Industry veteran brings 20+ years of experience advancing decarbonization technologies from research to commercial deployment HOUSTON , Aug. 25, 2026 -- Utility Global ( Utility ), a global company enabling economic industrial decarbonization, today announced the appointment of Erik Meuleman, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer. Meuleman joins Utility as the company continues rapid acceleration of its proprietary H2Gen technology from proven technology into broad commercial deployment, bringing more than two decades of experience advancing separation and carbon capture technologies from early-stage research through commercial-ready systems.

Veteran Tech Leader Brings 25-Plus Years of IT, Cybersecurity, and AI Experience to Modernize Platforms and Strengthen Security DENVER, Colo. , Aug. 25, 2026 -- Spinnaker Support , the third-party software support leader entrusted by 1,300+ global clients, today announced the appointment of Rex Young as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting to CEO Matt Stava, Young will lead Spinnaker s global technology strategy as the company expands to meet the accelerating global demand for Oracle, SAP, VMware, and PostgreSQL support.

SHERIDAN, Wyo. , Aug. 25, 2026 -- BL Networks, operating under ASN 399629, today detailed its ongoing global infrastructure expansion. Highlighting a multi-year project to strategically meet demand for associated privacy-VPS provider BitLaunch, it reinforces its commitment to deliver high-performance and low-latency networking to a growing global user base of privacy-conscious cloud users. BLNWX: The Latest Network Expansions Over the past three years, BL Networks has ramped up its mission to deliver private infrastructure to growing internet populations. Its most recent expansions include:

NxtGen, Indian sovereign cloud and AI leader opens managed cloud and AI services to international markets, backed by a coordinated flag relay from the Himalayas to India Gate MUMBAI, India , Aug. 25, 2026 -- NxtGen today announced the global launch of SpeedCloud Global, extending its enterprise-grade managed cloud and AI services from India to international markets. The launch positions NxtGen to compete directly with global hyperscalers on the metric that matters most to enterprises: superior performance at materially lower cost.

QINGDAO, China , Aug. 24, 2026 -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, ranked No. 1 globally in shipments of TVs 100 inches and above in H1 2026, according to Omdia, accounting for a 55.1% market share. The result reflects demand for larger, more immersive screens and Hisense s ability to bring premium big-screen experiences into more homes. Building on this leadership, Hisense is putting the viewing experience first turning display technology into more immersive, lifelike experiences. The UR9 Series advances RGB MiniLED technology by independently controlling red, green and blue light at the backlight source, delivering richer colors, deeper contrast and greater detail so movies feel more cinematic, sports more vivid and every scene truer to life.






BENGALURU, India, Aug. 25, 2026 -- CheQ, India s leading credit card management platform, today announced the launch of CheQ UPI, expanding its proposition from credit management into everyday digital payments. The new offering enables users to make seamless UPI payments using linked bank accounts and RuPay credit cards by scanning any UPI QR code across India s merchant network. With CheQ UPI, CheQ became the first platform to offer rewards on UPI payments made through RuPay-linked credit cards, bringing together the convenience of UPI, the benefits of credit card rewards and CheQ s broader credit ecosystem in a single experience.

Grundfos-led roundtable at ISHRAE CoOL Conclave 3.0 identifies district cooling as a strategic enabler of energy security, sustainable urbanization, and net-zero growth COIMBATORE, India, Aug. 25, 2026 -- As India experiences unprecedented urban growth, rising temperatures, and increasing demand for cooling, industry leaders, policymakers, urban planners, utilities, developers, academics, and sustainability experts convened at ISHRAE CoOL Conclave 3.0 in Coimbatore to discuss one critical question: how can India secure its cooling future while continuing its path towards sustainable growth and Viksit Bharat 2047?

Empowering two Ashoka Fellows with financial support, leadership training, and global exposure MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organization that supports leading social entrepreneurs addressing complex societal challenges.

Will leverage its products portfolio led by Cogentiq MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Fractal Analytics Ltd . (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a global enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500 organizations, today announced the launch of its dedicated India Business Unit (India BU), to help India s large enterprises accelerate business transformation through its enterprise agentic AI platform, Cogentiq , and other products.

