The centre of excellence in Bengaluru will incubate startups, drive R&D, and position Karnataka as a global space innovation hub. The Karnataka government has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the industry association SIA-India to establish India’s first state-level centre of excellence (CoE) in space technology. The initiative, led by the Karnataka Innovation and...
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Foundamental Launches Third Construction-Tech Fund, Deepens India Focus Amid Global Expansion
The Berlin-based venture capital firm aims to close Fund III—anchored in the broader project economy of construction and infrastructure—by the end of calendar 2025. Berlin-based venture capital firm Foundamental has announced the launch of its third fund, reinforcing its commitment to India and the Asia-Pacific region while expanding its global footprint across construction, infrastructure, and...
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Afcons Names Bentley Systems Innovation Partner of the Year 2025 for Driving Infrastructure Digitalisation
The recognition stems from an enterprise agreement that gave Afcons access to over 250 Bentley engineering tools, accelerating project delivery and standardising digital workflows across its infrastructure portfolio. Bentley Systems has been recognised as Afcons Infrastructure’s Innovation Partner of the Year 2025, in recognition for its role in accelerating digital transformation across Afcons’ infrastructure portfolio....
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Indus Towers and IIT Madras Forge Landmark Partnership to Advance GFRP-Based Sustainable Telecom Infrastructure
The collaboration will support advanced research into lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and high-performance structural materials. Indus Towers, one of India’s leading telecom infrastructure providers, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to pioneer research in glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) structural sections. This first-of-its-kind industry-academia collaboration aims to explore the structural, economic, and environmental...
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ISRO, IN-SPACe & HAL Ink SSLV Pact in India’s 100th Space Tech Transfer
Upon completion of the technology transfer in two years, HAL will begin building the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, positioning the country to deliver reliable and affordable launch services for small satellites worldwide. In a landmark move to deepen industry participation in India’s space sector, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), and...
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India’s Chip Ambitions Get a Boost as TCE and ASU Launch Semiconductor Talent Programme
Tata Consulting Engineers and Arizona State University have launched a specialised training programme to equip engineers with the skills needed to build and power India’s semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure. While the Trump administration’s tariff war has signalled a period of economic strain between India and the US, it is increasingly clear that American businesses and institutions...
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ISRO Begins SSLV Launch Pad Construction at Thoothukudi Spaceport
India’s upcoming spaceport offers direct launch paths over the ocean, ideal for SSLV and private missions. The national space agency, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has begun construction of a dedicated launch pad for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district. This marks a key phase in the development...
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ISRO Innovations Continue to Reach Industry as IN-SPACe Signs Five New Deals
With these latest agreements, the total number of technologies transferred to the Indian industry has reached 98. In a significant step towards commercialising space technologies and reducing import dependence, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has facilitated the transfer of five innovations developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to domestic...
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India Post Launches $700 Million Digital Overhaul with Advanced Postal Technology Rollout
Designed to deliver seamless, end-to-end digital solutions—from booking to doorstep—APT bridges urban ambition with rural reach, redefining service delivery across India’s vast postal network. In a landmark move towards digital transformation, India’s Department of Posts has completed the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a ₹58 billion ($700 million) upgrade aimed...
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Genesys International Q1 Profit Surges 32% on Strong Mapping Demand
The company also announced plans to introduce new local intelligence products for the Middle East market as part of its global expansion strategy, as well as develop AI-based applications. Genesys International Corporation Ltd, one of India’s leading geospatial services players, has reported a 32.29 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the first quarter...