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NatWest Group is intensifying its focus on India by investing $250,000 to $2 million in early-stage startups, particularly in AI, payments, and digital solutions, as part of its strategy to build strong tech partnerships and scale innovation. The bank is expanding its India engineering footprint, planning to hire 3,000 additional engineers across its three existing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Chennai, where it already employs around 17,000 people. Over 50% of NatWest’s engineering talent is based in India, making it the bank’s largest engineering hub globally. NatWest’s Digital X vertical is key to delivering customer-facing digital solutions, with 80% of its nearly 20 million customers interacting primarily online. The bank is focusing on applied AI skills to harness technology for business improvements, partnering with OpenAI to enhance customer experience via advanced conversational AI like its chatbot, Cora. India’s thriving ecosystem of more than 1,700 GCCs generates over $60 billion in revenue and is growing faster than the overall sector, positioning India as a critical hub for high-end engineering and digital innovation that NatWest is eager to leverage.

Revolut is fully prepared to locally launch in India within the coming months as a cornerstone of its global strategy to reach 100 million customers by mid-2027. India stands as Revolut’s largest talent hub, with over 35,000 employees and an upfront investment of $45 million. CEO Paroma Chatterjee explained that Revolut has invested heavily to localize its entire technology stack specifically for Indian consumers’ unique banking needs. Collaborating closely with the Reserve Bank of India, the company has secured crucial licenses for both foreign exchange (forex) and domestic UPI transactions, offering a seamless one-stop platform integrating international and domestic payments. With over 350,000 Indians already on a waitlist without major marketing efforts, Revolut will introduce the first prepaid cards loaded with diverse benefits that cater to tens of millions beyond traditional credit card users. This localized app promises to transform how Indians handle money by combining forex and domestic payment capabilities in a single platform. At its new London headquarters launch, Revolut reported surpassing 65 million customers globally and detailed plans to expand into over 30 markets—including India—by 2030. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted the UK’s commitment to easing talent attraction and visa routes, contrasting recent US visa restrictions, to support firms like Revolut in their global growth ambitions. This launch sets the stage for Revolut to become a leading fintech player in India’s competitive landscape through hyper-localization, regulatory compliance, and product innovation.

A high-level Indian delegation led by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, showcased India’s fast-growing technical textiles sector during a Technical Textiles Roadshow in Manchester, UK. The delegation included senior officials and representatives from key textile segments such as man-made fibres and TEXPROCIL. Emphasizing sustainability, green manufacturing, and circular economy practices under India’s National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Rao highlighted India’s competitive edge and innovation-led ecosystem. The visit included engagements with innovation hubs like the Manchester Fashion Institute and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre to explore collaborations in advanced materials and sustainable textiles. With India exporting $2.92 billion worth of technical textiles in fiscal 2025, including $136 million to the UK, the delegation underscored opportunities for expanded trade, joint ventures, and technology partnerships. Schemes like PM MITRA mega textile parks and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) are enhancing India’s textile infrastructure and aim to double exports by 2030, leveraging the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for mutual market access and sustainable growth. #textiles #India

Tide, a UK-based business management platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has achieved unicorn status following a $120 million funding round led by new investor TPG and existing investor Apax Digital Funds. The latest funding values Tide at $1.5 billion, up from $650 million in 2021. This round includes new equity and share sales from employees, early investors, and minority shareholders.Founded in 2017, Tide offers business accounts, accounting, and administrative services and has nearly 800,000 SMB customers in both the UK and India. It has also expanded into Germany and recently launched in France. The funding will be used to accelerate international expansion, support product development, and advance Tide’s investment in agentic AI. CEO Oliver Prill emphasized that the capital will help broaden Tide’s offerings, enabling SMBs across markets to save time and money while fueling innovation.

The India-EU Ideathon on “Combating Marine Plastic Litter” was launched on September 25, 2025, as a collaborative platform inviting startups, researchers, businesses, and stakeholders from India and the EU to co-develop innovative solutions to address marine plastic pollution. Organized under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council's Working Group 2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies, the Ideathon focuses on three challenges: detecting and monitoring marine plastics, developing scalable removal technologies, and raising awareness to mobilize community action. The event was co-chaired by senior officials from India’s Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and the European Commission, highlighting shared commitments to sustainability and innovation. Over seventy-five participants joined, including environmental scientists, policymakers, and industry experts. Applications are open until October 2, 2025, offering mentorship and support to early-stage innovators aiming to tackle plastic litter threatening marine ecosystems, public health, and coastal economies. For more information, applicants can visit https://euindiaideathon.org/ or contact eu-india@servicefacility.eu. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2171340

The EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC), established in 2022, aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship by coordinating strategies across trade, technology, and security in response to rising geopolitical competition. It creates a structured forum with three working groups focusing on strategic technologies and digital governance, green and clean energy solutions, and trade, investment, and resilient value chains. For India, the TTC offers access to EU capital, technology expertise, and regulatory guidance to support domestic advances in semiconductors, critical minerals, digital infrastructure, and clean energy, while boosting its position amid US-China rivalry. The EU views the TTC as a way to diversify partnerships in Asia and reduce supply chain risks, leveraging regulatory influence and learning from India’s digital public infrastructure innovations. So far, the TTC has held high-level meetings discussing semiconductor supply chains, AI governance, renewables, and energy efficiency, highlighting opportunities for joint ventures and climate leadership. However, regulatory differences on data protection, market access, and competition policies, alongside limited private sector involvement, present challenges that need to be addressed. The TTC’s future success depends on converting dialogue into actionable projects, increased investment, and overcoming trade disputes, with the potential to become a key platform for shaping global digital and green technology standards while advancing a rules-based international order.

