Niharika Singh

The 19th edition of Fire India International Conference & Exhibition, concluded on a high note, reinforcing its position as South Asia’s foremost fire safety and life protection platform, writes Ashish Bhatia.

Tsuyo Manufacturing’s LOI with Karnataka marks a strategic push to scale India’s EV powertrain capabilities through advanced production and integrated testing, writes Niharika singh

The Vedanta Group is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 49 following a sudden cardiac arrest.

In an Upfront conversation, Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV, reiterates the high growth potential of the 2-3.5-tonne SCV pickup segment and a flexible approach to meet future market requirements to Ashish Bhatia.

In an industry where navigation has long been defined by speed and distance, drivebuddyAI is shifting the conversation toward something far more consequential the quality of the road itself. The company has secured a patent for its Integrated Dynamic Road Quality Assessment System and Method, a technology that introduces a new layer of intelligence to mobility by making road conditions a measurable, actionable parameter.

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has crossed the milestone of 100,000 vehicle sales in FY 2025-26, marking its highest-ever annual performance. The achievement reflects the realization of a key vision set at the inception of the Volvo-Eicher partnership in 2008 and underscores the company’s continued growth momentum in India’s commercial vehicle industry.

For decades, Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) has operated at the heart of industries where terrain defines performance-powering tractors across farmlands, supporting mining operations, and enabling heavy machinery in some of the toughest off-road conditions. Now, the company is shifting gears toward a very different landscape-India’s fast-moving highways. In a significant strategic move, BKT has entered the country’s consumer tyre market with the launch of its On-Highway tyre portfolio, marking the beginning of a new phase in its growth journey. Announced in Mumbai on February 24, 2026, the move represents a significant expansion for BKT beyond its well-established leadership in the Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) segment. The company introduced a range of tyres designed specifically for two-wheelers and Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCV), highlighting its long-term commitment to India’s rapidly expanding mobility and replacement tyre markets. With this launch, BKT aims to bring its decades of engineering expertise, manufacturing discipline and global experience to India’s on-road transportation ecosystem-one that includes millions of daily commuters, commercial fleets and logistics operators. Speaking at the launch event, Arvind Poddar, Chairman and Managing Director of BKT, emphasised that the move aligns with the company’s broader vision of supporting India’s evolving mobility landscape. According to Poddar, the company aims to offer tyres that deliver safety, reliability and value while building long-term partnerships with consumers, distributors and dealers under the philosophy of”BKT – Growing Together.”

India’s automotive and mobility ecosystem is racing to decouple from rare earth import dependence, writes Ashish Bhatia.

The commercial deployment of artificial intelligence systems increasingly relies on layered supply chains involving foundation model providers, API intermediaries, system integrators, and enterprise deployers. This multi-tiered structure complicates a fundamental legal question, liability for outputs generated by AI systems. As regulatory frameworks evolve, the allocation of risk through contract is becoming the primary mechanism through which parties attempt to manage uncertainty.

India's frozen food market has nearly doubled in five years, growing at a CAGR of 15% from Rs 9,200 crore in FY 2020 to Rs 18,400 crore in FY 2025, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17% to reach Rs 40,500 crore by FY 2030. Behind these numbers sits a less obvious story built by hotels and restaurants rather than convenience stores and supermarkets.