CIP, Viviid to develop 1.8 GW of renewable projects in India

CCI Fines Publishers' Body Again for Anti-Competitive Practices

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has penalised the Federation of Publishers’ and Booksellers’ Association in India (FPBAI) and three office-bearers for indulging in anti-competitive conduct. This includes fixing inflated conversion rates for imported books and journals, enforcing pricing terms on its members, and promoting only its approved suppliers to institutions. These practices violate Sections 3(3)(a), 3(3)(b) and 3(1) of the Competition Act.Despite an earlier cease and desist order from CCI, old circulars related to discount restrictions remained online and unwithdrawn. Con..

South West Pinnacle Wins Rs 30 Cr Oman Mining Contract

South West Pinnacle Exploration Ltd has secured a Rs 30 crore contract from Minerals Development Oman (MDO) for mining exploration in concession areas 12B and 13.The two-year project will be carried out via Alara Resources LLC, a JV in Oman. MDO, backed by Oman’s investment authorities, focuses on monetising mineral wealth.The contract covers copper, gold, and chromite and highlights South West Pinnacle’s growing footprint in international exploration and mining services. ..

Godrej GEG Boosts Intralogistics with AI and Green Tech

Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) is revolutionising warehouse and factory logistics through its Material Handling Equipment and Storage Solutions arms by integrating AI, IoT, and automation.With 20–25% market share and 85% local sourcing, GEG champions Atmanirbhar Bharat and sustainability. The Chennai plant, a green manufacturing leader, uses RoHS-compliant materials and has slashed energy consumption by 60%.GEG serves e-commerce, FMCG, retail, and cold chains with high-performance racking and electric forklifts. Upcoming IoT-enabled forklifts and telematics solutions aim to improve speed, sa..