MILESEEY Opens Pre-Sales for GripSound Xmini, Bringing AI-Powered Calls and Wearable Audio to the Jobsite and Outdoors
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Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 closes with a blueprint for India's next export leap
Synopsis: India s exports hit a record 863.1 billion in FY26, yet the businesses driving that growth rarely share the spotlight. On September 25 in New Delhi, the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026, in association with The Economic Times, closed its 2026 cycle with a summit on market access, growth corridors and outbound compliance, and 16 category winners that show what Indian global enterprise looks like today. NEW DELHI , Oct. 13, 2026 -- India s combined goods and services exports reached an all-time high of 863.1 billion in FY26 , according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Services did the heavy lifting: they rose 8.7% to a record 421.3 billion , up from 387.5 billion a year earlier, and now make up 48.8% of the country s total export basket. Back in FY15, services exports stood at 158.1 billion.
LIXIL Expands Housing Technology Business in India with New Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad
Driven by the newly formed LHT Global organization, this strategic expansion accelerates international growth to meet surging demand. GURUGRAM, India , Oct. 13, 2026 -- LIXIL Corporation ( LIXIL ), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint with a new window manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India. Spanning 500,000 square feet and slated to commence operations in 2028, the new plant will substantially boost LIXIL s local production capabilities in the country aligning with the Indian government s Make in India initiative while establishing a highly responsive, localized supply chain under its LIXIL Housing Technology (LHT) India business.
Panchshil's EON Kharadi Achieves Number 1 Ranking in GRESB Audit among all Indian Peers with a 5 Star Rating
PUNE, India , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Panchshil has announced the final results of its first-ever participation in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2026. Of the three Panchshil Office Park entities assessed, EON Free Zone I and II ranked 1 st with a 5 Star rating, World Trade Center, Pune and Vantage ranked 3 rd with a 5 Star rating, while Tech Park One and Panchshil Business Park East ranked 8 th with a 4 Star rating among the Indian peer group that includes established Indian real estate organisations with prior GRESB participation.
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) honours Afcons with National Environmental Excellence Award
MUMBAI, India , Oct. 12, 2026 -- Afcons Infrastructure Limited has been honoured with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2026 in the category of Biodiversity Management for its work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project (C-2 Package). The award recognizes Afcons commitment to integrating industry-leading environmental stewardship into large-scale infrastructure development while maintaining operational excellence and sustainable project delivery.
Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank Season 2 with US $15-Million Funding Pool to Help Young Innovators Take Ideas to Market; Accelerate India's Start-up Growth
Chandigarh University Launches CU-IRP in Collaboration with IIT Madras as a Plug-and-Play R&D Hub to Connect Industry with Academic Research and Startups CHANDIGARH, India , Oct. 10, 2026 -- Chandigarh: Expanding funding opportunities for India s next generation of entrepreneurs, Chandigarh University has launched Season 2 of Campus Tank India s Next Unicorn , India s first university-led startup launchpad with a US 15-million funding pool up from US 6 million in Season 1, providing young innovators opportunity to pitch their ideas and access investors, mentorship and support to take their ideas to market and strengthen India s start-up growth and build capacity to develop market-ready products and technology-driven enterprises.
KONE Inaugurates India's First Digital Experience Centre in Pune to Advance Digital Innovation
Tejas Networks and Qualcomm jointly demonstrate 6G Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) technology at India Mobile Congress 2026
IMC 2026: From Connectivity to Deployment at Scale, Fibocom Strengthens Its IoT Presence in India
SGS WINS SAF SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE AWARD AT INDIA SAF CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2026
Embark and Tavant Partner to Enable AI-Ready Global Capability Centres in India
Dreame Technology Announces Great Indian Festival 2026 Sale with Its Best-Ever Prices on Smart Home and Personal Care Products
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BendPak Launches Ranger DST30PX Balancer to Speed Up Large Wheel Service
Wheel balancer smoothly handles tires up to 43 inches with precision accuracy New Ranger DST30PX Wheel Balancer Prevents Bottlenecks The new DST30PX Professional Wheel Balancer from Ranger Division of BendPak is engineered with a robust new hood design, larger shaft and overhauled structural chassis to handle oversized wheels and improve shop cycle times. Ranger DST30PX Delivers One-Spin Balancing with Precision The new Ranger DST30PX wheel balancer combines 145-lb. capacity, 30-inch wheel diame
Toptal Launches ExpertCrowd to Train AI with Vetted Domain Experts, Releases Frontier SWE Benchmark
SAN FRANCISCO , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Toptal , the world s largest talent network of highly skilled domain experts, today announced the launch of ExpertCrowd , a platform for training and improving AI models and systems through RLHF, RL data generation, data labeling, and model evaluation. ExpertCrowd combines its advanced platform for AI model development and testing with Toptal s global network of specialized talent to help frontier AI labs, innovative enterprises, and fast-growing startups build more accurate and capable AI models and systems.
