DANIA BEACH, Fla. , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Next Level Aviation (NLA) , a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President - Global Sales. As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation . Throughout his career, Mr. Fleener has worked in various roles for many of the largest companies in the commercial aviation aftermarket, including an OEM.

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that Cellebrite Genesis is expanding to more global markets and is now generally available for enterprise organizations. The expansion builds on a successful early access program and strong momentum following Genesis June 2026 public safety launch. Genesis has seen meaningful user growth worldwide and continues to expand internationally, with availability now in Australia and the United Kingdom and is expected to be available to the European Union later this month.

HONG KONG , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX: 01177), a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical company in China, announced the launch of its new global brand, SBP Group, during its interim results meeting. SBP stands for Science, Breakthroughs and Patients: Science is where the company starts; breakthroughs are what it pursues; patients are why it does what it does. This philosophy aligns with the Company s mission, Science for a Healthier World.

GURUGRAM, India , Aug. 17, 2026 -- Azure Power Global Limited (the Company or Azure Power Global ), an independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that it will hold its Annual Meeting of shareholders at 11:30 AM (India Standard Time) on September 30, 2026 at its Gurugram office. The Company will propose at the Annual Meeting (i) to adopt the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Report of the Board of Directors and the Report of the Auditors (ii) re-appointment of ECOVIS (Mauritius), a member firm of ECOVIS International, as the independent auditor of the Company for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, and fix their remuneration (iii) re-election of Mr. Ambuj Agrawal as a director on the Company s Board of Directors (iv) re-election of Mrs. Kamnee Dhotah-Matabudul as a director on the Company s Board of Directors (v) re-election of Mr. Jean-Francois Joseph Boisvenu as a director on the Company s Board of Directors (vi) to adopt a new business plan for the Company (vii) to adopt an amended Constitution for the Company and (viii) to transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

New program recognizes agency expertise, strengthens strategic collaboration, and helps brands unlock growth across the independent app ecosystem NEW DELHI , Aug. 17, 2026 -- Moloco , a global leader in AI performance advertising, today announced the launch of the Moloco Agency Partner Program, a new initiative that strengthens collaboration with global agencies and recognizes those helping brands drive growth on the Moloco platform. The program launches with more than a dozen founding partners across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC, including PMG, Dentsu UK&I, M+C Saatchi Performance, SplitMetrics, RocketLab, Admiral Media, Addict Mobile, Tappx, BlueMedia, GatherOne, Yaaha, CyberZ and Opt.






Researchers Patent brings innovative vehicle diagnostics to Deliver Complete Vehicle Servicing at Doorstep CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 19, 2026 -- A team of Chandigarh University researchers has developed a mobile Vehicle Maintenance System , designed to bring multiple vehicle maintenance services including vehicle diagnostics, engine and brake oil replacement, wheel alignment, hydraulic lifting and washing to the customer s doorstep, thus reducing the inconvenience of queuing up at the service centres for long hours for service of the vehicle.

Chandigarh University becomes India s First University to Unveil Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047 to Strengthen Universities Role in National Space Missions CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 17, 2026 -- Giving a major thrust to India s growing space ambitions, Chandigarh University on Monday brought together the country s leading space scientists, mission leaders, astronaut, industry experts and academia at the National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026 to deliberate on the emerging technologies and capabilities that will shape India s next generation of space missions. Organised by Chandigarh University s Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology (KCC) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), two-day conclave features participation of 30 distinguished scientists, mission leaders and technologists from ISRO, IIST, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), along with 10 CEOs and senior leaders from leading Indian space industries and start-ups.

Winning team to receive a cash prize of 2 lakh. Global online competition culminates in an onsite Grand Finale at the UST campus in Thiruvananthapuram, India. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India , Aug. 13, 2026 -- UST , a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has opened registrations for the GenCyS 2.0 Global Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competition, the flagship event of its GenCyS 2.0 AI & Cybersecurity Conference. The competition offers a prize pool worth more than 10 lakhs, including a 2 lakh cash prize for the winning team. The size and scope of this year s competition reflect UST s continued prioritization of investment in developing practical AI and cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges that mirror modern enterprise security environments.

CHENNAI, India , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Pradeep Kumaar Rajarathinam, Founder & CEO of Stan Ventures , has contributed 2 crore to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister s Public Relief Fund, reaffirming his commitment to supporting public welfare initiatives and contributing to the well-being of communities across the state. At the Chief Minister s residence, Stan Ventures Founder & CEO, Pradeep Kumaar Rajarathinam, met the Hon ble Chief Minister and presented a bank cheque of 2 crore as a donation to the Chief Minister s Public Relief Fund.