NxtGen, Indian sovereign cloud and AI leader opens managed cloud and AI services to international markets, backed by a coordinated flag relay from the Himalayas to India Gate MUMBAI, India , Aug. 25, 2026 -- NxtGen today announced the global launch of SpeedCloud Global, extending its enterprise-grade managed cloud and AI services from India to international markets. The launch positions NxtGen to compete directly with global hyperscalers on the metric that matters most to enterprises: superior performance at materially lower cost.





Granted Patent for Developing Touch Free Garbage Collection, Segregation and Disposal System CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 21, 2026 -- In a bid to addresses the challenges of labour-intensive garbage collection and segregation, a team of Chandigarh University (CU) researchers has conceived and patented a solar-powered mobile robotic garbage collection system for automatic segregation and disposal of the garbage. Chandigarh University researchers including Prof (Dr) Nitin Sharma, Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE), Chandigarh University along with Dr Paras Chawla, former professor at CU s ECE department and three ECE students Hemant Kalia, Jayant Pathak, and Ritesh Sharma have been granted a patent for this invention titled Garbage Collection System and Method Thereof by the Patent Office, Government of India in June 2026.

The event brings together customers, partners, and industry leaders to advance endpoint security, resilience, and secure workspace delivery. MELBOURNE, Australia , Aug. 21, 2026 -- IGEL , a global software company delivering the IGEL Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform , today announced it is bringing the IGEL Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia, for a showcase on September 17, 2026, at Park Hyatt Melbourne . The one-day program will bring together IT and security leaders to examine the endpoint security, resilience, and workspace delivery priorities shaping enterprise strategy across the region.

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 20, 2026 -- For Supreme Infrastructure India Limited, the next phase is beginning with something the company has built for decades: buildings. While infrastructure remains at the core of its business, the company is seeing renewed opportunity in building construction and RCC frame structures, areas where it has an established execution track record. With a strong foundation in EPC, the focus now is on putting these capabilities back to work, strengthening execution and taking on larger and more complex projects.

Researchers Patent brings innovative vehicle diagnostics to Deliver Complete Vehicle Servicing at Doorstep CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 19, 2026 -- A team of Chandigarh University researchers has developed a mobile Vehicle Maintenance System , designed to bring multiple vehicle maintenance services including vehicle diagnostics, engine and brake oil replacement, wheel alignment, hydraulic lifting and washing to the customer s doorstep, thus reducing the inconvenience of queuing up at the service centres for long hours for service of the vehicle.

Chandigarh University becomes India s First University to Unveil Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047 to Strengthen Universities Role in National Space Missions CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 17, 2026 -- Giving a major thrust to India s growing space ambitions, Chandigarh University on Monday brought together the country s leading space scientists, mission leaders, astronaut, industry experts and academia at the National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026 to deliberate on the emerging technologies and capabilities that will shape India s next generation of space missions. Organised by Chandigarh University s Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology (KCC) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), two-day conclave features participation of 30 distinguished scientists, mission leaders and technologists from ISRO, IIST, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), along with 10 CEOs and senior leaders from leading Indian space industries and start-ups.






BENGALURU, India, Aug. 25, 2026 -- CheQ, India s leading credit card management platform, today announced the launch of CheQ UPI, expanding its proposition from credit management into everyday digital payments. The new offering enables users to make seamless UPI payments using linked bank accounts and RuPay credit cards by scanning any UPI QR code across India s merchant network. With CheQ UPI, CheQ became the first platform to offer rewards on UPI payments made through RuPay-linked credit cards, bringing together the convenience of UPI, the benefits of credit card rewards and CheQ s broader credit ecosystem in a single experience.

