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27 published stories

Sterling & Wilson’s order book grows as quarterly revenue falls

The renewable-energy contractor has ₹12,480 crore of work still to execute. Its return to profit needs to be read alongside lower revenue and a large exceptional charge in the year-earlier period.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Conceptual illustration of design tools, an AI tile and a measurement caliper connected to a factory. The image presents baseline, trial and evidence as steps for evaluating industrial AI.

The technology lens / Technology & AI

TCS targets factory AI with a new set of industry-specific tools

The company is promising faster product launches and higher manufacturing productivity. Its launch announcement does not yet show customer results that establish those gains.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Original illustration of a webcam and mouse, with a dotted component outline representing the next stage of local sourcing.

The supply-chain lens / Technology & AI

Logitech starts assembly in India, with local parts next in its plan

Webcams and mice are the first products being put together in Manesar. The next test is whether more of their parts can be bought from Indian suppliers.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Editorial illustration connecting Indian manufacturing, engineering and vehicle production.

The explainer / Business & Brands

Hyundai’s $15.5 billion India plan: watch where the work goes

The plan could bring more work to engineers, parts makers and exporters. Contracts, finished facilities and actual output will show what it delivers.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20264 min read

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Editorial illustration distinguishing factory dispatches, showroom demand and the buyer.

The explainer / Economy & Markets

India’s auto sales boom faces a tougher test

Factories sent a record number of vehicles to dealers for the July–September quarter. Sales to buyers were strong too, but the next few months will be harder to compare with last year.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20264 min read

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Electrical substation with power lines, wind turbines, solar panels, and data monitoring screens

Business & Brands

India’s power grid held strong but the real test is ahead

Learn why record demand is exposing the limits of India’s power infrastructure

Makhana Mornings!3 May 20263 min read

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Two vehicles on highway undergoing automated toll scanning with digital overlays

Business & Brands

India just removed toll booths and highways may never be the same

Learn how barrier-less tolling could change travel time fuel use and logistics efficiency

Makhana Mornings!1 May 20263 min read

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Business & Brands

India’s Growth Engine Hits a Slow Patch as Manufacturing Cools

India’s private sector just logged its weakest month in half a year, with manufacturing losing steam even as services tried to hold the line.

Makhana Mornings!21 November 20254 min read

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Biobased materials including bamboo and sugarcane-based products representing India’s emerging leadership in sustainable manufacturing and renewable innovation.

Business & Brands

The Green Revolution: How Biobased Products Are Redefining Sustainability

Once a niche category, biobased materials are now transforming global industries and driving the next wave of sustainable innovation.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20256 min read

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An Indian steel production facility representing the challenges facing clean-industry projects due to financing and policy delays in 2025.

Business & Brands

India’s Clean Industry Push Stalls on Funding and Policy Delays

Despite having one of the world’s largest clean-industry pipelines, India’s projects struggle to secure investment decisions.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20253 min read

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Indian factory workers assembling machinery as manufacturing output and hiring rise with strong domestic demand in October 2025.

Business & Brands

India’s Manufacturing Growth Accelerates on Strong Domestic Demand

October PMI rises to 59.2 as local demand drives factory output and hiring despite slower exports.

Makhana Mornings!4 November 20254 min read

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Delhi Airport Terminal 2 reopens after a ₹2,500 crore upgrade, boosting capacity to 100 million passengers with the new Golden Line metro connecting Terminals 1 and 3 by 2027.

Business & Brands

Delhi Airport Reaches 100M Capacity as Terminal 2 Reopens

With T2 back in action after a six-month overhaul and a new metro link planned for 2027, India’s busiest airport positions itself as the country’s primary international gateway.

Makhana Mornings!27 October 20254 min read

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