VoLT raises an undisclosed amount of seed funding from YMS Mobitech

New Delhi [India], March 12: The Indian fasteners market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, having reached USD 11.2 billion in 2025 and is projected by the IMARC Group to surge to USD 17.0 billion by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of 4.67% during 2026-2034. This dynamic growth is fueled by the expansion of the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, as well as increasing demand for high-performance, lightweight fasteners, and strategic government initiatives such as "Make in India." In this thriving context and to boost domestic manufacturing, Messe Stuttgart India has launched FASTNEX 2027 with its highly anticipated Signature Edition, set to take place from 8th to 10th February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event stands as a crucial platform for industry professionals to showcase innovative products, access market intelligence, foster collaborations, and expand their business networks, ultimately contributing to the overall advancement of India's manufacturing sector.

Chandigarh [India], March 12: inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform known for its fair-price model and user-first approach, today announced the launch of inDrive Ride XL in Chandigarh. The new category introduces spacious 6-seater vehicles, designed to make group travel, family outings, airport transfers, and intercity journeys more comfortable while allowing passengers to negotiate and agree on a fair fare directly with drivers.

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], March 12: In a significant boost to India's power transmission and railway electrification sectors, COELME-EGIC (Italy & France) and Southern States (USA) have entered into a strategic joint venture with iSAT India.

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 12: As a strategic move to refresh and strengthen its core vision, Hong Leong Islamic Bank ("HLB Islamic" or the "Bank") is transitioning to a refreshed consumer-facing brand identity, now known as HLB Islamic, and a strengthened core proposition that approaches financial services not as a series of siloed products and transactions, but as total wealth stewardship through a Shariah-principle-guided life-cycle approach known as Hayat @ HLB Islamic. This evolution is rooted in the Bank's new philosophy, 'Timeless Principles Guiding Tomorrow's Wealth', introduced during its 20th anniversary last December to signal a new chapter in wealth stewardship.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 11: A remarkable breakthrough has occurred in the field of environmental science that could redefine the way pollution is controlled. Ahmedabad-based Radheeka Environment Private Limited has developed an innovative machine called AIR TREATMENT PLANT (ATP) that not only cleans air and dust but also operates using dirty water (wastewater) and in return releases purified water.

India is not China as the two countries differ significantly in their global outlook, development model and approach to international partnerships, Amb (ret) Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), told ANI today. Keshap, who is also Senior Vice President for South Asia at the US Chamber of Commerce, said India's rise in global affairs would benefit both the United States and the broader international community.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 10: Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the global leader in innovative cruise travel, took delivery of Norwegian Luna™, the 21st ship in its award-winning fleet, from Fincantieri, a global leader in high-complexity shipbuilding, at its shipyard in Marghera, Italy.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 10: CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, 'CA Grameen', or the 'Company'), the country's largest Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFI), has signed a syndicated social loan facility of USD 75 million, qualifying as an ECB under the automatic route of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). HSBC acted as the Sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for the social loan fund raise, securing participations from HSBC (Gift City), Doha Bank (Qatar), State Bank (Mauritius) Ltd., Bank of China Ltd. (China), and National Development Bank Plc (Sri Lanka). This transaction reinforces CA Grameen's strong track record of raising international funds through innovative financing solutions.

An Australia-India partnership took a step closer to green steel through a "world-first" use of agricultural waste in steelmaking during a successful commercial-scale trial in India. Researchers from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) demonstrated a viable approach to cut emissions by partially replacing coal with locally sourced rice husk pellets.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 9: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS Bengaluru) continues to strengthen its academic and career outcomes for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students by combining holistic development, structured internship support, and dedicated placement assistance. The institute's approach is designed to prepare students not only for corporate careers but also for higher education opportunities at leading MBA institutions.