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• Tiruchirappalli is set to get its second SIPCOT industrial park with a new industrial estate planned at Thiruverumbur.
• The project is expected to attract engineering and manufacturing investments while generating employment opportunities in the region.
• SIPCOT has begun investor outreach and notified the industrial park as part of Tamil Nadu’s industrial expansion strategy.
• The development will strengthen Trichy’s position as a key engineering and manufacturing hub in the state.
• Improved infrastructure and connectivity are expected to support industrial growth and future investments.Read more

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DesignCafe and HomeLane have announced that DesignCafe Co-founder Shezan Bhojani will step down from his operating role to pursue a new entrepreneurial venture. The transition comes as DesignCafe reports significant growth following its integration with HomeLane, including a 30 per cent increase in business, expansion of its retail network from 15 to 23 stores within 18 months, and improvements in profitability. The company is targeting 40 per cent year-on-year growth during the current financial year and plans to open 11 additional stores. DesignCafe will continue to be led by Co-founder and CEO Gita Ramanan, supported by an established leadership team, as the company advances its long-term growth and IPO plans.Read more

13 Jun 2026

• The proposed Thane Metro alignment is drawing criticism from stakeholders, urban planning experts and industry representatives who have raised concerns over its route design and potential impact on existing infrastructure.
• Critics argue that the current alignment could affect mobility, industrial activity and long-term urban development objectives in key areas of Thane.
• The controversy has sparked wider debate over planning priorities, with stakeholders calling for greater scrutiny of the corridor’s alignment and its implications for the city's growth.Read more

13 Jun 2026

A USD 500 million artificial intelligence roadmap for Pune was unveiled at SHAKTI Summit 2026, organised by the Hindu Economic Forum (HEF) Pune District Chapter at the Pune International Centre. The initiative seeks to position Pune as a global hub for applied AI through investments in computing infrastructure, talent development and industry-focused solutions. The summit also showcased ISACA, an indigenous autonomous surface craft developed for defence, naval and rescue applications. Attended by Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, the event focused on strategic sectors including defence, aerospace, artificial intelligence, technology, infrastructure and venture capital, while outlining plans to strengthen domestic innovation, industrial growth and technological self-reliance.Read more

13 Jun 2026

• AM/NS India and IIT Roorkee have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in steel technology, advanced manufacturing, research and innovation.
• The partnership will focus on joint research projects, industry-academia knowledge exchange, skill development programmes and technology-led solutions for the steel sector.
• Both institutions aim to accelerate innovation, support future-ready talent development and contribute to the advancement of sustainable and high-performance manufacturing technologies in India.Read more

13 Jun 2026

• A state infrastructure committee has approved transport projects worth INR 22,611 crore across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including a major tunnel corridor, bridge infrastructure and Metro network expansion.
• Key approvals include the Ghodbunder–Bhayandar tunnel project and the extension of Navi Mumbai Metro services to improve regional mobility and reduce travel time across fast-growing urban corridors.
• The projects are aimed at addressing chronic traffic congestion, strengthening airport connectivity and supporting long-term economic growth across Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayandar and Navi Mumbai.Read more

13 Jun 2026

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, organisations are facing growing pressure to ensure transparency, accountability, fairness and regulatory compliance in AI deployment. Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which have evolved from operational support units into strategic technology and innovation hubs, are emerging as potential custodians of ethical AI governance. With expertise spanning digital transformation, cybersecurity, data management and compliance, GCCs are well positioned to establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks for AI systems. Industry experts believe India’s large and mature GCC ecosystem could play a significant role in helping multinational companies develop responsible AI standards, monitor risks and build trust as governments worldwide introduce new regulations governing AI adoption.Read more

13 Jun 2026

Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 305 MWp of renewable energy capacity across multiple districts in Gujarat under power purchase agreements signed with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). The portfolio comprises 183 MWp of solar capacity and 122 MW of wind capacity, spread across Surendranagar, Aravalli, Devbhumi Dwarka and adjoining areas. Several projects were completed ahead of their scheduled commercial operation dates, including hybrid solar installations commissioned up to 148 days in advance. The development strengthens the company’s renewable energy presence in Gujarat and supports the state’s growing clean energy generation capacity through a mix of solar, wind and hybrid projects.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Government of Haryana on 8 June 2026 to implement a structured framework for paving and greening of urban roads across the state. The project, developed under the Commission for Air Quality Management's guidance and jointly executed with the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, directly targets road dust a primary contributor to particulate pollution in the National Capital Region. The initiative covers four work packages spanning road design standards, greening measures, asset management, and construction technology adoption.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Thousands of farmers from Raigad district have intensified their opposition to the proposed Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town project widely referred to as Third Mumbai with a large convention held in Uran reaffirming their resolve to resist land acquisition. The protest, organised by the KSC New Town Project Opposition Committee, comes after MMRDA formally initiated land acquisition procedures across 124 villages in the Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas of Raigad, following a state government resolution issued in March 2026. Villagers allege inadequate consultation, threat to agrarian livelihoods, and legal bypassing of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.Read more