The two-day semiconductor summit was organised at the Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore as part of Madhya Pradesh’s efforts to attract investment in emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing.
The agreement between CSIR-CRRI and Bharat Tiki Tar Shell India establishes a framework for collaborative research, technology development and the practical application of advanced pavement materials. The partnership will focus on modified bituminous binders and engineering solutions suited to the demanding operational conditions of airport infrastructure.
The proposed facility will focus on advanced semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing technologies, including specialised processes required for high-performance electronic components. The project is particularly relevant to India’s efforts to develop domestic semiconductor capabilities for defence, aerospace, telecommunications and other strategic applications.
The ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Trust ARS Rubber Private Limited to facilitate the commercialisation of its newly developed protective gloves. The agreement establishes cooperation between the research institute and the industry partner for bringing the technology closer to agricultural workers who could benefit from improved hand protection during cotton harvesting.
The proposed five-year assured-order framework addresses a longstanding challenge within India’s defence innovation ecosystem. Developing military technologies often requires substantial investment in research, engineering, testing and certification, while the number of potential customers remains relatively limited.
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited has initiated construction activities at the proposed industrial complex in the Lakhanpur area of Jharsuguda district. The project is being developed in a major coal-producing region associated with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India. Its proximity to domestic coal resources is expected to support the availability of feedstock required for continuous gasification and downstream chemical production.
According to the company, the interceptor has been designed to engage hostile aerial threats through a combination of high-speed flight and AI-assisted navigation. Its intended integration with a broader counter-UAS architecture reflects the importance of coordinating detection, tracking and interception functions within a unified defensive system.
L&T Precision Engineering and Systems has expanded its existing relationship with SCHOTTEL to cover Controllable Pitch Propeller shafting systems intended for commercial ships. The move broadens the companies’ cooperation into an important segment of marine propulsion equipment.
Addressing participants at the event, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh discussed the transformation of India’s defence industrial ecosystem over the past decade. He observed that the country’s manufacturing capabilities had expanded beyond the traditional network of government-owned defence enterprises to include a substantial number of private companies, medium-sized manufacturers and technology startups.
The inauguration ceremony took place on October 24, 2026, at Larsen & Toubro’s A. M. Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. The facility serves as an important industrial centre for the development, assembly and testing activities associated with the indigenous AIP programme.
