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Exide Industries to Invest ₹1,400 Crore More in Lithium-Ion Battery Plant to Strengthen India’s EV Battery Manufacturing Ecosystem

Exide Industries is investing an additional ₹1,400 crore in its Bengaluru lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility to expand domestic battery production capacity. The investment will support the first phase of the project, which includes a planned 6 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity aimed at serving India’s growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets. The move strengthens Exide’s transition toward advanced battery technologies and supports India’s goal of building a self-reliant EV battery ecosystem.

Jul 14, 2026

Godrej Finance Targets ₹6,000 Crore Supply Chain Finance Portfolio to Expand MSME Financing

Godrej Finance plans to create a ₹6,000 crore supply chain finance portfolio within five years to expand financing access for MSMEs across India. The initiative focuses on digital lending, working capital solutions, and technology-driven credit assessment to support suppliers, distributors, and small businesses. The strategy aligns with rising demand for supply chain financing as Indian businesses adopt digital procurement and automated payment systems, helping improve liquidity and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Jul 14, 2026

India’s Battery and Semiconductor Sectors Accelerate Toward a High-Growth Decade Driven by AI, EVs, and Manufacturing Investments

India is rapidly strengthening its position in the global battery and semiconductor ecosystem as investments, policy support, AI adoption, electric mobility, and electronics manufacturing create significant opportunities for domestic production, innovation, and supply chain development over the next decade. Industry experts expect strong demand growth across automotive, consumer electronics, renewable energy storage, and advanced computing applications.

Jul 14, 2026

China Advances Methanol Transportation Infrastructure with First Fuel Pipeline Trial, Boosting Clean Energy Supply Chain

China completes its first methanol pipeline transport trial, creating new opportunities for fuel methanol infrastructure, clean energy logistics, and market growth.

Jul 13, 2026

Humanoid Robots Create New Growth Opportunities for Automotive Lightweight Materials, Driving Demand for Aluminum, Magnesium and Composite Solutions

The rise of humanoid robots is creating a new demand frontier for automotive lightweight materials. Aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys and composites used in electric vehicles are increasingly being evaluated for robot frames, joints and structural components, opening new opportunities for material suppliers.

Jul 13, 2026

China and Russia Deepen AI Infrastructure Alliance as Global Data Center Race Accelerates

China and Russia are strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence infrastructure as both nations seek greater technological self-reliance amid growing global competition. Their focus on expanding AI-ready data centers, cloud computing resources, and sovereign digital ecosystems highlights the increasing importance of computing power in the next phase of AI development. The move reflects a broader global trend in which governments and enterprises are investing heavily in advanced data center infrastructure to support AI innovation, national security, and economic growth.

Jul 10, 2026

EPA Announces Nearly $1 Billion PFAS Strategy to Transform Drinking Water Safety and Drive Advanced Remediation Technologies

The EPA’s new PFAS strategy provides nearly $1 billion in funding to help communities address PFAS contamination through drinking water improvements, technical assistance, and advanced treatment technologies. The initiative focuses on controlling PFAS pollution at its source, maintaining drinking water protections for key compounds such as PFOA and PFOS, and accelerating innovation in PFAS removal and destruction solutions.

Jul 10, 2026

Humanoid Robots vs Task-Specific Robots: Why Specialized Automation May Win the Next Robotics Market Battle

Humanoid robots continue attracting global investment, but task-specific robotic systems are emerging as a preferred choice for enterprises seeking scalable, cost-effective, and reliable automation solutions.

Jul 10, 2026

Mitsubishi Motors Accelerates Smart Manufacturing With Humanoid Robot Development for Automotive Factories

Mitsubishi Motors is advancing automotive manufacturing innovation by developing humanoid robots for its factories, combining AI robotics technology with advanced production expertise. The initiative aims to accelerate smart factory transformation through flexible automation, human-robot collaboration, and next-generation industrial robotics solutions.

Jul 10, 2026