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In a major move to bolster India’s specialty chemicals sector, Cabot Sanmar—a joint venture between the US-based Cabot Corporation and India’s The Sanmar Group—announced a significant expansion of its fumed silica manufacturing capacity on Saturday. The brownfield project, located in Mettur, Salem district, involves an investment of ₹220 crore (approximately $25 million) aimed at addressing the surging domestic demand for high-performance chemical ingredients. The foundation stone for the new unit was unveiled by Sean Keohane, president and CEO of Cabot Corporation, alongside Vijay Sankar, chairman of The Sanmar Group. This expansion is strategically timed to support India’s rapidly growing advanced…

Amid tightening regulatory scrutiny on surveillance systems in India, Pushkar Gokhale, Business Head – Security Solutions Business at Godrej Enterprises Group, has said the recent actions mark a critical turning point for the country’s security industry. In a statement, Gokhale noted that in sensitive categories like CCTV, where data protection and national security intersect, “trust and accountability cannot be optional.” He highlighted that Indian brands have gained credibility by aligning with local regulations, strengthening data security practices, and maintaining consistent product quality and service support. The development comes at a time when concerns around data vulnerabilities and supply chain transparency…

The IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 concluded at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, marking a major milestone in India’s push to build a globally competitive skilled workforce. Organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation, the event brought together over 650 participants across 63 skill categories. A total of 288 competitors were awarded medals, including 63 gold, 64 silver, 68 bronze, and 93 medallions for excellence, with 45 women among the winners. Odisha emerged as the top-performing state with 57 medals, followed by Tamil Nadu with 46. Addressing the closing ceremony,…

TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of the all-new 2026 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, introducing upgraded features across variants to strengthen its position in the premium 160cc motorcycle segment. The updated range now gets a projector headlamp, all-LED lighting and Assist & Slipper Clutch technology across more variants, enhancing safety, night-time visibility and rider control. The company has introduced two new variants alongside the existing top-end trim, which already features USD suspension, TFT display and traction control. The motorcycle continues to deliver best-in-class 17.55 PS power and retains key features such as three ride modes—Sport, Urban and Rain—along…

As India marks World Health Day, new insights from Aon highlight a widening gap between the true cost of critical illnesses and the financial protection available to individuals and families. Despite increasing awareness and insurance adoption, rising healthcare costs and evolving treatment pathways are leaving many underinsured at a time when they are most vulnerable. At Aon, the critical illness protection gap is defined as the shortfall between the actual financial impact of a serious illness and the protection available through insurance, employer benefits, and personal savings. This gap extends beyond hospitalisation costs to include income disruption, long recovery periods,…