Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Cost Rises to Rs 340 Billion
Numaligarh Refinery Limited has revised the cost estimate for its expansion project to Rs 340 billion (bn) and has sought government approval for the higher budget. The company indicated that the revised figure supersedes earlier estimates and will alter the capital requirements for the scheme. The expansion is intended to increase processing capacity and modernise facilities, subject to regulatory clearance. Officials said the request was submitted to federal authorities for consideration and clearance. The revision reflects an upward adjustment driven by increased capital outlay, higher comm..
Cytiva Expands Fast Trak Facility in Bengaluru
Cytiva, a Danaher company, has expanded its Fast Trak process development (PD) and validation services facility in Bengaluru, strengthening India’s position in the global biopharma landscape. The newly inaugurated ~30,000 sq ft centre brings upstream and downstream process development, optimisation, scale-up and validation services under one roof. The facility is designed to support multiple modalities including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), pDNA/mRNA, recombinant proteins and viral vectors. It aims to help biopharma companies across India and Asia-Pacific shorten development timelines, red..
Xbattery Unveils 5kWh Home Energy System
Hyderabad-based deep-tech startup Xbattery has launched XB-5K, a 5kWh scalable energy storage system designed for homes and small offices. Built on the indigenously developed BharatBMS platform, the system aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen India’s domestic battery management ecosystem. The 37 kg plug-and-play unit delivers up to 5kWh of backup power, supporting appliances including air conditioners for up to 24 hours, depending on load conditions. Designed as an advanced home powerbank, the XB-5K integrates data analytics and real-time monitoring to ensure seamless switching b..
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