Tredence Launches Domain Native Forward Deployed Engineering to Close the Last Mile of Enterprise AI
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Mapex AI Accelerates Global Growth in Geospatial Intelligence through Strategic Government Projects and International Partnerships
NOIDA, India , July 27, 2026 -- Mapex AI Private Limited, a leading geospatial technology company, continues to strengthen its global presence by delivering innovative, enterprise-grade geospatial solutions that transform complex spatial data into actionable intelligence. The Company has developed deep expertise in delivering GIS-based Master Planning, Land Information Systems, Property Tax Solutions, Utility Mapping, Digital Twins, Navigation, High-Precision Surveys, Enterprise GIS, and Geospatial Data Infrastructure to support India s flagship digital governance and infrastructure programmes.
Tony Jaa Becomes GAC's 30-Millionth Customer - GAC Wins Global Trust with "True Craftsmanship"
GUANGZHOU, China , July 25, 2026 -- On July 16, at the roll-off ceremony for GAC s 30-millionth vehicle, Feng Xingya, Chairman of GAC Group, handed over the key to the right-hand-drive GAC M8 PHEV (named GN8 overseas) to Tony Jaa. The milestone vehicle is headed straight for overseas markets. Thai action superstar Tony Jaa s choice reflects the trust of 30 million customers worldwide. That trust is built not on showmanship, but on GAC s solid manufacturing true craftsmanship.
Zoomlion Strengthens Global Customer Support During Challenging Summer Conditions
CHANGSHA, China , July 24, 2026 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. s ( Zoomlion or the Company ) service teams across multiple product lines, including engineering cranes and construction hoisting machinery, have continued to support customers in multiple international markets this summer. Equipment delivery, emergency repairs, compliance work, and exhibition support under high-temperature conditions in Europe, along with tower crane safety training in Saudi Arabia, reflect how Zoomlion is translating its MORE THAN YOU CARE service commitment into practice through day-to-day customer support and full-lifecycle equipment services.
Plume Names Peter Wulfraat Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Global ISP Growth
Enterprise AI and revenue-scaling veteran brings more than 25 years of go-to-market leadership to drive Plume s next phase of growth across a global ISP footprint PALO ALTO, Calif. , July 23, 2026 -- Plume Design, Inc. ( Plume ), the global subscriber experience platform trusted by more than 450 Internet Service Providers across 58 countries, today named Peter Wulfraat as Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to CEO Dan Herscovici. The appointment is a strategic investment that reflects the company s current market momentum and the growing global demand for its platform. In this newly created role, Wulfraat will lead Plume s worldwide go-to-market strategy, sales operations and partner engagement as the company enters its next phase of commercial expansion.
85% of Indian Finance Leaders Face Pressure to Prove AI ROI While Accountability Lags Global Peers, Avalara Survey Finds
27% of Indian respondents say accountability for significant AI agent errors is unclear or sits with no one, higher than all other markets surveyed PUNE, India , July 22, 2026 -- Avalara, Inc. , the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance, today released new research showing that Indian finance teams face mounting pressure to deploy AI agents quickly. This rush to demonstrate measurable ROI is causing governance and internal controls to struggle to keep pace. As a result, more than one in four Indian finance leaders said accountability for significant AI errors was unclear or sits with no one, higher than other markets surveyed.
ZentrumHub Partners with RateGain to Unify Hotel Distribution and Accelerate Global Connectivity
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More Than 60 Nations Unite as IIHM Launches GAIHEC, the World's First Global AI Hospitality Education Council
Global Commercial Service Robot Shipments Leader KEENON Puts Humanoids to Work at WAIC 2026
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View All -> Tredence Launches Domain Native Forward Deployed Engineering to Close the Last Mile of Enterprise AI
The FDE practice builds an elite class of engineers at the intersection of domain expertise and data & AI, solving enterprises hardest business problems. BENGALURU, India and SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 27, 2026 -- Tredence, the world s leading data & AI services company, today announced the launch of its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) practice, committing to build a dedicated pool of 200 FDEs over the next 12-18 months. Through this practice, the company intends to build the most domain-native engineering capability in the market, helping clients move faster from problem to impact.
