According to Bandyopadhyay, NVVN expects to synchronise its initial 500 MWh battery storage capacity within days. Grid synchronisation will allow the system to be connected and tested under operational conditions before commercial service begins.
NTPC’s proposed nuclear expansion covers three geographically distinct regions, with sites identified in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha. Reports indicate that the company is considering facilities with generating capacities ranging from 2 GW to 4 GW at each location, potentially creating a combined development pipeline of up to 12 GW.
The October 8 listings included Sollfege Smart Electronics, EverestIMS Technologies, Dove Soft, SJP Ultrasonics, Eventions, Omara Ventures India and Shree TNB Polymers.
Developed by DRDO’s Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), the fuel-cell-based propulsion system is designed to extend the underwater endurance of diesel-electric submarines without requiring them to surface or snorkel frequently for battery charging.
Under the agreement, Paras Defence holds an exclusive licence to manufacture and commercialise the Guardian-1 counter-drone interceptor in India. The system is a high-speed, battery-powered unmanned aircraft designed to intercept relatively inexpensive aerial threats.
Capital expenditure received ₹2.19 lakh crore, compared with ₹1.80 lakh crore in the FY2025–26 Budget Estimates. Of the current allocation, approximately ₹1.85 lakh crore has been earmarked specifically for capital acquisitions, marking an increase of nearly 24%.
India’s objective of securing a 10% share of global 6G patents and standards contributions represents a strategic shift from deploying telecommunications infrastructure to developing technologies that influence future international networks.
The expansion comes as India’s indigenous defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025–26, representing an increase of 15.6% over the previous financial year. According to the Ministry of Defence, private companies accounted for approximately 24% of total defence production, reflecting their growing participation in India’s defence industrial ecosystem.
Founded in 2024 by Satendra Singh, Prof. B.S. Butola and Dilip Singh, IndigoTex develops wool products, technical textiles and waterless textile-processing technologies. Its research operations are linked to IIT Delhi’s Research and Innovation Park, while manufacturing and finishing capacity is being established at the Rai Industrial Area in Sonipat, Haryana.
An electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart and can help healthcare professionals identify abnormalities that may require further clinical assessment. Conventional ECG systems are generally associated with hospitals, diagnostic centres and clinics, while portable systems can extend basic cardiac assessment closer to patients.
