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1,500 Exhibitors, 400 Delegates from 80 Nations to attend INDIASOFT 2025 in Delhi The 25th edition of INDIASOFT 2025, India’s premier IT and electronics global networking event, along with the India Electronics Expo, is set to take place from March 19-21 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), these combined events will bring together over 1,500 Indian exhibitors and 400-plus international...

SWELECT bags over 150 MW orders; raises Rs. 290 Cr funding SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd has secured orders exceeding 150 MW for its TOPCon Bi-facial solar PV modules. Additionally, the company has successfully raised Rs. 290 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) in a private placement with India Infradebt Limited. “This strategic move, secured against a portion of its Solar Power Generating Assets, has unlocked Rs. 260 crore in cash collaterals—funds that...

Karnataka Govt. signs MoU with ZEISS India to enhance eye-care in rural regions ZEISS India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka to improve eye-care in the rural regions of the State. Driven by the Aloka Vision Programme by ZEISS, the 2-year long “Vidya Drishti” eye-testing campaign will be jointly executed by ZEISS India and the Government of Karnataka. Under the “Vidya Drishti Program”, optometrists from...

ELECRAMA 2025 Draws 1,000+ Exhibitors, 400K Visitors The 16th edition of ELECRAMA 2025 organised by Indian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) wrapped up on a high note, firmly establishing itself as the premier global platform for the electrical and allied electronics industry. According to IEEMA, this edition broke previous records, by hosting over 1,000+ exhibitors, attracting more than 400,000 business visitor footfalls, and generating an estimated $20 billion in...

ABB Motion Ventures Invests in UptimeAI ABB Motion has announced a strategic investment through ABB Motion Ventures in the AI start-up UptimeAI, aiming to transform how industrial customers manage the health and performance of motors, drives, and related assets. The transaction consists of ABB taking a minority stake in UptimeAI. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. The collaboration leverages machine learning and expert systems to provide customers with deep...

German machine tool industry with muted annual results 2024 Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the fourth quarter of 2024 were 7 percent down on the previous year's figure. Orders from both Germany and abroad fell by similar amounts: 7 percent and 6 percent, respectively. In 2024 as a whole, incoming orders declined by 19 percent. Domestic orders were 9 percent down on the previous year, while...

GreenCell Mobility Appoints Manish Poddar as CFO Greencell Mobility, promoted by PE firm Eversource Capital, has appointed Manish Poddar as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Manish would be responsible for all financial aspects including fund raising, enhance governance and compliance, treasury, and investor relations etc. Manish brings over 24 years of work experience. Prior to Greencell, Manish served as Chief Financial Officer at GMM Pfaudler Ltd. Earlier, he held several key...

Bajaj Auto launches new electric 3W brand Bajaj GoGo Bajaj Auto Ltd has launched its all-new electric auto brand, Bajaj GoGo. The new brand will serve as the umbrella brand for electric autos, offering a wide range of products in the passenger and cargo segments. It boasts a range of up to 251 km on a single charge. The range is equipped with two-speed automated transmission, improving range and gradability. Bajaj...

Transrail Lighting wins new orders of Rs. 2,752 Cr Transrail Lighting Limited, one of the leading EPC players in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) segment, has secured new orders worth ₹2,752 crore, primarily from T&D business. Commenting on this, Randeep Narang, MD & CEO, Transrail Lighting said, “We are pleased to announce our order wins of ₹2,752 crore which reaffirms our position as a trusted partner in the T&D industry. Our...

Lauritz Knudsen makes powerful debut at ELECRAMA Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (formerly known as L&T Switchgear) made a powerful debut at ELECRAMA 2025 under its new brand identity. The company unveiled advanced range of products and solutions tailored for industries, infrastructure, retail, homes, and agriculture. In alignment with the Government’s vision for a Viksit Bharat, Lauritz Knudsen, shared plans for enhancing its manufacturing and R&D capabilities in India while...

India’s Solar-Powered Tricycle Wins BRICS Award Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) has once again placed India on the global innovation map as its Solar Powered Tricycle wins the Outstanding Project Award at the BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024. This breakthrough mobility solution, developed by the Assistive Technology Centre (ATC) at AMTZ, exemplifies a commitment to sustainable and inclusive healthcare technology. The award-winning Solar Powered Tricycle was officially launched by Union Minister...

Current economic and geopolitical realities demand decisive action: Dr. Jochen Köckler Competition among the leading industrial nations is intensifying, while breakthrough technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) offer unprecedented opportunities for rapid productivity gains. Companies must urgently integrate these technological innovations and strategically reposition themselves, while at the same time the current geopolitical realities demand decisive political action. Against this backdrop, a visit to HANNOVER MESSE is becoming a crucial success...

HANNOVER MESSE presents IT/OT security solutions HANNOVER MESSE 2025 is set to put a focus on the topic of IT/OT security, with leading developers in the field showcasing solutions to address both current and future cyber threats. As the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continues to expand across global industry, the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) also entails escalating cyber risks, however. Hannover. The...

IMTEX 2025 records 1,100 Exhibitors and 1,33,166 Business Visitors Bengaluru, 12 February: Groundbreaking innovations, cutting-edge technologies,        high-productivity solutions, digital transformations, and new product launches from 1,100 exhibitors engrossed a record 1,33,166 business visitors from 70 countries who attended IMTEX 2025. IMTEX 2025 along with concurrent shows of Tooltech 2025 and Digital Manufacturing 2025, organised by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) from 23 - 29 January at Bangalore...

Maharashtra invites developers to develop 3,360 acres of MSRTC land bank Government to fast-track MSRDC Bus Depots Developments across District, Taluka & Rural Levels: Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra Transport Minister Mumbai, February 11: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that the State’s MSRTC’s bus depots will be taken on a fast-track mode and developed across District, Taluka and Rural areas level and for the entire development, the Government would float about 150...