Hexaware Technologies has expanded its global delivery network with the launch of a new centre in Cairo, opening with a 100-member team to support clients across Egypt, the Middle East and key European markets. The facility, located in a major technology hub, will offer multilingual CX services and form part of the company's wider strategy to build digital-first delivery locations.Read more

Adani Enterprises Ltd confirmed earlier this week that it had finalised the INR 231.34 crore acquisition of Trade Castle Tech Park Pvt Ltd through its joint venture, AdaniConneX. The deal, initiated in the past week through a share purchase agreement with the company's existing stakeholders, gives AdaniConneX full ownership of an entity holding substantial land parcels and key infrastructure licences. Although the acquired firm has yet to begin commercial operations, the JV expects the assets to accelerate its national data centre expansion plans, particularly in line with its long-term 1 GW capacity strategy.Read more

Hindustan Power has won a SECI bid to develop a renewable energy project with a contracted solar capacity of 150 MW, requiring around 300 MWp of solar installation and a 300 MWh battery-energy storage system. The project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive process and an e-reverse auction under the SECI-ISTS-XX tender for solar projects integrated with storage. Company Chairman Ratul Puri stated that the initiative reflects Hindustan Power's focus on flexible, storage-led assets to support India's future power infrastructure. The company is also working on several large solar and storage projects across multiple states.Read more

Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki indicated that restarting the Tomari nuclear power plant is now viewed as a practical possibility, following regulatory approval and ongoing assessments. He said he would reach a final decision after site inspections and consultations with nearby municipalities. The plant's No. 3 reactor, inactive since 2012, recently cleared its safety review after a 12-year process. Hokkaido Electric is also preparing additional safety infrastructure, including a seawall scheduled for completion in March 2027. The move aligns with Japan's broader efforts to stabilise energy supply, similar to the partial restart recently permitted at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata.Read more

Samko Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Samko Holdings UK, and SRAM & MRAM Projects Limited announced earlier this week that they had signed a Joint Venture Association Agreement to set up Samko SRAM & MRAM BESS Limited. The venture will spearhead the rollout of Nikola Tesla's multi-billion-dollar Smart City Project across India and the United Kingdom. The initiative will include integrated Gigafactory-led townships spanning at least 100 acres, combining advanced automation, renewable-energy systems, and circular manufacturing. The Tamil Nadu site and a location in the United Kingdom have already been identified for the first phase.Read more

Aroundtown, one of Germany's leading listed real estate firms, is advancing its plan to convert vacant office spaces into data centres amid growing European demand. The company expects its first centre in Berlin to be operational within three years, with six Berlin locations already receiving initial energy approvals. While the Frankfurt site awaits power allocation, Aroundtown has identified ten initial project assets and noted that roughly 100 of its buildings could potentially serve as data centres. The company is engaging with developers and operators and plans to secure higher energy capacity and full permits in the coming months.Read more

Panchkula's municipal corporation has rolled out a revamped construction and demolition (C&D) waste management policy to address persistent debris dumping across the city. The initiative includes appointing an agency on a one-year contract costing INR 2.13 crore to manage loading, collection, transportation and unloading of waste at a designated disposal point in Jalouli village. Residents and bulk generators must register and pay collection charges in advance, while delays or unauthorised dumping will attract penalties. The policy incorporates GPS tracking, fixed service hours, regular inspections and provisions for future processing of C&D waste into recyclable building materials.Read more

India's agriculture sector is preparing for a decisive shift towards green-fuel technologies and gender-friendly mechanisation, with senior government leadership urging industry participation earlier this week. The Agriculture Ministry highlighted the need for electrically powered and CBG-based machinery to reduce operational costs, while also emphasising that women farmers require equipment designed to ease their workload. Italian officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral agricultural cooperation under the ongoing Joint Strategic Action Plan, signalling deeper industrial engagement. The latest edition of EIMA Agrimach India showcased advanced machinery, rising trade prospects and future-ready mechanisation models.Read more

THDC India Ltd is progressing toward full commissioning of its 1,000-MW pumped storage project at Tehri, with the final two units planned for activation in December 2025 and January 2026. Two units were already brought online earlier this year, strengthening the project's role in improving grid stability. Built at an estimated cost of INR 8,339 crore, the project uses the Tehri and Koteshwar reservoirs for water recycling between peak and off-peak hours. Once fully operational, the Tehri hydro power complex will reach an installed capacity of 2,400 MW, including existing hydro assets.Read more

Vikram Solar has commissioned its 5 GW Vallam facility in Tamil Nadu, expanding its total solar module manufacturing capacity to 9.5 GW. The plant features advanced automation and TOPCon technology, supporting multiple module formats and enabling high-precision, reliable, and efficient production. Vallam strengthens the company's presence in India's clean energy sector alongside its Oragadam and upcoming Gangaikondan facilities. The modules will supply utility, commercial, and distributed generation projects, while efforts toward workforce gender diversity reflect Vikram Solar's commitment to inclusive growth and technology-driven innovation.Read more

