

IIM Calcutta launches Advanced Programme in Smart Manufacturing Leadership
As India advances towards its goal of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy, the government is focused on enhancing the manufacturing sector, particularly through smart and digital manufacturing initiatives. With the 'Make in India' initiative having gained momentum, the National Policy on Electronics and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme are further underlining the government's dedication to establishing India as a prominent global manufacturing hub. According to a report by OmniScience Capital, India's manufacturing sector is expected to play a pivotal role in driving economic gr..

Railways Launch Track Solar Panels and New Freight Initiatives
The Ministry of Railways has announced a milestone in green energy innovation with the commissioning of India’s first renewable solar panel system installed between railway tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi.According to the ministry, Indian Railways has commissioned a 70-metre removable solar panel system comprising 28 panels with a 15 KWp capacity. The initiative marks a historic first in the nation’s sustainability drive.At the same time, freight operations have been expanded. On 10 August, the first industrial salt-loaded rake was dispatched from Sanosara on the Bhuj–..

Nikhil Kamath Invests Rs 1.38 Billion in Goldi Solar
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of brokerage firm Zerodha, has announced an investment of Rs 1.38 billion in solar PV module manufacturer Goldi Solar for an undisclosed stake.The Gujarat-based company said it will utilise the fresh capital for expansion initiatives. “Renewable energy in India is a massive sector, and there is an equally massive opportunity to build global-scale companies right here on our home ground,” Kamath noted.Over the past year, Goldi Solar has expanded its solar PV module manufacturing capacity from 3 GW to 14.7 GW and is also advancing its solar cell production facilitie..