PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , Aug. 20, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange built on trust, today announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). As the world s first certifiable international standard for AI management systems, ISO/IEC 42001 marks an important milestone in KuCoin s commitment to building Trusted AI through responsible governance, further strengthening the company s Trust Framework and reinforcing its long-term vision of delivering secure, transparent and trusted digital asset infrastructure.

- 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.

NEW DELHI , Aug. 20, 2026 -- In January 2026, the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) described the world as entering an era of Global Water Bankruptcy, with nearly three-quarters of the global population living in water-insecure or critically water-insecure regions. UNICEF estimates that up to 700 million people could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030 , with arid and semi-arid regions among the most vulnerable.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Next Level Aviation (NLA) , a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President - Global Sales. As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation . Throughout his career, Mr. Fleener has worked in various roles for many of the largest companies in the commercial aviation aftermarket, including an OEM.

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.






Participating in South Asia s leading electronics trade show in Bengaluru, India, September 16 18 Showcasing power semiconductor process technologies including BCD, SiC and GaN while seeking new customers among local fabless companies SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 20, 2026 -- DB HiTek, Korea s leading 8-inch pure-play foundry, announced that it will participate in electronica India 2026 , taking place September 16 18 (local time) in Bengaluru, India. The company aims to strengthen engagement with local customers and expand its presence in the Indian market.

New location increases access to strong talent market and supports plans to create more than 1,000 new roles across managed services, technology, and digital transformation HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Guidehouse, a global professional services firm, has opened a new hub in Hyderabad, India, marking a significant milestone in the firm s ongoing growth across the region as well as its commitment to building career pathways for professionals in high-demand managed services and technology fields.

PUNE, India , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Buying farm tires has traditionally been a transaction. With the opening of India s first Farm Experience Center in Pune, Goodyear is turning it into an experience. Transforming a traditional dealership into an experience-led destination, the center enables farmers, dealers, and OEM partners to explore products, experience Goodyear s technology and receive expert consultation in one place. It also showcases Goodyear s latest farm tire portfolio, including the recently launched Ultra Grip tractor tire, designed specifically for Indian farming conditions.

HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Exicom Tele-Systems Limited (BSE: 544133) (NSE: EXICOM), one of India s leading EV charging and Critical Power companies, today announced the start of manufacturing for advanced liquid-cooled AC and DC power modules at its Hyderabad Smart Manufacturing Facility, making it the first company in India to produce this class of liquid-cooled power electronics for global markets. This launch strengthens Exicom s push to make India a global base for technology-forward manufacturing. It also marks an important step in Exicom s long-term product roadmap, broadening the canvas for high-value exports and further strengthening the company s differentiation as a design-led manufacturer.

NEW DELHI , Aug. 19, 2026 -- ACES India Private Limited, a leading neutral digital infrastructure company and wholly owned subsidiary of ACES, today announced the signing of a 25-year agreement with Reliance Jio to enable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3 network. The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening next-generation telecom infrastructure across one of Mumbai s most critical urban transportation corridors. Under this long-term partnership, Reliance Jio will deliver 4G and 5G services over the mobile infrastructure deployed by ACES India, enabling seamless, high-capacity connectivity across the metro s underground stations and tunnels.






PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , Aug. 20, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange built on trust, today announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). As the world s first certifiable international standard for AI management systems, ISO/IEC 42001 marks an important milestone in KuCoin s commitment to building Trusted AI through responsible governance, further strengthening the company s Trust Framework and reinforcing its long-term vision of delivering secure, transparent and trusted digital asset infrastructure.

For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department. For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department. It can begin with a cut fence, an intruder approaching a substation, an alarm no one trusted enough to investigate, or a rack that ran hot overnight. The cause may be different, but the consequence is often the same: an interruption to operations that can be costly. More than half of significant data center outages can now cost

NEW DELHI , Aug. 19, 2026 -- ACES India Private Limited, a leading neutral digital infrastructure company and wholly owned subsidiary of ACES, today announced the signing of a 25-year agreement with Reliance Jio to enable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3 network. The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening next-generation telecom infrastructure across one of Mumbai s most critical urban transportation corridors. Under this long-term partnership, Reliance Jio will deliver 4G and 5G services over the mobile infrastructure deployed by ACES India, enabling seamless, high-capacity connectivity across the metro s underground stations and tunnels.

Introduces the Zero Friction Enterprise to Close the Gap Between Where Organizations Are and Their North Star LONDON, Aug. 17, 2026 -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), a global provider of IT solutions and services, today introduced the Zero Friction Enterprise, a delivery framework designed to address the operational and technological resistance that slows performance across the enterprise estate. Friction often builds where it is difficult to see early: in aging code, security exposure, delayed delivery, operational noise, late-surfacing defects, and software dependency. Individually manageable, these constraints can collectively reduce an enterprise s ability to respond, adapt, and innovate.

The New York-headquartered global Employer of Record renews its SOC 2 Type II attestation for a full 12-month period, adding to its ISO 27001 and GDPR certifications and its recent A+ platform security rating from Astra Security. NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- RemotePeople, a global provider of Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment services operating in more than 150 countries, today announced the successful completion of its 2026 SOC 2 Type II audit , covering the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Service Criteria. The independent examination was performed by INTERCERT CPA LLC in accordance with AICPA SSAE 21 attestation standards and covered a continuous 12-month observation period from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2026.






