Partnership delivers consistent, high-performance AI storage across Andromeda s global provider network, lowering the total cost of innovation for AI teams CAMPBELL, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- WEKA , the AI data and memory infrastructure company, today announced that Andromeda , the platform connecting AI teams with high-performance compute, is integrating the WEKA NeuralMesh platform as a core AI data storage layer for managed GPU clusters. Andromeda s customers can now access a dedicated NeuralMesh or a GPU-native WEKA NeuralMesh Axon deployment to achieve consistent storage performance across any cluster running on any hyperscaler or AI cloud.

Advisory practice delivers integrated risk solutions for the infrastructure powering AI, cloud computing, and digital connectivity KANSAS CITY, Mo. , July 29, 2026 -- Lockton, the world s largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today launched its global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice, a consultative practice helping organizations navigate the complex risks associated with the infrastructure that stores, processes, and moves information around the world. The specialty practice builds upon Lockton s extensive experience supporting complex digital infrastructure risks globally, including hyperscale campuses, multi-building developments, phased construction programs, operational portfolios, and power-related infrastructure.

MADRID, Spain , July 29, 2026 -- Real Madrid and ELITE Solar today announced a new global strategic partnership, bringing together one of the world s most iconic sports institutions and a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer committed to advancing the clean energy transition. Through this partnership, ELITE Solar becomes an Official Partner and Official Solar Panel Provider of Real Madrid, joining forces with a club recognized worldwide for its pursuit of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The collaboration reflects the shared values of both organizations and their commitment to creating a lasting positive impact on future generations.

Partnership combines SKYWAVE s intelligent network orchestration solution with Iridium s pole-to-pole LEO satellite network to help equipment manufacturers modernize connected operations and extend connectivity worldwide. MCLEAN, Va. , July 28, 2026 -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced a strategic partnership with SKYWAVE , a global leader in industrial IoT connectivity, devices and enablement solutions for mission-critical assets, to help heavy equipment manufacturers build and scale more resilient connected equipment services across global operating environments.

DUBAI, UAE , July 28, 2026 -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced its industry leading performance, driven by continued global confidence in Dubai as a destination for finance, business and innovation. The number of DIFC active registered companies rose to 10,018 at the end of the first half of 2026, having attracted 2,318 new active registered companies representing organic growth of 30 per cent over the past 12 months. Regulated financial services firms grew to 1,134, an increase of 16 per cent, reinforcing DIFC s position as the largest and most diversified financial services ecosystem operating at scale across all sectors in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The results further strengthen DIFC s contribution to the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) which aims to place Dubai among the world s top four financial centres.






Built on an award-winning AI foundation, Medidata Plus removes traditional barriers, empowering sponsors and CROs to scale intelligence across entire portfolios SINGAPORE , July 30, 2026 -- Medidata , a Dassault Syst mes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions, today announced the launch of Medidata Plus . This clinical artificial intelligence layer unlocks the full breadth of AI capabilities across the Medidata Platform, giving sponsors access to scalable, outcome-driven AI throughout their global portfolios. Medidata Plus shifts the life sciences industry away from a legacy of disjointed, inefficient point solutions to a unified, end-to-end AI strategy, accelerating the delivery of life-saving therapies to patients.

DUBLIN , July 29, 2026 -- BrowserStack , the leading AI-native software testing platform, today announced Test Companion , agentic AI for test automation built into the IDE. Built for QA teams and automation engineers, it accelerates test authoring, execution, debugging, and maintenance across web and mobile applications. AI coding agents have made writing software much faster, but that speed isn t carrying through to releases. A 2026 NBER study found that AI coding agents increased commits by 180%, while releases rose by just 30%. Testing is part of this gap: coding agents like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code can generate test code, but they aren t purpose-built for the context, infrastructure and workflows required across the testing lifecycle.

Advisory practice delivers integrated risk solutions for the infrastructure powering AI, cloud computing, and digital connectivity KANSAS CITY, Mo. , July 29, 2026 -- Lockton, the world s largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today launched its global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice, a consultative practice helping organizations navigate the complex risks associated with the infrastructure that stores, processes, and moves information around the world. The specialty practice builds upon Lockton s extensive experience supporting complex digital infrastructure risks globally, including hyperscale campuses, multi-building developments, phased construction programs, operational portfolios, and power-related infrastructure.

BENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- super.money, India s Gen Z Finance App , backed by the Flipkart Group, today announced the launch of superGift , a multi-brand gifting solution that brings together some of India s most trusted consumer brands across e-commerce, fashion, travel and jewellery into a single, seamless rewards instrument. superGift marks a first for India s gifting landscape - a truly multi-brand, multi-category rewards instrument built for the way people actually spend. For the first time, a single gifting solution spans everything from daily essentials to premium lifestyle choices, with frictionless digital redemption and no restrictive conditions. Partners in the superGift ecosystem today include Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato , and more are expected in the months ahead. These brands span avenues of high-frequency consumption as well as premium lifestyle and occasion-led spending. The integration is powered by Razorpay and Pine Labs, ensuring reliable acceptance, smooth checkout experiences and real-time balance management.

New global lab turns AI ambition into action through policy support, skills development and public AI infrastructure GENEVA , July 28, 2026 -- The ITU s AI for Good Lab forms part of the implementation agenda of the United Nations AI for Good Impact Initiative, helping developing and emerging economies move beyond isolated AI pilot projects and build the policy, skills and public infrastructure needed to deploy locally relevant AI solutions responsibly and at scale. Announced during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, the Lab brings together three interconnected areas of support: national AI readiness and policy, skills development and public AI infrastructure.






Industry study of 200+ HR, Finance, IT, leadership, and business travel professionals uncover surprising disconnects between finance priorities, traveler expectations, and technology adoption. BANGALORE, India , July 30, 2026 -- Conventional wisdom suggests corporate travel technology is primarily about reducing costs and automating bookings. However, a new industry study from TripGain suggests something far more significant is happening.

The 2030 SMILE Strategy leverages 90 years of brand legacy and the last ve years of proven progress to accelerate social and environmental action towards Driving Social Impact, Helping Millions of Homes and Preserving Our Environment Link to view the CPIL Annual & ESG Report 2026 MUMBAI, India , July 29, 2026 -- Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the country s leading oral care company, today announced the successful completion of its 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy and unveiled its 2030 SMILE Strategy, marking the next phase of its We Make India Smile journey.

BENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- super.money, India s Gen Z Finance App , backed by the Flipkart Group, today announced the launch of superGift , a multi-brand gifting solution that brings together some of India s most trusted consumer brands across e-commerce, fashion, travel and jewellery into a single, seamless rewards instrument. superGift marks a first for India s gifting landscape - a truly multi-brand, multi-category rewards instrument built for the way people actually spend. For the first time, a single gifting solution spans everything from daily essentials to premium lifestyle choices, with frictionless digital redemption and no restrictive conditions. Partners in the superGift ecosystem today include Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato , and more are expected in the months ahead. These brands span avenues of high-frequency consumption as well as premium lifestyle and occasion-led spending. The integration is powered by Razorpay and Pine Labs, ensuring reliable acceptance, smooth checkout experiences and real-time balance management.

Research from Sonatype and Forrester examines how AI is driving precision software supply chain attacks - and what this means for software governance, enterprise resilience, and responsible AI adoption across highly regulated industries. HYDERABAD, India , July 29, 2026 -- Sonatype , the company helping enterprises accelerate agentic software development with confidence, is bringing together technology, cybersecurity, and business leaders in India in association with Forrester to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping software supply chain risk - and what enterprises must do to respond.

Cumulative investment of INR 300 Crore; seed-to-refinery complex to support company s expansion plans MUMBAI, India , July 27, 2026 -- Godrej Agrovet Limited (Godrej Agrovet), one of India s largest farm-to-protein platforms, recently inaugurated India s first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Khammam, Telangana. The complex brings together every stage of the oil palm value chain under one roof seed and genetics, nursery, R&D center, mill and upcoming state-of-the-art refinery in the complex. The company s cumulative investment will be INR 300 Crore once the entire complex is operational.






NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 30, 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 July 30th Jersey Mike s Subs (NYSE: JMKE) and Reformation (NYSE: REF) will begin trading on the NYSE today following their respective IPOs. Jersey Mike s offers more than 43 million shares at 23 a piece. Jersey Mike s CEO Charlie Morrison will join NYSE Live to discuss the firm s next move after going public. Reformation raises 211 million in its Initial Public Offering. Investors are dissecting Wednesday s policy decision from the Federal Reserve and parsing through fresh earnings data.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 29, 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 July 29th Investors await the Federal Reserve s decision on interest rates, which is due today at 2 p.m. ET. The latest data shows that two-thirds of traders expect interest rates to hold steady at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET. IMC Rare Earths will begin trading NYSE American. The company raised 20 million in its IPO, pricing four million shares at 5 each. Roberts & Ryan CEO Ed D Alessandro will join NYSE Live to discuss its role as the deal s bookrunner. WaterRising Institute Founder + CEO Alicia Douglas will join NYSE Live to discuss its recent partnership with OUTFRONT Media. The organization is on a mission to make modern water infrastructure visible to capital markets and society.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 28, 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 July 28th Investors are tracking new developments across earnings, the economy, and the conflict in the Middle East. Approximately two-thirds of traders expect interest rates to hold steady when the Fed announces its decision on Wednesday. ICE Brent Crude Oil slid below 90 a barrel after a pause in fighting over the weekend. The Third Annual NYSE Wired Silicon Valley Robotics and AI Infrastructure Leaders event commences this evening in Menlo Park, California. BRINC Founder + CEO Blake Resnick will join NYSE Live to discuss the company s latest milestone. The tech public safety startup raised 125 million in new funding. Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) led the latest round, with Figma (NYSE: FIG) CEO Dylan Field participating as well. Sam Altman is among notable backers of the company.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 27, 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 July 27th The major averages are pointing to a higher open after the U.S. and Iran paused fighting in the Middle East. As of 8:00 AM ET, ICE Brent Crude Oil was trading at 89 a barrel. Sai Shivareddy, CEO of Energy storage technology startup Nyobolt, will join NYSE Live to discuss his firm s recent achievements. Raised 60 million in Series C round. Reached unicorn status with 1 billion valuation. KPMG and the University of Texas released the results of a new study about how 523 junior employees are interacting with AI. 50.1% of participants beat the AI baseline, while 24% fell below it.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 24, 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 July 24th Traders continue to monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East. As of 8:00 AM ET, ICE Brent Crude Oil is trading at 98 a barrel. Vertical Aerospace chief engineer David King will join NYSE Live to discuss a flurry of headlines the company made this week. Vertical has joined Project VERTI-GO, designed to accelerate the safe integration of electric aircraft into everyday space. The company also says it completed the first public eVTOL flight in England. The NYSE and State Street will come together to celebrate Fearless Girl this afternoon with a summer block party beginning at 2 PM ET.






Partnership delivers consistent, high-performance AI storage across Andromeda s global provider network, lowering the total cost of innovation for AI teams CAMPBELL, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- WEKA , the AI data and memory infrastructure company, today announced that Andromeda , the platform connecting AI teams with high-performance compute, is integrating the WEKA NeuralMesh platform as a core AI data storage layer for managed GPU clusters. Andromeda s customers can now access a dedicated NeuralMesh or a GPU-native WEKA NeuralMesh Axon deployment to achieve consistent storage performance across any cluster running on any hyperscaler or AI cloud.

GURUGRAM, India , July 30, 2026 -- BluPine Energy, one of India s leading renewable energy platforms established by Actis, has strengthened its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) presence in Rajasthan with the execution of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with KEI Industries Limited , Craftsman Automation Limited , and Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited . Together, these projects represent another milestone in BluPine Energy s strategy to provide reliable, cost-effective renewable energy solutions to India s industrial sector while expanding its C&I footprint across key manufacturing hubs. Construction activities for all three projects have commenced, with commissioning planned in line with project timelines.

KAOHSIUNG , July 29, 2026 -- As global industries rush to scale AI infrastructure under stringent ESG mandates, high-efficiency thermal management has become mission-critical. Addressing the newly implemented EU ErP 2026 energy efficiency standards, SUNON has launched its next-generation Green EC Fan Series, delivering on the ultimate brand promise: Go Green with SUNON Cooling. Engineered for maximum airflow, smart telemetry, and uncompromising reliability, this series is built to redefine cooling in high-density computing environments.

CHENNAI, India , July 24, 2026 -- Caladium Systems today announced the launch of Happiffie, India s first AI-powered Celebration Growth Platform, introducing a smarter way for customers to discover, compare, book, and manage celebrations while helping businesses connect with high-intent customers through intelligent technology. Designed for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, social celebrations, parties, festivals, and more, Happiffie brings together over 400 celebration occasions and 1,000+ celebration experiences on a single AI-powered platform.

Adds over 1 GW Power transmitting capacity and 16.6 km of 400 kV transmission infrastructure to strengthen green energy evacuation in the state. JAIPUR, India , July 24, 2026 -- Rays Power Infra, a leading renewable energy and power infrastructure company, today announced the successful commissioning of a 300 MWp solar power project in Rajasthan, along with the associated power evacuation infrastructure, two 400/33 kV pooling substations and a 400 kV transmission line. The integrated project marks a significant addition to the state s clean energy capacity and grid network and reflects the company s end-to-end execution strength across generation and transmission.






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.