Ahmedabad University Announces Institute of Manufacturing and Economy at R&D Conclave on the Changing Nature of Innovation

Feb 09, 2026

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 9: India stands at a critical juncture, with manufacturing expected to drive the next phase of growth and development. Recent Free Trade Agreements are expected to intensify global competition while opening new opportunities for Indian firms to integrate into global markets. At the same time, India's development trajectory will require increasing manufacturing's contribution to GDP from about 15 percent to 25 percent, while addressing a dual challenge of leading in innovation-driven, technology-intensive manufacturing and enabling labour-intensive enterprises to achieve high productivity and create jobs.

JK Cement Ltd. Marks a New Milestone with Bhoomi Poojan of its Upcoming Bikaner Grinding Unit

Feb 09, 2026

Bikaner (Rajasthan) [India], February 9: JK Cement Ltd., one of India's leading cement manufacturers, today marked an important milestone in its growth journey with the Bhoomi Poojan ceremony of its upcoming grinding unit in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The Bikaner facility will be JK Cement's 20th manufacturing plant across its grey and white cement businesses and will have an initial production capacity of 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Paranjape Schemes New Film Ignites a Nationwide Conversation on the Future of Differently-Abled Families

Feb 09, 2026

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 9: In India, millions of families raising differently-abled children live with a quiet, constant worry: what happens after us? Every day, parents face the question of who will care for their children when they are no longer around. With limited healthcare infrastructure, sparse mental health support, and few residential options designed for long-term care, the burden often falls entirely on families. For parents, it is not just about today, it is about a lifetime of uncertainty, navigating a system that is not yet fully equipped to meet the unique needs of their children.