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.

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.

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.

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.

PUNE, India , July 22, 2026 -- ZentrumHub, the AI-powered travel technology company connecting travel businesses to 100+ hotel suppliers and 10M+ properties through a single hotel API, has entered a strategic connectivity partnership with RateGain, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality. The partnership, announced in June 2026, is set to simplify hotel distribution and reduce integration complexity across the global travel ecosystem.






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.

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.

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.

MUMBAI, India, July 23, 2026 -- Piramal Realty, the real estate arm of the Piramal Group, has launched Phase 2 of Piramal Vaikunth , its integrated premium residential community in Balkum, Thane , with a Gross Development Value (GDV) potential of approximately 4,700 Cr . The company has launched the first residential tower under Phase 2, offering thoughtfully designed 2 and 3 Bed residences within Piramal Vaikunth, located next to the 21-acre NaMo Grand Central Park. The total project investment for phase 2 is estimated at 3,600 Cr.

The new capability adds always-on research layer into AI workspaces where clients conduct critical analysis NEW YORK , July 22, 2026 -- GLG , the world s leading platform for trusted human expertise, today announced the launch of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector, giving clients continuous access to expert research within the AI tools they use daily. The connector enables users to directly call on insights from the world s top experts and compare, modulate, and coalesce qualitative findings into any step of AI-enabled research workflows, all in accordance with GLG s standard-setting compliance framework.






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.

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.

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.

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

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.






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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.






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.

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.

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.

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.

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.






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.
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