New Spend Cube Enables Global Companies to Negotiate Smarter Deals with F&I Suppliers PITTSBURGH , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Green Cabbage, the leading procurement intelligence partner for 2,600+ organizations across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, today announced the launch of its F&I (Finance & Insurance) Market Data Spend Cube. The F&I Spend Cube arms finance, procurement, and legal teams with independent market intelligence to identify spending patterns, eliminate overpayment, and unlock negotiation leverage across three critical spend categories: Market Data & Information Aggregators, Insurance & Financial Services Technology, and Financial Services Operations & Analytics.






For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department. For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department. It can begin with a cut fence, an intruder approaching a substation, an alarm no one trusted enough to investigate, or a rack that ran hot overnight. The cause may be different, but the consequence is often the same: an interruption to operations that can be costly. More than half of significant data center outages can now cost

NEW DELHI , Aug. 19, 2026 -- ACES India Private Limited, a leading neutral digital infrastructure company and wholly owned subsidiary of ACES, today announced the signing of a 25-year agreement with Reliance Jio to enable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3 network. The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening next-generation telecom infrastructure across one of Mumbai s most critical urban transportation corridors. Under this long-term partnership, Reliance Jio will deliver 4G and 5G services over the mobile infrastructure deployed by ACES India, enabling seamless, high-capacity connectivity across the metro s underground stations and tunnels.

Introduces the Zero Friction Enterprise to Close the Gap Between Where Organizations Are and Their North Star LONDON, Aug. 17, 2026 -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), a global provider of IT solutions and services, today introduced the Zero Friction Enterprise, a delivery framework designed to address the operational and technological resistance that slows performance across the enterprise estate. Friction often builds where it is difficult to see early: in aging code, security exposure, delayed delivery, operational noise, late-surfacing defects, and software dependency. Individually manageable, these constraints can collectively reduce an enterprise s ability to respond, adapt, and innovate.

The New York-headquartered global Employer of Record renews its SOC 2 Type II attestation for a full 12-month period, adding to its ISO 27001 and GDPR certifications and its recent A+ platform security rating from Astra Security. NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- RemotePeople, a global provider of Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment services operating in more than 150 countries, today announced the successful completion of its 2026 SOC 2 Type II audit , covering the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Service Criteria. The independent examination was performed by INTERCERT CPA LLC in accordance with AICPA SSAE 21 attestation standards and covered a continuous 12-month observation period from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2026.

Joint go-to-market partnership embeds OpenAI frontier models like GPT-5.6 and other products into IBM Consulting s AI delivery platform and assets to help organizations modernize applications and strengthen security Specialized IBM forward-deployed units trained through the OpenAI Partner Network will help organizations convert legacy workflows into AI-ready operations IBM launches a dedicated OpenAI Practice with thousands of consultants and engineers trained on advanced OpenAI Partner Network certifications






HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Exicom Tele-Systems Limited (BSE: 544133) (NSE: EXICOM), one of India s leading EV charging and Critical Power companies, today announced the start of manufacturing for advanced liquid-cooled AC and DC power modules at its Hyderabad Smart Manufacturing Facility, making it the first company in India to produce this class of liquid-cooled power electronics for global markets. This launch strengthens Exicom s push to make India a global base for technology-forward manufacturing. It also marks an important step in Exicom s long-term product roadmap, broadening the canvas for high-value exports and further strengthening the company s differentiation as a design-led manufacturer.

NEW DELHI , Aug. 19, 2026 -- ACES India Private Limited, a leading neutral digital infrastructure company and wholly owned subsidiary of ACES, today announced the signing of a 25-year agreement with Reliance Jio to enable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3 network. The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening next-generation telecom infrastructure across one of Mumbai s most critical urban transportation corridors. Under this long-term partnership, Reliance Jio will deliver 4G and 5G services over the mobile infrastructure deployed by ACES India, enabling seamless, high-capacity connectivity across the metro s underground stations and tunnels.