Highstar Launches Full-Chain Battery Cell Portfolio for AI Data Centers
NANTONG, China , July 27, 2026 -- Highstar unveiled its full-chain battery cell solution for artificial intelligence data centers (AIDCs) at the 2026 GGII Energy Storage Industry Summit. The portfolio spans three critical power layers: grey-space UPS and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, white-space battery backup units (BBUs), and grid-side energy storage. Targeted cells for grey-space and white-space challenges As AI workloads increase rack density and load volatility, data centers require faster response, dependable backup, controlled temperature rise and stronger lifecycle performance. Highstar s solution centers on two products for the layers closest to computing loads.
Caladium Systems Launches Happiffie, India's First AI-powered Celebration Platform
CHENNAI, India , July 24, 2026 -- Caladium Systems today announced the launch of Happiffie, India s first AI-powered Celebration Growth Platform, introducing a smarter way for customers to discover, compare, book, and manage celebrations while helping businesses connect with high-intent customers through intelligent technology. Designed for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, social celebrations, parties, festivals, and more, Happiffie brings together over 400 celebration occasions and 1,000+ celebration experiences on a single AI-powered platform.
STARTRADER Launches SKHY as SK Hynix Makes Its US Market Debut, Giving Clients Timely Access to a Key AI Memory Name
SKHY gives clients direct exposure to a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory at the heart of the AI acceleration market. DUBAI, UAE , July 23, 2026 -- STARTRADER today announced the launch of SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) as a US Stock CFD on its trading platform, available from July 22, 2026. Moving swiftly following SK Hynix s recent US listing, which raised approximately 26.5 billion, STARTRADER is ensuring clients can engage with this name at the earliest opportunity.
CRIF India Launches Chennai Chapter of 'Credit Goes to HER' to Strengthen Women's Leadership in the Credit Ecosystem
CHENNAI, India , July 23, 2026 -- CRIF India, part of the global CRIF network, has launched the Chennai chapter of Credit Goes to HER , its flagship community initiative dedicated to empowering women professionals in the credit and financial services ecosystem. Following the successful launch of the Kolkata chapter, the Chennai chapter marks another important step in expanding the platform s regional footprint and fostering stronger networks among women leaders across the BFSI sector.
Piramal Realty Launches Phase 2 of Piramal Vaikunth with ~ ₹4,700 Cr GDV Potential
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More Than 60 Nations Unite as IIHM Launches GAIHEC, the World's First Global AI Hospitality Education Council
Huawei Launches the latest Grid-Forming Strategy for Future Power Systems at The Smarter E 2026
USPTO Launches AI Image Search in Trademark Search System, Powered by Clarivate
Leading the Network 2030: WBBA Officially Launches AI-Net, a Globally Authoritative Data Communications Certification
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View All -> Caladium Systems Launches Happiffie, India's First AI-powered Celebration Platform
CHENNAI, India , July 24, 2026 -- Caladium Systems today announced the launch of Happiffie, India s first AI-powered Celebration Growth Platform, introducing a smarter way for customers to discover, compare, book, and manage celebrations while helping businesses connect with high-intent customers through intelligent technology. Designed for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, social celebrations, parties, festivals, and more, Happiffie brings together over 400 celebration occasions and 1,000+ celebration experiences on a single AI-powered platform.
Rays Power Infra Expands Power Infrastructure Footprint in Rajasthan, Commissions Critical 400 kV Grid Assets with Extra Voltage Transmission Line
Adds over 1 GW Power transmitting capacity and 16.6 km of 400 kV transmission infrastructure to strengthen green energy evacuation in the state. JAIPUR, India , July 24, 2026 -- Rays Power Infra, a leading renewable energy and power infrastructure company, today announced the successful commissioning of a 300 MWp solar power project in Rajasthan, along with the associated power evacuation infrastructure, two 400/33 kV pooling substations and a 400 kV transmission line. The integrated project marks a significant addition to the state s clean energy capacity and grid network and reflects the company s end-to-end execution strength across generation and transmission.
IBM to Acquire HRL Laboratories to Power the Future of Quantum
HRL s expertise in silicon-spin qubits and quantum sensing will strengthen and extend IBM s world-leading quantum computing mission ARMONK, N.Y. and MALIBU, Calif. , July 23, 2026 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories, LLC (HRL), a flagship research and development institution. HRL is a private company jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors. Both Boeing and GM will continue to partner with IBM on quantum applications and advanced technology development following the transaction.
