Solar Energy Transition In India: Nextracker Launches India’s R&D CFSE

Nextracker Launches India’s R&D Center for Solar Excellence in Hyderabad. Facility aims to advance photovoltaic research and development, testing, and workforce development serving India and Middle East solar markets. Image Courtesy: Nextracker

Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a leading global provider of intelligent solar trackers, foundations, and software solutions, recently launched India’s first Center for Solar Excellence (CFSE) in Hyderabad, India. Spanning across 13 acres this state-of-the-art facility will serve to advance solar tracker technology, further triggering the region’s energy transition. According to Industry sources, CFSE will feature a 30,000-square-foot, […]

Copeland Appoints New President for India, Middle East and Africa Business Regions

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Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions and leader in the HVAC, Refrigeration and industrial compression industry, has announced that Jagadish Keswani will be joining Copeland as president of the newly formed India, Middle East and Africa regional business unit. Copeland is a standalone company and a portfolio company of Blackstone, the world’s largest […]

Syngenta Biologicals And Provivi Form Strategic Partnership On Latest Pheromone Solutions

Syngenta Biologicals and Provivi® partner on new pheromone solutions, targeting devastating pests in core crops across Asia

Syngenta Biologicals and Provivi recently announced a partnership to develop and commercialize the latest pheromone-based biological solutions to effectively and more safely control detrimental pests in corn and rice – crops that serve as a primary food source for 3.5 billion people globally. The partnership brings together Provivi’s expertise in pheromone-based crop protection solutions with […]

India’s Ultra-Rich to Get Exclusive Credit Card with Luxury Perks

A new ultra-premium credit card, Primus, has been launched in India, targeting the country’s growing population of ultra-high net worth individuals. The card, offered by Axis Bank in partnership with Visa, provides exclusive benefits and privileges tailored to the elite’s tastes and preferences. The move comes as India’s economy continues to grow, with a surge […]

APAC Banking Sector Performance in 2022-2023: Navigating Economic Headwinds

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The Asia-Pacific (APAC) banking sector faced a dynamic landscape in 2022-2023, marked by economic headwinds and varying performance across emerging markets (EMs) and developed markets (DMs). Let’s delve into the key trends and outlook for APAC banks during this period. 1. Steady Outlook Despite Challenges Despite challenges stemming from weakening global demand, high inflation, and […]

IFAD President calls for increased investment in rural transformation at G20

Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), made a strong pitch for increased investment in small-scale farmers and rural communities at the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Hyderabad, India, from 15-17 June. His call for greater investment in rural people echoes the recognition of G7 leaders that we urgently need more support […]

DSP Asset Managers opens its first offshore office in London

DSP Asset Managers recently opened its first offshore office in London catering to institutions seeking investment opportunities in Indian markets. DSP International UK Limited, situated on 1 St. Katherine’s Way, next to London Tower would mainly cater to pension funds, sovereigns, family offices and high net-worth individuals. DSP Asset Management is one of India’s oldest financial institutions [ex-Merrill Lynch […]

Vedanta’s aluminium verticle obtains coveted ASI Performance Standard Certification

Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business (Vedanta Aluminium), India’s largest producer of aluminium, has achieved the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification at its smelter located within the Special Economic Zone at Jharsuguda, Odisha, India. The company was certified for the manufacture of all primary aluminium products in the form of billets, wire rods, primary foundry alloys (PFA), ingots […]

TCS Partners Renesas for new Joint Innovation Center in India

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) one of the largest IT services companies in the world, and Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the opening of a joint Innovation Center in Bengaluru and Hyderabad and to collaborate on radio frequency, digital and mixed-signal design and software development for innovative next generation […]

Tata Motors partners HDFC Bank to offer Electric Vehicle Dealer Financing program

In a bid to increase EV adoption in the country, Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer has joined hands with HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, to offer an Electric Vehicle Dealer Financing solution to its authorized passenger EV dealers. Under this scheme, Tata Motors will provide its dealers additional inventory funding over and […]