Chandigarh University becomes India s First University to Unveil Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047 to Strengthen Universities Role in National Space Missions CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 17, 2026 -- Giving a major thrust to India s growing space ambitions, Chandigarh University on Monday brought together the country s leading space scientists, mission leaders, astronaut, industry experts and academia at the National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026 to deliberate on the emerging technologies and capabilities that will shape India s next generation of space missions. Organised by Chandigarh University s Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology (KCC) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), two-day conclave features participation of 30 distinguished scientists, mission leaders and technologists from ISRO, IIST, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), along with 10 CEOs and senior leaders from leading Indian space industries and start-ups.

Caresoft Global and Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation (DRIIV) signed a MoU to collaborate for talent development in India by bridging the skill gap. NEW DELHI , Aug. 17, 2026 -- Caresoft Global and DRIIV (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate for talent development in India. The partnership brings global manufacturing and technology intelligence into the Indian engineering, manufacturing, and education sector through a structured industry engagement model. DRIIV operates under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and was established on the recommendation of the Prime Minister s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). Adroit Technologies Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. joins as Implementation Partner.

New 13,000-square-meter facility built in under eight months adds more than 3 GWh of annual battery capacity, reinforcing India s electric mobility supply chain across passenger, commercial truck/LCV, and bus segments RICHMOND, Calif. , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Octillion Power Systems ( Octillion ), a global Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, today announced the opening of its third manufacturing plant in India, located in Halol, Gujarat. The facility, spanning more than 13,000 square meters, was transformed from an empty structure into a fully operational battery manufacturing plant in less than eight months further strengthening India s EV supply chain and expanding Octillion s global production footprint.






MUMBAI, India , Aug. 17, 2026 -- CitiusTech , a leading digital and enterprise AI company for healthcare and life sciences organizations, today announced that Dhaval Shah, Chief Business Officer for the MedTech (HMT) and Life Sciences (HLS) markets, has been elevated to the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Shyam Karunakaran, Chief Business Officer for Healthcare Payer & Platforms (HHP & Platforms), has been elevated to the role of President, with broad responsibilities spanning enterprise strategy, markets, growth, and execution. Rajan Kohli, Chief Executive Officer, has decided to move on from his role by the end of August 2026 to pursue other opportunities.

Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 brings together business, United Nations and sustainability leaders to advance responsible business and regional collaboration COLOMBO, Sri Lanka , Aug. 12, 2026 -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11 12 August for Forward Faster Now APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth , the flagship regional event of the United Nations Global Compact in Asia-Pacific.

The cost of content debt is greater than the GDP of Japan, the fourth-largest economy in the world NEW YORK , Aug. 11, 2026 -- New research from Storyblok , in collaboration with FT Longitude (part of The Financial Times), uncovers the true cost of content debt: content that is outdated, poorly structured, not optimized for search or AI discovery, and difficult to update and publish efficiently. According to a survey of organizations with at least 1 billion in annual global revenue, content debt is costing enterprises 4.63 trillion worldwide, based on spend devoted to fixing it and revenue at risk from it.

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 11, 2026 -- Euro Pratik Sales Ltd, a leading Surface Decorative Product company, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2026. Key Highlights: Q1FY27 Revenue from Operations rose to 103.3 crore , delivering an exceptional 60% y-o-y growth from 64.5 crore in Q1FY26 , reflecting strong business momentum and market traction. Q1FY27 EBITDA rose to 29.2 crore , marking a healthy 25% y-o-y increase over 23.4 crore in Q1FY26 , while maintaining a robust EBITDA margin of 27.5% . Q1FY27 Profit After Tax (PAT) more than doubled to 20.0 crore , recording an outstanding 116% y-o-y growth from 9.3 crore in Q1FY26 , with a strong PAT margin of 18.9%, highlighting significant profitability expansion.

NEWARK, Calif. , Aug. 11, 2026 -- MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a global leader in high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (TWSE:3706), announced the grand opening of its expanded Newark, California operations facility for MiTAC Computing Technology USA Corporation. The strategic expansion reinforces MiTAC s investment in North American technology infrastructure, customer co-innovation, and long-term enterprise growth.






The past year has tested industries with uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change. Yet, it has also revealed resilience, innovation, and adaptability. This special year-end cover story reviews the key shifts that shaped Indian industry—technology adoption, policy impact, workforce evolution, and strategic realignments—setting the stage for what lies ahead.
December is a time to pause, reflect, and prepare. As the year draws to a close, this edition of The Industrial looks back at the forces that reshaped manufacturing and industrial operations across the country. More importantly, it looks forward—to lessons learned, opportunities ahead, and the mindset required for the coming year. Industry is no longer static; it is evolving faster than ever.