Participating in South Asia s leading electronics trade show in Bengaluru, India, September 16 18 Showcasing power semiconductor process technologies including BCD, SiC and GaN while seeking new customers among local fabless companies SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 20, 2026 -- DB HiTek, Korea s leading 8-inch pure-play foundry, announced that it will participate in electronica India 2026 , taking place September 16 18 (local time) in Bengaluru, India. The company aims to strengthen engagement with local customers and expand its presence in the Indian market.

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.

MUMBAI, India , Aug. 17, 2026 -- CitiusTech , a leading digital and enterprise AI company for healthcare and life sciences organizations, today announced that Dhaval Shah, Chief Business Officer for the MedTech (HMT) and Life Sciences (HLS) markets, has been elevated to the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Shyam Karunakaran, Chief Business Officer for Healthcare Payer & Platforms (HHP & Platforms), has been elevated to the role of President, with broad responsibilities spanning enterprise strategy, markets, growth, and execution. Rajan Kohli, Chief Executive Officer, has decided to move on from his role by the end of August 2026 to pursue other opportunities.

Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 brings together business, United Nations and sustainability leaders to advance responsible business and regional collaboration COLOMBO, Sri Lanka , Aug. 12, 2026 -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11 12 August for Forward Faster Now APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth , the flagship regional event of the United Nations Global Compact in Asia-Pacific.

The cost of content debt is greater than the GDP of Japan, the fourth-largest economy in the world NEW YORK , Aug. 11, 2026 -- New research from Storyblok , in collaboration with FT Longitude (part of The Financial Times), uncovers the true cost of content debt: content that is outdated, poorly structured, not optimized for search or AI discovery, and difficult to update and publish efficiently. According to a survey of organizations with at least 1 billion in annual global revenue, content debt is costing enterprises 4.63 trillion worldwide, based on spend devoted to fixing it and revenue at risk from it.






NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 20, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 20th NYSE Live will provide extensive coverage of Lyntris (NYSE: LYNX) celebration. Programming will include coverage of the firm s remarks and an interview with CEO Brian Morrison. Arkaea Media Group CEO Mo Islam will join to dive deeper into Lyntris mission and the trends impacting the defense tech industry. AI-startup Etched announces 700 million in a new funding round. The deal gives Etched a 21 billion valuation, doubling in one month. Joshua Rahn, an investor and co-founder of VC firm Oceans, will join to explain why he is confident about Etched s future. President Trump met with cryptocurrency executives on Wednesday. The price of bitcoin topped 70,000 for the first time since early June. Shares of Global X NYSE 100 components Circle (NYSE: CRCL), Strategy, and BitMine each popped by more than 9% on Wednesday.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 19, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 19th Defense tech firm Lyntris (NYSE: LYNX) will make its trading debut on the NYSE. The firm sold 17 million shares at 17.50 apiece in its IPO. Lyntris will begin trading under the ticker symbol LYNX. INDYCAR driver Marcus Ericsson to discuss the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Ericsson is coming off a victory at Markham last week. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes place August 22-23. LATAM Airlines (NYSE: LTM) CFO Ricardo Bottas to join NYSE Live. Bottas will join to discuss the firm s Q2 earnings earlier this month. The airline reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 28%. Investors await today s Fed Minutes and react to the latest corporate earnings. Approximately two-thirds of traders expect interest rates to hold steady. Target (NYSE: TGT), TJX (NYSE: TJX) and Lowe s (NYSE: LOW) reported earnings this morning.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 17, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 17th Uniphore Co-founder & CEO Umesh Sachdev to discuss latest offering. Marketing AI is built on customer intelligence rather than customer data management. The company says the solution can predict what each customer is likely to do next. The S&P 500 looks to build on a three-week win streak. Retail earnings and Wednesday s Fed Minutes will headline upcoming activity. According to the latest data, nearly 70% of traders expect the Fed to hold rates steady next month. Shares of Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) jumped Friday following inclusion in S&P 500. The platform will be added to the large-cap index ahead of Tuesday s session. Shares popped by 12.6% on Friday following the announcement.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 14th Hippocratic AI says it s announced the next generation of healthcare AI Agentic orchestrators feature teams of conversational voice AI agents focused on delivering outcomes. Co-founder and CEO Munjal Shah will join NYSE Live to take viewers through how the new product works. Renewable energy construction company SunScout to celebrate its dual listing SunScout (NYSE American: SNSC) began trading on NYSE American and NYSE Texas earlier this week. CEO Edwin Cywinski and COO Mark Cywinski will join NYSE Live to discuss the milestone. The S&P 500 will look to build off Thursday s record close. The large-cap index surpassed 7,800 for the first time during Thursday s session. Investors are parsing through July U.S. retail sales data.

Company outlines a system designed to maintain continuity across scenes, episodes, and languages BURBANK, Calif. , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Iyuno today shared new details on the architecture behind CLOE, its AI platform designed to address a key challenge in content production: maintaining consistency at scale. While AI tools can generate outputs quickly, they often struggle to preserve continuity across longer-form content leading to inconsistencies in tone, character, and narrative across workflows.






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.