Rohde & Schwarz | Rohde & Schwarz presents new software for three-phase power analysis on MXO series oscilloscopes
With the new R&S MXO-K333 3-phase power analysis software option, Rohde & Schwarz brings power analyzer-style insights directly to its MXO series oscilloscopes. Designed for engineers developing and debugging three-phase AC systems, the option delivers more than numerical results alone. It combines key power measurements with full waveform visibility, enabling users to quickly correlate power behavior with real signal events and troubleshoot issues faster. Caption: The R&S MXO-K333 software opti
China Southern Power Grid Showcases AI Innovations at World AI Conference
SHANGHAI , July 22, 2026 -- China Southern Power Grid (CSG) showcased its latest AI-powered power systems and technologies integrating electricity, carbon and computing at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai. Among the highlights was MegaWatt Yunrui, an AI-native distribution network planning agent developed by CSG. In a live demonstration, the system automatically generated a comprehensive distribution network planning report including risk assessment and grid topology recommendations in just 10 minutes. The solution was named one of the conference s Top 10 Signature Exhibits, becoming the only project from a central state-owned enterprise to receive the distinction.
EODev | EODev and Baudouin partner on high-efficiency, distributed power generation
WEKA Debuts NeuralMesh 6 to Power Enterprise and Agentic AI Workloads at Production Scale
AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future
Huawei Launches the latest Grid-Forming Strategy for Future Power Systems at The Smarter E 2026
USPTO Launches AI Image Search in Trademark Search System, Powered by Clarivate
Livpure Introduces Allura Premia Ultra Powered by ClearDrop Technology, Setting a New Benchmark in Water Purification
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Reliance Digital Brings Samsung's Latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and Galaxy Z Flip8 to Stores Across India
Be among the first to own the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8. Customers can now pre-order the latest Galaxy foldables at Reliance Digital, with EMIs starting at 6000/month. MUMBAI, India , July 25, 2026 -- Reliance Digital, India s leading consumer electronics retailer, today announced the availability of Samsung s latest generation of foldable smartphones the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra , Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 . Designed to deliver the next evolution of Galaxy AI, powerful performance and iconic foldable innovation, Samsung s newest line-up is now available across Reliance Digital stores and online.
Caladium Systems Launches Happiffie, India's First AI-powered Celebration Platform
CHENNAI, India , July 24, 2026 -- Caladium Systems today announced the launch of Happiffie, India s first AI-powered Celebration Growth Platform, introducing a smarter way for customers to discover, compare, book, and manage celebrations while helping businesses connect with high-intent customers through intelligent technology. Designed for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, social celebrations, parties, festivals, and more, Happiffie brings together over 400 celebration occasions and 1,000+ celebration experiences on a single AI-powered platform.
ReFiber Unveils 'Mumbai Textile Circular Economy Demonstration Project' White Paper at Bharat Tex 2026, Showcasing a Scalable Model for India's Circular Textile Future
2.7 tonnes of textiles recovered, 275 collection orders fulfilled and 257 citizens engaged - showcasing a scalable model for textile circularity. MUMBAI, India , July 23, 2026 -- As one of the world s largest producers and consumers of textiles, India faces a growing challenge in managing post-consumer textile waste. Addressing this gap, ReFiber, powered by OterRi , unveiled its flagship White Paper, Mumbai Textile Circular Economy Demonstration Project , at Bharat Tex 2026 . Presented at the Eco Stitch Sustainability and Circularity Hub, an initiative by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability Council (GATS), the white paper showcases one of India s first technology-enabled demonstrations of a city-scale circular textile ecosystem.
6Wresearch: India Export Attractiveness Tracker 2026
Smartphones Lead India s Exports potential at 94 Billion by 2031 But 30.1 Billion in Untapped Markets Is the Real Story NEW DELHI , July 23, 2026 -- In 2031, while the United States constitutes 27% (largest) of India s existing export potential, it is Japan (12.32%) and China (11.14%) that emerge as the most promising markets for entirely new product lines signalling India s untapped export opportunites beyond existing trade portfolio, as highlighted in the India Export Attractiveness Tracker 2026 .