Vikram Solar has commissioned a fully automated 5-GW solar module facility in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, increasing its total annual production capacity to 9.5 GW. The new plant spans 27,000 sq m and is based on advanced TOPCon technology, supporting M10, G12 and G12R formats. The facility integrates robotics, automated material handling, and built-in quality checks, most of which are being used in the country for the first time. Vikram Solar plans to supply modules produced here to utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and distributed generation projects nationwide. The company is also working towards improving gender diversity at the plant.Read more

The Greater Noida Authority has finalised alignments for two major projects-the Multimodal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Bodaki and the Multimodal Logistics Hub (MMLH) at Dadri-aimed at strengthening regional mobility and freight connectivity. The 117-hectare MMTH will integrate metro, rail and bus terminals, linked by a 1.8 km elevated metro line from the Greater Noida Depot. It will serve long-distance trains to eastern India and provide commercial and transport infrastructure across two planned zones. The 311-hectare MMLH will directly connect to the Dedicated Freight Corridor via a 3 km rail spur, enabling faster cargo movement. Both projects form part of the Master Plan 2041 and are being developed with NICDC under the DMIC framework.Read more

The Ghaziabad Development Authority has fined two builders INR 20,000 each for violating environmental norms by storing construction materials in the open at sites in New Panchawati Colony and Vijaynagar. The rules, under GRAP-3 and NGT directives, prescribe higher fines for larger plots and stricter measures for sites above 500 sqm, including UPPCB registration, dust audits, and camera monitoring. These actions are part of a wider GDA crackdown on illegal construction and pollution, though residents highlight continued dust and infrastructure issues that require coordinated civic efforts.Read more

Z-Tech (India) has signed a deal to acquire a 76 percent stake in Grace Green Infra Pvt Ltd, turning it into a subsidiary and strengthening its position in the water-treatment segment. The acquisition brings in Ministry of Jal Shakti-certified technologies, including the Grace Vermi-Filtration system, packaged FRP sewage-treatment plants, and nanobubble bio-remediation for lake rejuvenation. Grace Green Infra also holds an unexecuted order book of about INR 22 crore, giving Z-Tech better revenue visibility and supporting its wider push into sustainable and long-term water-management solutions.Read more

The logistics firm Nowaste Logistics is expanding its operations by leasing 6,200 sqm from Wihlborgs in the Platforadlingen 11 property at Hamncity in southern Helsingborg. The agreement covers a three-year lease with occupation starting 1 March 2026. Nowaste already leases premises from Wihlborgs and sees this location near the port and rail connections as strategically important. Wihlborgs highlights this deal as evidence that Hamncity is well suited for modern logistics flows. The move builds on previous expansions by both companies in the region.Read more

Haryana is preparing to welcome Tesla's first electric vehicle manufacturing plant in India, alongside other related units. The state government, led by Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini, has been actively working to strengthen the business ecosystem through policies that reduce costs and simplify regulations. With initiatives like a special industrial leasing policy, local supply chain enhancement, AI and deep-tech hubs, and dedicated departments for MSMEs and future technologies, Haryana has emerged as a key industrial and investment hub, contributing significantly to national GDP and employment growth.Read more

Bisleri International has entered a long-term renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Sunsure Energy to shift a major share of its Sahibabad facility's electricity consumption to solar energy. The partnership is expected to help the company meet 48% of its power requirement through renewable sources and reduce around 2,700 tons of CO? emissions every year. Sunsure will supply clean energy from its 82.5 MWp solar plant in Erach, Uttar Pradesh. The development also reflects Sunsure's growing presence in the state, where it recently commissioned its 10th solar plant and expanded its open-access capacity to over 260 MWp.Read more

Engineers India Limited (EIL) has entered into a new agreement with the Dangote Group to act as the Project Management Consultant and EPCM consultant for the second train of the Dangote Refinery. This follows EIL's earlier work on the first 6,50,000 bpd train, which was commissioned last year and is recognised as one of the world's largest single-train refinery units. The upcoming expansion will increase the facility's refining capacity to 1.4 million bpd by 2028 and will include a new PDH unit to significantly scale up polypropylene output, supporting Africa's fuel and petrochemical requirements.Read more

PUDA has cancelled CLU permission for 1.21 acres within a 56.53 acre industrial park in Mohali after ownership disputes were raised. The original CLU approvals were issued in 2018 and 2019 under the Industrial Park Policy. The contested area includes numerous industrial plots, 88 SCO sites, parking areas, shops, toilet blocks, and a water?works plot. Following official hearings, authorities confirmed the land belongs to the complainant. The developer must submit a revised layout reflecting actual ownership, which requires fresh approval and public notification.Read more

FedEx has entered into a preliminary understanding with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to explore joint efforts in logistics education, training and practical exposure for students. The plan focuses on developing learning modules, case studies, workshops and interaction with industry experts. The discussions aim to help students understand current logistics trends, operational challenges and the growing role of technology in supply chain management. Leaders from both organisations highlighted that the initiative is expected to improve practical skills and support digital integration in the logistics sector.Read more