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Qlar opens new Test Center in Bangalore Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) announced the opening of a new Test Center for reliable pneumatic conveying in Bangalore supporting customers in the metals, cement and energy sectors. As the first Test Center in Asia with a conveyor line of 680 metres, the facility is one of the most powerful of its kind and enables realistic testing for dense-phase applications. With the facility, Qlar...

Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan Takes Charge as CMD of POWERGRID New Delhi, April 1, 2026: Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Power, his tenure will be effective from April 1, 2026, until July 31, 2030 –...

ABB powers smart, energy-efficient systems at Noida International Airport ABB has implemented an advanced power distribution and water management automation solution at India’s newest international airport. Noida International Airport (NIA) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, aims to improve regional connectivity and ease congestion in nearby Delhi from April. Designed to support 12 million annual passenger journeys in its initial phase, the airport needs a reliable, energy efficient and future-proofed power distribution and...

Maharashtra Seals 15 Healthcare MoUs at PULSE 2026 Mumbai 28th March 2026: India is not simply witnessing a healthcare transformation - it is leading one. And Maharashtra, with its unmatched institutional depth and a government that has chosen to move decisively ahead of the curve, has taken steps to realize its Viksit Maharashtra Vision 2047. With a definitive foot forward, during Pulse 2026, Maharashtra signed 15 MoUs - 3 MoUs...

Maharashtra Set to Become Global Healthcare Hub: CM Fadnavis at PULSE 2026 Mumbai, March 27, 2026:  Highlighting the state’s long-term vision for healthcare, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized that Maharashtra holds immense potential to become a global destination for integrated healthcare and recovery. As the state progresses towards its 2047 vision, healthcare is being positioned not only as a social responsibility but also as a key driver of innovation, investment,...

Team Marksmen Network’s Datacentre & Cloud Conclave 2026 Chennai highlights digital future The Data Centre and Cloud Infrastructure Conclave 2026, Chennai, organised by Team Marksmen Network, successfully concluded on March 18th in Chennai. The event marked a definitive shift from conventional technology infrastructure thinking to a future-ready, intelligent, and sustainable digital ecosystem, which ensures cloud scalability, AI-driven operations, and resilient data centre architectures that are no longer optional but foundational to...

BKT Tyres Scores Big with 8 IPL Team Partnerships Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre market with a recent entry into India’s consumer segment, today announced that its brand BKT Tyres will continue its long-term partnerships with teams in India’s premier men’s T20 cricket league for the upcoming season. The addition of Royal Challengers Bengaluru this year expands BKT’s association to eight out of ten...

Middle East Tensions Drive Up Costs for India’s Medical Devices Sector New Delhi, March 23, 2026: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz have significantly increased input costs for India’s medical devices industry, raising concerns over long-term supply stability and pricing pressures. Industry representatives report that the cost of critical raw materials – particularly specialized plastics – has surged by nearly 50%, while...

Innovative grinding technology sets the pace in wafer processing The semiconductor market is booming. Microchips are not only essential for electric vehicles and charging stations. They also play an important role in solar and wind power plants and the entire spectrum of communications technology. With expected growth rates of over 30 per cent per year, this multi-billion-dollar market offers interesting prospects for grinding technology. At the GrindingHub trade fair, organized...

How AI is Rewiring Long-Term Infrastructure Investing Authored by CA Ashok Purohit, Manager at NPV Associates LLP, article explores artificial intelligence is transforming long-term infrastructure investing. It highlights the shift from passive management to data-driven strategies, emphasizing real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and AI-led decision-making as tools for managing risk, optimizing performance, and ensuring resilient, future-ready investment outcomes. Introduction: The End of the "Set and Forget" Era For decades, infrastructure was the "sleepy"...

Power Minister inaugurates Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated ‘Bharat Electricity Summit 2026’, a four-day global Conference-cum-Exhibition for the power sector, being held under the patronage of Ministry of Power from 19-22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Pralhad Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy and  Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution;  Shripad Naik, Minister of State for...

Phillips Machine Tools and 2OneLab Partner to Boost Additive Manufacturing in India Phillips Machine Tools India announced a strategic partnership with 2OneLab to advance additive manufacturing capabilities in India. Under this partnership, Phillips will begin manufacturing 2OneLab’s Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems at its Pune facility. This marks a critical step toward building a robust, self-reliant supply chain for advanced manufacturing technologies within India. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is fundamentally reshaping...

Global Machine Tool Power Shift: China Leads, India Gains Ground, Germany Stabilizes After two years of subdued investment, Germany’s machine tool industry is beginning to show early signs of stabilization, even as the global competitive landscape undergoes a significant shift led by China’s rapid rise and India’s steady emergence. In 2025, German machine tool orders declined by 3 percent overall, reflecting continued caution among domestic manufacturers. While international demand offered some...

ABB boosts Karnataka presence with new investments for high-growth sectors ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Bengaluru with greenfield campuses and shopfloors, new product line expansions, service and training centers, and precision equipment manufacturing across Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses. ABB Group CEO Morten Wierod led the groundbreaking of a new integrated Motion facility in Peenya. He also inaugurated the Electrification...

Battling Dust Hazards in India’s Construction Sector By Kamarajan M, Senior Head - Education, British Safety Council India India's construction industry is a burgeoning sector projected to reach INR 36.58 trillion by 2028. It currently contributes 8% to GDP and employs over 40 million people, according to the India Construction Industry Report 2024. However, rapid construction growth seems to have significantly increased dust pollution. According to a CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment,...