Graylog v7.2 launches the Verascend™ Incident System, transforming how security teams detect and respond to threats
HOUSTON , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Graylog today launched the Verascend Incident System with Graylog v7.2. Verascend turns correlated, risk-scored events into prioritized cases, so security analysts investigate verified incidents instead of sorting through individual alerts. The launch comes as attackers adopt AI to move faster. Europe s cybersecurity agency, ENISA, found ransomware operators using AI coding assistants to build the platforms they rent to affiliates, and it expects AI to directly enable more stages of an attack through 2026 a pace that leaves lean security teams on legacy tools drowning in alerts.
Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations
Unified platform helps teams build once, scale globally, guided by our Responsible AI Principles TORONTO , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Manulife today announced the launch of its proprietary enterprise AI platform, marking a significant milestone in the company s journey to become AI-powered across its core operations. The platform provides a robust operating environment that enables teams across the enterprise to build, deploy and manage AI solutions consistently. By providing a common foundation for development and governance, it will allow Manulife to scale AI across markets while supporting the unique needs of different businesses and jurisdictions.
Waters Launches AI Link, Advancing AI-Enabled LC-MS Workflows from Research to Release
Accelerates research and development by enabling AI-augmented workflows and automated lab-in-the-loop cycles, already a new and fast-growing source of demand for Waters instruments and consumables Leverages Waters unique ability to take an AI-directed experiment from the research bench into development and into Empower Software, carrying its audit trail as the molecule moves into downstream, regulated settings Joins Anthropic s Model Hardware Standard (MHS) research program designed to enable AI agents to operate Waters instrument hardware directly and autonomously, cutting instrument integration from weeks to hours Brings Anthropic s Model Context Protocol (MCP) to waters_connect Software, enabling scientists to direct Waters instruments through proprietary agents linked to large language models (LLMs), as well as Claude Science
zagg.money Launches Dussehra UPI Challenge, Get 10X Multiplier on Accumulated Cashback through RuPay Credit Card
Paris Motor Show 2026, GAC Launches Global Service Brand GAC CARE+ in Europe, Delivering Around-the-Clock Care
Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank Season 2 with US $15-Million Funding Pool to Help Young Innovators Take Ideas to Market; Accelerate India's Start-up Growth
GenScript Launches Life Sciences Startup PitchFest with NVIDIA to Accelerate Biotech Innovation
Abusix launches 'Abusix Frontline' to invest in long-term partner growth
Structurely Rebrands as 21X and Launches Sports Revenue Platform in Partnership with GameAbove Sports
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Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $227 Billion in 2029 as Buildout Accelerates, SEMI Projects
U.S. Construction Pipeline Expands Amid Strong Global 300mm Investment SAN FRANCISCO , Oct. 13, 2026 -- SEMICON West -- Global 300mm front-end fab equipment spending is projected to reach 149 billion in 2026, up 31% year-over-year, SEMI reported today in its latest 300mm Fab Outlook . Investment is expected to continue growing at double-digit rates through 2029, reaching 227 billion. The stronger investment trajectory is accompanied by a sustained pipeline of new 300mm fabs and production lines moving through construction and into operation. Excluding pure R&D fabs, SEMI projects 20 new 300mm fabs or lines to begin construction worldwide in 2026 and 18 in 2027. In the United States, three are projected to begin construction in 2026 and four in 2027.
