Author: kaushal dighavkar

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…

Lexus India announces the launch of Smart Ownership Plan*, aimed at redefining luxury car ownership with enhanced affordability and flexibility. The initiative has been thoughtfully designed for guests aspiring to entry into enter the world of luxury ownership, offering the freedom to experience Lexus vehicles without long-term financial commitments. With this plan, Lexus offers guests greater flexibility and the opportunity to own Lexus cars through easy EMIs, making luxury more accessible. The plan reflects Lexus’s continued commitment to delivering progressive ownership experiences and has been thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving expectations of its guests under the ‘Lexus Promise’ umbrella.…

On August 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Maruti Suzuki’s e-Vitara at the Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in India’s electric vehicle (EV) journey. The e-Vitara is the company’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), designed for export to over 100 countries, including advanced markets such as Europe and Japan. This launch underscores India’s growing capabilities in EV manufacturing and aligns with the nation’s goals of sustainability and self-reliance. The e-Vitara’s production is a testament to the “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative, showcasing the country’s potential as a global hub for green mobility.…

Using traditional stone-grinding with IoT-driven automation and local sourcing, the plant is a part of Khetika’s national expansion roadmap of eight facilities catering to 40 cities across the country. Khetika, one of India’s largest clean and healthy food brands in the staples category, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The plant is a part of Khetika’s push to be the No. 1 player in the fresh foods category in the region, guaranteeing delivery of fresh chutneys and batters to retail partners within 24 hours of production. The brand recently completed its Series B funding round…

After achieving a robust volume growth over the past 4 years, Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Business today inaugurated its state-of-the-art 3S dealership in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With 9 service bays, the facility can service more than 8 vehicles per day while also providing driver lodging, 24-hour breakdown assistance and AdBlue availability. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vinod Sahay, Executive Chairman, SML Isuzu Ltd., President – Aerospace & Defense, Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment, Member of Group Executive Board, said, “Delighted to inaugurate our new state-of-the-art dealership in Bangalore. M/s Northstar Motors becomes the 84th dealership of Mahindra Trucks and Buses. Together,…

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone on August 23, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., conducting the maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the success, describing the IADWS as fully indigenous, embodying a multi-layered air defence architecture. It integrates Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles, and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), all merged with indigenous radar, targeting, guidance, and command-and-control systems. He lauded the Defence Establishment, including DRDO, the Armed Forces, and…