NEW DELHI, India, Jan 28: Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited will use Honeywell’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology to produce 80,000 tons per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India. The agreement marks a major step towards establishing one of India’s first grassroots, dedicated SAF production facilities utilizing ethanol as a feedstock. Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet technology enables producers to convert ethanol derived…
Industry Leaders Call for Sustainable Manufacturing, Design-Led Real Estate and Tech-Driven Logistics in Budget 2026
Neal Thakker, Founder and CEO of Magma Group “As India’s manufacturing base scales, the next phase has to be about building factories that are not just bigger, but cleaner and more resilient. From our experience on the ground, MSMEs are ready to invest in energy-efficient machinery, better materials, and circular processes if access to capital and policy support is predictable. Budget 2026 is a real…
India Emerges as Key Investment Hub Amid Global Real Estate Capital Rebound
Global Real Estate Capital Rebounds in 2026 Global R; India Strengthens Position as a Strategic Investment Market: Knight Frank Active Capital 2026 Mumbai, Jan 28: Global institutional investors are set to deploy USD 144 billion into commercial real estate in 2026, marking a clear rebound in investment activity, according to Knight Frank’s latest Active Capital Survey. The research captures the views of 119 of the…
Union Budget Push Accelerates India’s Infrastructure Momentum, Focus Shifts to Water and Urban Growth
Mr Sunil Nair, CEO, Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. ” India’s infrastructure journey has gained remarkable momentum, and what’s commendable is the government’s steadfast commitment demonstrated in the Union Budget 2025-26. Key initiatives included a massive INR 11.21 lakh crore capex allocation, fueling projects like the ₹1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund for cities as growth hubs and water sanitation, alongside the second Asset Monetisation Plan targeting ₹10…
Akme Fintrade Broadens Financial Services, Reinforces Capital Structure
Akme Fintrade Enters Life Insurance Distribution Through Axis Max Life Reinforces Capital Base Through NCD Issuances Mumbai, Jan 28: Akme Fintrade (India) Limited (AFIL) today announced that it has entered into a Corporate Agency Agreement with Axis Max Life Insurance Limited to solicit and procure life insurance products on behalf of Axis Max Life. Through this strategic partnership, Akme Fintrade will leverage its nationwide customer…
India’s Mid-Scale Hotel Market Set for Rapid Growth, With 30 percent of Brands Planning Global Expansion
Bengaluru, Jan 28: India’s mid-scale hotel segment is witnessing significant growth, with the market expanding at a 13% CAGR and poised to reach USD 6.3 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.75 billion in 2023. A new white paper by Hotelogix, a leading global provider of cloud-based hospitality solutions, highlights key trends shaping the sector, including consolidation, international expansion, technology adoption, and IPO momentum. Titled…
Rajendra Joshi Elevated to Associate General Manager, Pre-opening Operations at Sayaji Hotels Ltd
Mumbai, India, Jan 28: Sayaji Hotels Ltd proudly announces the elevation of Rajendra Joshi to the role of Associate General Manager – Pre-opening Operations, effective from January 2026. In this expanded leadership position, Mr. Joshi will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and steering strategic property launches as the hospitality group continues its rapid expansion across India. With nearly two decades of rich…
TV Industry Urges Focused Budget Support to Boost Domestic Manufacturing and Exports
By- Mr. Arjun Bajaj, Director, Videotex International Pvt Ltd. As the Union Budget approaches, the television manufacturing industry hopes for a focused policy support that reflects the reality of TVs no longer being a luxury product, but an integral part of the Indian household. With the Indian TV industry valued at nearly USD 15 billion, it plays a significant role in domestic manufacturing, employment generation,…
Akums Strengthens Presence in Regulated Markets with EU GMP Approvals for 2 Haridwar Plants
New Delhi, Jan 28: Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with the renewal of European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU GMP) certification for its Plant 1 facility and the grant of EU GMP certification for its Plant 2 facility, both located in SIDCUL, Haridwar. The certifications were awarded following recent inspections conducted…
Kia India Delivers More Value with Expansion of Syros Line-Up; Introduces HTK(EX)
Mumbai, Jan 28: Driven by customer feedback and evolving preferences, Kia India, one of country’s leading mass-premium automaker, today expanded the Syros line-up with the introduction of the new HTK (EX) trim. Priced at ₹9,89,000 (ex-showroom) for petrol powertrain and ₹10,63,900 (ex-showroom) for diesel, the new trim enhances the overall value proposition across the range. “At Kia, customer insights guide every product decision we make. The introduction…