Aarti Industries enters into a 10+ year strategic and dedicated manufacturing & supply agreement with a global speciality chemical company
The dedicated long-term arrangement offers an estimated revenue potential of 1,500 crores over the contract period. MUMBAI, India , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global manufacturer of speciality chemicals, today announced that it has entered into a 10+ year dedicated manufacturing and supply agreement with a leading global speciality chemical company serving diverse industries with a cumulative revenue potential of approximately Rs 1500 crores (about US 150 million) over its contract term. The agreement establishes a new customer relationship for AIL and supports the customer s expanding requirements in India.
Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations
Unified platform helps teams build once, scale globally, guided by our Responsible AI Principles TORONTO , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Manulife today announced the launch of its proprietary enterprise AI platform, marking a significant milestone in the company s journey to become AI-powered across its core operations. The platform provides a robust operating environment that enables teams across the enterprise to build, deploy and manage AI solutions consistently. By providing a common foundation for development and governance, it will allow Manulife to scale AI across markets while supporting the unique needs of different businesses and jurisdictions.
Paris Motor Show 2026, GAC Launches Global Service Brand GAC CARE+ in Europe, Delivering Around-the-Clock Care
PARIS , Oct. 12, 2026 -- On October 12, the 91st Paris Motor Show opened at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. GAC showcased new energy vehicles across its three brands, with the AION UT Cross making its global debut. GAC. THE ENGINEERS, its brand proposition for Europe, was officially launched, while its global service brand GAC CARE+ made its European debut, marking a new stage of full-chain localization in Europe. In Europe, GAC is bringing not only high-quality products, but also consistent service standards tailored to local users. At the show, GAC officially launched GAC CARE+, guided by the service philosophy Always There, Always Care. Built around convenient services, trusted quality, customer care and a smart ecosystem, the service covers the entire user journey, from vehicle selection and purchase to daily use and maintenance.
AION UT Cross Makes Global Debut as GAC Showcases All-Star Lineup at 2026 Paris Motor Show
PARIS , Oct. 12, 2026 -- Engineering for a better life. On October 12, the 91st Paris Motor Show opened at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. GAC showcased six flagship models across its GAC, AION and HYPTEC lineups, covering BEV, PHEV and HEV technologies across sedans, SUVs and MPVs. The AION UT Cross, developed with a deep understanding of European mobility needs, made its global debut. Developed by the GAC Milan Design Center, AION UT Cross is a light off-road crossover EV that combines hatchback agility, wagon-like space and SUV-level capability. Its stylish design and exclusive Cross package are tailored to European aesthetics and diverse lifestyles.
MiTAC Computing Showcases Full-Stack Innovation to Scale Open AI Infrastructure at OCP Global Summit 2026
Saksoft Appoints Gurmeet Chahal as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Its Next Phase of Global Scale and AI-Led Transformation
MANUFACTURERS RAMP UP PURCHASING IN SEPTEMBER AS GLOBAL DEMAND STRENGTHENS: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Chelsea FC announces new global partnership with GAC
Embark and Tavant Partner to Enable AI-Ready Global Capability Centres in India
The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2026 reveals Gen Z as the highest-spending generation
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NYSE Touches Down at TechCrunch Disrupt: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 13, 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 October 13th The NYSE is an official partner of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The three-day event will feature over 200 sessions and more than 10,000 attendees. NYSE s Global Head of Technology Ecosystems Brian Baumann and Head of Partnership Development + Media Distribution Kevin Hawkins are among this year s notable speakers. Snowflake is unifying the path from AI experimentation to production. Snowflake is combining data, AI and machine-learning training, as well as deploying workflows into a single governed platform. Anahita Tafvizi, Snowflake s Chief Data + AI Officer, will join NYSE Live to discuss the results of initially putting Snowflake s AI tools to work internally. Microsoft Surface launches a trio of new offerings. The Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, built on the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, headline the latest products. Microsoft Surface executive Sandra Andrews will join NYSE Live to explain how the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor is taking both products to new levels.