CRIF India Launches Chennai Chapter of 'Credit Goes to HER' to Strengthen Women's Leadership in the Credit Ecosystem
CHENNAI, India , July 23, 2026 -- CRIF India, part of the global CRIF network, has launched the Chennai chapter of Credit Goes to HER , its flagship community initiative dedicated to empowering women professionals in the credit and financial services ecosystem. Following the successful launch of the Kolkata chapter, the Chennai chapter marks another important step in expanding the platform s regional footprint and fostering stronger networks among women leaders across the BFSI sector.
ANSR and HFS Research Release Findings from the Inaugural HFS GCC Generative Enterprise Market Pulse Study; India's GCCs Emerge as Transformation Partners, but Ownership and AI-Native Operating Models Will Define the Next Leap
Bosch MPS and IDFC FIRST Bank's MLFF sets new benchmark in India's digital public infrastructure
85% of Indian Finance Leaders Face Pressure to Prove AI ROI While Accountability Lags Global Peers, Avalara Survey Finds
EnKash Introduces India's First Meal Card with UPI Payments
FLIR APAC | Flir Announces Participation in Gas India Expo 2026
Indian Deep-Tech Startup Meine Electric's Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery Clears Independent Validation, Paving the Way for 24/7 Renewable Energy Storage
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Weichai Group: 40 years in Vietnam, working together to create a new green and intelligent future
HANOI, Vietnam , July 23, 2026 -- On July 22, the Weichai Group 2026 Global Partners Conference was held in Hanoi, Vietnam. Nearly 400 global partners, CEOs of overseas enterprises, and media representatives gathered to focus on the new frontiers of green and intelligent technology, and to foster a new ecosystem for cross-border industrial cooperation. The conference noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of Weichai and the 40th anniversary of its presence in the Vietnam market. Over the past 40 years, Weichai has deeply integrated into local industrial development and accompanied Vietnamese customers through their entrepreneurial growth. Its sales of power products in Vietnam have exceeded 160,000 units, consistently ranking first in segments such as bus power solutions and marine power.
IBM to Acquire HRL Laboratories to Power the Future of Quantum
HRL s expertise in silicon-spin qubits and quantum sensing will strengthen and extend IBM s world-leading quantum computing mission ARMONK, N.Y. and MALIBU, Calif. , July 23, 2026 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories, LLC (HRL), a flagship research and development institution. HRL is a private company jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors. Both Boeing and GM will continue to partner with IBM on quantum applications and advanced technology development following the transaction.
ReFiber Unveils 'Mumbai Textile Circular Economy Demonstration Project' White Paper at Bharat Tex 2026, Showcasing a Scalable Model for India's Circular Textile Future
2.7 tonnes of textiles recovered, 275 collection orders fulfilled and 257 citizens engaged - showcasing a scalable model for textile circularity. MUMBAI, India , July 23, 2026 -- As one of the world s largest producers and consumers of textiles, India faces a growing challenge in managing post-consumer textile waste. Addressing this gap, ReFiber, powered by OterRi , unveiled its flagship White Paper, Mumbai Textile Circular Economy Demonstration Project , at Bharat Tex 2026 . Presented at the Eco Stitch Sustainability and Circularity Hub, an initiative by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability Council (GATS), the white paper showcases one of India s first technology-enabled demonstrations of a city-scale circular textile ecosystem.
AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future
Asia-Pacific s first Broadband Development Summit brings regulators and operators to Bangkok to set the agenda BANGKOK , July 19, 2026 -- Government officials, standards bodies and telecom operators gathered in Bangkok on 14 July for the inaugural Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026, convened by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) to build consensus on AI-era networks. Participants included the ITU, Thailand s National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, WBBA, IAB, FNCAP, WAA, NIDA and the IPv6 Council, alongside operators Telkomsel, XLSmart, Surge, Globe, AIS, CMI and HKT and Huawei.
Huawei Launches the latest Grid-Forming Strategy for Future Power Systems at The Smarter E 2026
MUNICH , July 16, 2026 -- In his speech at the industry convention in Munich, President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Huawei Digital Power, Steven Zhou, said the company s strategic focus on grid-forming, integrated solutions that reinforce grid stability to support high renewable penetration in Europe. In Europe, the penetration of wind and solar is expected to reach 64% by 2030. At the same time, the power system is facing challenges such as reduced grid resilience and weakened system strength due to high dispatching complexity and the declining share of traditional synchronous generators.
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Year of Transformation: How Industry Redefined Itself
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.