Category : Industry


India's Passenger Vehicle Sales Grow in February 2026

India's passenger vehicle market maintained steady momentum in February 2026, with major carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai reporting significant year-on-year growth, while Honda saw a decline.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift Spied Undisguised with New Design

The updated Maruti Suzuki Brezza subcompact SUV has been spotted without camouflage, showcasing chrome highlights, new alloy wheels, and a redesigned interior with a larger touchscreen. Expected features include wireless charging and a possible 6-speed ma

Kakinada Blast: 21 Dead, Survivor's Miraculous Escape

A devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem, Kakinada, has claimed 21 lives. Samuel, a worker who miraculously survived, attributes his escape to divine intervention as investigators probe the cause.

Indian Car Sales Soar in Feb with Export Boom

India's top automakers, including Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, posted double-digit growth in February 2026, driven by robust exports and steady domestic demand, despite geopolitical risks.

Nagpur Factory Blast: 18 Dead in Detonator Section

A devastating explosion at a Nagpur explosives factory claimed 18 lives in the detonator crimping area. The blast occurred during morning preparations, with officials confirming the detonators were for industrial mining use, not military purposes.

Prayagraj Paddy Procurement Hits Record 105% of Target

Prayagraj district achieves record paddy procurement at 105% of target, with 2.88 lakh metric tonnes purchased. Direct payments to farmers within 48 hours and elimination of middlemen mark significant agricultural success.

CG Semi to Start Commercial Chip Production in Sanand Soon

CG Semi Private Limited is poised to begin commercial operations at its Sanand OSAT facility, with a second plant due by 2027 to produce 4 billion chips annually for automotive and IoT sectors, as announced at Gujarat SemiConnect 2026.

Nagpur Factory Blast Kills 18, Injures 24 in Detonator Unit

A devastating explosion at SBL Energy Ltd's detonator manufacturing unit in Raulgaon village near Nagpur killed 18 workers, mostly women, and injured 24 others. Rescue operations faced challenges as authorities launch a detailed inquiry.

Four Firms Bid for Bengaluru's Hebbal Short Tunnel Project

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has received bids from four infrastructure companies for the Hebbal short tunnel project, estimated at Rs 1,086 crore, amid ongoing debates about its long-term utility among mobility experts.

Rajasthan Decentralizes MSME, ODOP Approvals for Speed

Rajasthan's Industries Department has decentralized approval processes for MSME and ODOP schemes, empowering DICC managers to directly approve applications, eliminating committee delays and accelerating benefit disbursal.

Pune Farmers' Crops Fail Due to Alleged Bad Jowar Seeds

Hundreds of farmers in Pune district suffer mounting losses as allegedly substandard jowar seeds distributed for the rabi season lead to poor yields, affecting 240 acres in Bhor taluka alone, with financial impacts estimated in crores.

Tripura Boosts Flower Production with Special Measures

Tripura's agriculture minister announces specialized initiatives to enhance floriculture, citing rising demand since 2018-19. The state ranks second globally in flower cultivation, with traditional and high-tech farming seeing significant growth.

India's Heaviest Hydro Rotor Installed at Subansiri Project

NHPC successfully lowered the 673-tonne Generator Rotor for Unit 5 of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, the heaviest equipment ever handled in India's hydropower history, advancing the 2,000 MW project toward commissioning.

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