SSA Commissioner Headlines Columbus Day at the NYSE: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 12, 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 October 12th SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano is among notable figures at NYSE for Columbus Day. He will join NYSE Live to discuss his Italian American heritage. Bisignano, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in May 2025, has focused on modernizing the SSA s technology and customer service. Diraq has been selected by the U.S. Defense Research Projects Agency to advance to the final stage of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. The company will deploy up to 300 million to support independent verification + validation of its quantum computing solution. Diraq says it will deploy the world s first silicon spin quantum computer to operate in a shared commercial data center before the end of 2026. Earnings season and inflation reports headline this week s market activity. Banking giants including JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) will reveal their quarterly figures in the coming days. Elevated Treasury yields and oil prices continue to drive economic sentiment.
HackerOne Report Highlights Challenges of 'Exposure Debt': NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 9, 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 October 9th HackerOne released its 10 th annual Security Research Report this week. The report found that the backlog of validated, unresolved vulnerabilities grew by 131% in two years. Exposure Debt is at the focus of the report, which HackerOne defines as the growing gap between what organizations find and what they can fix. CEO Kara Sprague will join NYSE Live to dive deeper into the findings and discuss the impact of AI across cybersecurity. Zeta Global held its Zeta Live 26 event in New York City on Thursday. Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) announced that it teamed up with Fireworks to develop the Athena Inference Model. CEO David Steinberg spoke to the heightened enthusiasm for Zeta Global s work and the evolution of Athena in an interview that will air on NYSE Live. The major averages will look to bounce back as investors monitor the AI trade. A revenue report from OpenAI impacted market activity on Thursday. Elevated Treasury yields and oil prices continue to drive economic sentiment.
Skydance Debuts on NYSE Following 'Historic' Media Merger: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 8, 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 October 8th Skydance officially debuted this week as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery come together. The company says its mission is to build the next-generation global media + entertainment company powered by creativity and technology. In a statement, Chairman and CEO David Ellison said this marks a historic moment for the entire industry. Skydance shares began trading on the NYSE this past Tuesday under the ticker symbol SKYD. New York Comic Con 2026, which is the 20 th anniversary of the event, kicks off today from the Javits Center in New York City. The event is organized by RX, the dedicated exhibitions division of RELX. This year s NYCC features an Aspiring Professional Program to help support aspiring industry professionals. RX CEO Hugh Jones will join NYSE Live to discuss this year s event and the demand for in-person experiences. Elevated U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices are driving early-day market activity. Both the 10-year and 30-year notes hit their highest levels since 2002 this morning. ICE Brent Crude was trading at about 105 at 8 a.m. ET after President Trump said he doesn t want to make a deal with Iran. Wednesday s Fed Minutes revealed that most policymakers expect one more rate hike this year.
Snorkel AI Raises $350 Million to Help Push the Frontier: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 7, 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 October 7th Snorkel AI boosts it valuation to 3.5 billion as it looks to expand platform. Snorkel works with AI labs and enterprises on the data behind frontier model evaluation and training. CEO Alex Ratner will join NYSE Live to discuss why he believes advancing the science and tech behind data development will be among the most impactful areas of AI research. Jake Paul was among notable attendees at September s All-In Summit. In an interview with Kristen Scholer, Paul says that defense company Saronic is standing out for its ability to create hardware at scale and solve industry bottlenecks. Paul also said that the buildout of AI data centers in the U.S. is essential for national security. The S&P 500 will look to build off a fresh record. The large cap index closed above 7,800 for the first time ever during Tuesday s session. Minutes from the Fed s September meeting are due today at 2 p.m. ET.
NYSE Texas Delivers White Paper to Highlight its Mission: NYSE Content Update
New York Giants at NYSE for 40th Anniv. of Super Bowl XXI: NYSE Content Update
Kroger Launches Mastercard Powered by Payments Platform Imprint: NYSE Content Update
OuterSignal Raises $22 Million in Series A Funding Round: NYSE Content Update
Oracle Unveils Fusion Claw + Expands Agentic Applications: NYSE Content Update
J.P. Morgan Taps Thunes to Streamline Global Payments: NYSE Content Update
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Unified platform helps teams build once, scale globally, guided by our Responsible AI Principles TORONTO , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Manulife today announced the launch of its proprietary enterprise AI platform, marking a significant milestone in the company s journey to become AI-powered across its core operations. The platform provides a robust operating environment that enables teams across the enterprise to build, deploy and manage AI solutions consistently. By providing a common foundation for development and governance, it will allow Manulife to scale AI across markets while supporting the unique needs of different businesses and jurisdictions.
