock is substantial. Nearly 55% of India’s exports to America—worth almost $87…

…..by Vipin Kaushik Founder and MD Laburnum DevelopersThe 2025 Investment Landscape: A New Normal As we step deeper into 2025, one of the most recurring questions among investors, homebuyers, and wealth managers is: Does real estate still make sense as an investment? The answer lies in understanding how this sector has evolved amidst the turbulence of the past five years. From the COVID-19 pandemic and global inflation to the restructuring of work-life balance and rising interest rates, the real estate market has weathered seismic shifts. And yet, the essence of real estate,being a tangible, income-generating, and appreciation-friendly asset,has remained intact.…

. At its 48th Annual General Meeting, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) took a bold step toward becoming a deep-tech powerhouse by announcing the launch of Reliance Intelligence, a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to accelerating India’s artificial intelligence capabilities. The initiative is anchored on four strategic missions: building gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centres powered by clean energy in Jamnagar; forging partnerships with global tech leaders and open-source communities; delivering scalable, affordable AI solutions across sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, and small businesses; and nurturing world-class AI talent for research and product innovation. In a landmark move, RIL deepened its strategic alliances with Google…

Waaree Energies Limited, India’s leading clean energy transition company, has once again topped the charts as the No. 1 solar module supplier in India, capturing 14% market share in H1 FY2025, according to the latest JMK Research & Analytics Q2 2025 Solar Report. This achievement cements Waaree’s position at the forefront of India’s renewable energy expansion and underscores its pivotal role in driving the nation’s energy independence. The April–June 2025 quarter saw India add 4.2 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity and 1.3 GW of rooftop installations, pushing the country’s cumulative solar capacity to 91 GW. With another 70+ GW…

Swaraj Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and one of India’s leading tractor brands today announced the roll-out of its 25th lakh tractor from its manufacturing facility in Mohali, Punjab. The significant milestone comes just three years after Swaraj crossed the 20-lakh production mark in 2022, reaffirming Swaraj Tractors as the fastest growing tractor brand in India’s domestic tractor industry. Swaraj’s journey began in 1974 with the launch of its first model ‘Swaraj 724’ in the 20–25 HP category marking the debut of India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured tractor. Born out of the spirit of self-reliance during the Green…

Delhi strengthens its position as India’s leading electric bus city with deployment of advanced SWITCH EiV12 buses SWITCH Mobility, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, today flagged off the SWITCH EiV12 – Low Floor Electric City Buses from its landmark 950-unit order for the Department of Transport, Delhi, awarded under the CESL tender. These buses were flagged off by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta, in the presence of Dr. Pankaj Singh, Hon’ble Transport Minister; Sh. Manoj Tiwari, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (North East Delhi); Sh. Surya Prakash Khatri,…

In a strategic move to accelerate digital transformation in industrial operations, the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has launched SafeLog – Vehicle Monitoring System, an advanced IoT-enabled solution designed to elevate safety, efficiency, and reliability in forklift operations. It enables proactive maintenance and data-driven decision-making, helping businesses maintain high safety standards while optimizing overall cost of ownership. SafeLog is seamlessly integrated into GEG’s forklift range and is purpose-built to address the growing complexity of industrial operations. Anil Lingayat, Business Head, Material Handling Equipment, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “SafeLog reflects our commitment to building intelligent, connected…

In a major boost to India’s aerospace ambitions, Airbus Helicopters has awarded a contract to Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd (MASPL) to manufacture the main fuselage of its H125 light single-engine helicopter. The production will take place at MASPL’s Bengaluru facility, with industrialization beginning immediately and the first delivery targeted for 2027. This deal comes on the heels of a similar agreement in April 2025, when MASPL was entrusted with manufacturing the fuselage for Airbus’s H130 helicopter. Airbus officials said the latest contract reflects their growing confidence in India as a critical hub for global aerospace manufacturing, further strengthened by the…

SquadStack.ai, a pioneer in AI-powered sales execution, today announced its successful partnership with STAGE, India’s leading regional OTT platform, in transforming customer support operations. The deployment of SquadStack.ai’s Humanoid AI Agent Stack helped STAGE achieve 55% call deflection, 86% customer satisfaction (CSAT) and a 70% reduction in support costs within just six weeks of implementation. The partnership came at a critical time for STAGE, a fast-growing hyperlocal entertainment platform in Haryanvi, Rajasthani, and Bhojpuri languages. With a rapidly expanding user base, the platform’s support team was overwhelmed by rising call volumes, particularly on payment deductions and refund requests. Limited bandwidth…

Over 60,000 people across Pune (Maharashtra), Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Sitarganj (Uttarakhand), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) benefitted with clean drinking water supply & better sanitation infrastructure. Fleetguard Filters Private Limited (FFPL), a Pune-based leading filtration solutions manufacturer for on & off highway applications, has been honoured with the Best CSR Project of the Year award by UBS Forums for its Clean Drinking Water & Sanitation Projects, at its 14th edition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Summit & Awards 2025, held in Chennai earlier this month on the 26th of August, 2025. Through this initiative, FFPL has positively transformed the lives of around 60,000…