NxtGen, Indian sovereign cloud and AI leader opens managed cloud and AI services to international markets, backed by a coordinated flag relay from the Himalayas to India Gate MUMBAI, India , Aug. 25, 2026 -- NxtGen today announced the global launch of SpeedCloud Global, extending its enterprise-grade managed cloud and AI services from India to international markets. The launch positions NxtGen to compete directly with global hyperscalers on the metric that matters most to enterprises: superior performance at materially lower cost.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Aug. 24, 2026 -- ShardLab, a fintech venture studio backed by global investment firm Hashed, has made a strategic investment in StoreHub, one of Southeast Asia s leading commerce and payments platforms. The two companies will also form a joint venture to explore new consumer payment and rewards experiences for merchants and consumers across the region. StoreHub operates across Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Japan, serving 20,000+ merchant locations. Its platform processes more than 200 million transactions annually, representing approximately US 3.5 billion in annual transaction value.

- New omnibus-style video shows aespa enjoying Shin Ramyun in everyday moments - SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Nongshim will launch the second phase of its global Shin Ramyun campaign on August 20 featuring global K-pop force aespa, as Shin Ramyun s global ambassador. The campaign is designed specifically for international markets and will roll out across 14 key countries. Through a variety of digital content, Nongshim aims to introduce consumers around the world to the Spicy Happiness of Shin Ramyun, the simple joy of enjoying its signature spicy taste in everyday life.

WUHAN, China , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Guide, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging technology, announced the launch of MobIR 3.0, a new-generation dual-vision thermal camera compatible for iOS & Android smartphones. Powered by Guide s ApexVision Ultra-Clarity Imaging Technology (NETD 15mK) , MobIR 3.0 captures subtle temperature differences and fine details . Its dual-vision capability helps users quickly locate hotspots, while a built-in AI Assistant provides intelligent guidance for a next-level inspection experience. Combining professional-grade thermal imaging capabilities with smartphone portability, MobIR 3.0 enables faster, smarter, and more efficient inspections anytime, anywhere.






News Summary: RelativityOne now integrates with Google Cloud s Gemini Enterprise for Legal through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This integration enables shared users to accelerate enterprise workflows with increased speed and security. The MCP integration for Gemini Enterprise is another informed step toward strengthening the intuitive experience of the company s AI platform for legal data intelligence, expanding the legal work it supports by bringing it to legal professionals where and how they work.

Will leverage its products portfolio led by Cogentiq MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Fractal Analytics Ltd . (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a global enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500 organizations, today announced the launch of its dedicated India Business Unit (India BU), to help India s large enterprises accelerate business transformation through its enterprise agentic AI platform, Cogentiq , and other products.

New platform combines Europe s sovereign AI infrastructure with healthcare-grade AI governance to give enterprises control, compliance, and lower AI costs COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Aug. 20, 2026 -- The Danish Center for AI Innovation ( DCAI ) and Corti , frontier lab for clinical-grade AI, today announced the launch of Corti Models, a governed AI infrastructure layer that gives European enterprises full sovereignty, governance, and cost control over their AI strategies.

17th edition of the longest-running GCC and technology awards recognizes 18 organizations and leaders defining the next era of value creation from India BENGALURU, India , Aug. 19, 2026 -- The 17th edition of the Zinnov Awards, held on Day 1 of Zinnov Confluence 2026, recognized 18 organizations and leaders across 10 categories for their impact on innovation, AI, leadership, talent, culture, and enterprise value creation. One of the most coveted recognitions in the GCC ecosystem, the Zinnov Awards celebrate the Titans in Tech building world-class capabilities from India for the world.

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that Cellebrite Genesis is expanding to more global markets and is now generally available for enterprise organizations. The expansion builds on a successful early access program and strong momentum following Genesis June 2026 public safety launch. Genesis has seen meaningful user growth worldwide and continues to expand internationally, with availability now in Australia and the United Kingdom and is expected to be available to the European Union later this month.






The past year has tested industries with uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change. Yet, it has also revealed resilience, innovation, and adaptability. This special year-end cover story reviews the key shifts that shaped Indian industry—technology adoption, policy impact, workforce evolution, and strategic realignments—setting the stage for what lies ahead.
December is a time to pause, reflect, and prepare. As the year draws to a close, this edition of The Industrial looks back at the forces that reshaped manufacturing and industrial operations across the country. More importantly, it looks forward—to lessons learned, opportunities ahead, and the mindset required for the coming year. Industry is no longer static; it is evolving faster than ever.