New Plume Console Multiplies ISP Business Results by Putting AI Agents to Work on Cost to Serve, Churn Reduction and Revenue Growth
Plume Console gives every ISP team AI agents that autonomously find and resolve complex subscriber issues, turn months of analysis into a few clicks, while enabling operators to cut cost to serve, reduce churn and uncover new revenue opportunities VIENNA and PALO ALTO, Calif. , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Plume Design, Inc. ( Plume ), the award-winning AI-native platform used by more than 450 internet service providers (ISPs) across 60+ countries to run the securely connected home, today introduced Plume Console at Network X in Vienna. Built on the Plume platform , Plume Console gives ISP teams a single place to investigate subscriber issues, create and deploy agents, and direct actions across Plume WiFi, Plume Security, Plume Care and their existing business systems. It puts the platform s intelligence and automation directly in the hands of the teams responsible for subscriber experience and business performance.
LIXIL Expands Housing Technology Business in India with New Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad
Driven by the newly formed LHT Global organization, this strategic expansion accelerates international growth to meet surging demand. GURUGRAM, India , Oct. 13, 2026 -- LIXIL Corporation ( LIXIL ), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint with a new window manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India. Spanning 500,000 square feet and slated to commence operations in 2028, the new plant will substantially boost LIXIL s local production capabilities in the country aligning with the Indian government s Make in India initiative while establishing a highly responsive, localized supply chain under its LIXIL Housing Technology (LHT) India business.
Mesa School of Business raises ₹110 crore to expand its portfolio of programmes for the AI era
Series A co-led by Dharana Capital and Elevation Capital in India s first startup focused business school BENGALURU, India , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Mesa School of Business has raised 110 crore, comprising 85 crore in Series A equity funding co-led by Dharana Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital, and 25 crore in venture debt from InnoVen Capital and Alteria Capital. New capital will be used to invest in AI-first curriculum for existing programs, launch & grow new programs and build strategic partnerships with the startup ecosystem.
Zoomlion Expands Mining Machinery Business as International Revenue Grows
CHANGSHA, China , Oct. 10, 2026 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ( Zoomlion ) is expanding its mining machinery business and strengthening international operations. In the first half of 2026, its mining machinery business grew by more than 57.20% year on year, while company-wide international revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.535 billion, accounting for 57.25% of total revenue. Zoomlion is developing its construction, agricultural and mining machinery businesses across three major global equipment markets. Its mining portfolio covers excavation, loading, haulage, crushing and screening.
Sonata Software Achieves the 2026-2027 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle Award
IBM Teams Up with SAP to Help Businesses Modernize Operations and Advance AI-Readiness
SWELECT Appoints Pradeep Kumar Madhur as Chief Business Officer
Fortune Most Powerful Women Asia 2026 Reveals Shifting Landscape of Business Power as Technology and Finance Lead
Africa Business and Human Rights Forum Concludes in Dakar with Call for Stronger Action on Human Rights and the Environment
University School of Business at Chandigarh University organizes India's First Corporate Crisis Championship 'CEO Under Fire X'
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Beyond Automation: How Artificial Intelligence Is Entering the Factory Floor
Artificial intelligence is beginning to extend industrial automation by helping manufacturers interpret data, identify patterns and support decisions across increasingly complex operations. This edition examines practical applications of AI in manufacturing, including visual inspection, predictive maintenance, process optimization, planning and energy management. It also explores the data quality, integration, governance and human oversight required to move AI from experimentation toward dependable industrial use where reliability and operational consequences matter.
AI introduces new possibilities for manufacturing, but industrial environments demand a higher standard than novelty alone. Systems must operate within processes where reliability, safety and consistency are essential. This edition looks at artificial intelligence beyond the excitement surrounding the technology, focusing on practical applications and the operational foundations manufacturers need before AI can become a dependable part of factory decision-making.
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