The European Union has launched a new strategy to deepen prosperity and security ties with India, structuring the agenda around five focus areas: prosperity and sustainability, technology and innovation, security and defense, connectivity and global issues, and enablers across pillars. The approach embraces collaboration rather than competition, aligning EU’s regulatory expertise and single market access with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” self-reliance push to foster inclusive and sustainable growth. Current negotiations for an India-EU Free Trade Agreement are accelerating, highlighted by growing trade—€120 billion in goods and €60 billion in services last year—alongside increased foreign direct investment from Europe and participation by 6,000 European companies in India. Against global instability, including weaponization of supply chains and U.S.-China tech competition, the EU and India are prioritizing secure technology exchange, robust compliance measures, and resilient supply chain partnerships. The EU’s strategy also encourages collaboration on semiconductor development, green technologies, and pharmaceutical ingredient security, alongside creating platforms for research partnerships and cross-sector innovation. India’s successful Digital Public Infrastructure, which has driven financial inclusion and digital governance over the past decade, is seen as a model, with plans for EU-India Innovation Hubs and “Blue Valleys” to promote joint investment, standards, and talent mobility. This renewed EU strategy positions India as a key partner for collaborative tech development and supply chain resilience, giving fresh impetus to bilateral research, innovation, and start-up ecosystem growth.

Taiwan is planning to double its chip and gadget sales to India over the next five to seven years, leveraging India’s booming phone export business to America—mainly Apple iPhones—which saw shipments jump 40% compared to last year. In just five months, India exported $8.43 billion worth of phones to the U.S., a trade that benefits from lower entry taxes than other goods. James C. F. Huang, former Taiwan foreign minister and current trade group leader, highlighted strong business ties at the Taiwan Expo trade show, predicting that trade and investment with India can double within the next few years. Taiwanese companies have already invested about $5 billion in Indian factories, with notable projects like the $11 billion Tata Electronics-Powerchip Semiconductor partnership for India’s first smart chip factory and Foxconn’s $1.5 billion commitment, reflecting a shift of operations from China to India to avoid trade taxes. Despite higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, Huang believes Taiwan-India trade will remain strong due to India’s vast consumer market and new opportunities in chemicals, textiles, and electronics. Taiwanese firms are increasing imports of parts, building local supply networks, and integrating deeper into the Indian economy. In 2024 alone, Taiwan sold over $10 billion in goods to India—mostly chips, electronics, and machinery—a sharp rise from just $4 billion five years ago

Citi has moved about 1000 technology jobs to support centres in India after slashing its workforce in China, according to Bloomberg. The positions were mostly in the information technology services unit, providing software technology development, testing and maintenance and operational services for Citi’s global business. https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/46663/citi-shifts-1000-tech-jobs-to-india

Tejas, a 17-year-old from Texas, has been named Time Magazine's "Kid of the Year" for her work in using computer science to combat online scams targeting senior citizens. Her mission began after her grandfather received a scam message from someone pretending to be a family member asking for $2,000. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to these scams; according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, individuals aged 60 and over lost a total of $4.8 billion to reported scams last year, a figure that has doubled in the last five years. Factors contributing to this vulnerability include feeling more vulnerable with age and being less computer-savvy. Additionally, criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to make their scams seem more realistic. In response, Tejas has taken several actions: - She teaches classes about cyber scams at community centers for older adults. - She delivered a TED Talk on the subject. - She is developing a website and app called "Shield Seniors". This tool will show users what online scams look like, how to report them, and will use A.I. to analyze messages and identify if they are a potential threat. Tejas is largely self-taught, learning most of what she knows about coding and A.I. from YouTube, though she did take some computer science courses. She emphasizes that older adults should not be embarrassed about falling for a scam or asking for help. Looking ahead, she wants to continue her work on Shield Seniors and combine her love for technology with social good. She is currently seeking funding and hopes the publicity from the Time Magazine cover will help her launch the Shield Seniors app by the end of the year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3bV0iqMfrk

India’s union minister for electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has publicly switched to using Zoho’s productivity tools and encouraged India’s 1.4 billion citizens to adopt indigenous “Swadeshi” platforms to promote self-reliance. Praising Zoho’s software capabilities as “phenomenal,” Vaishnaw’s move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to reduce dependency on foreign products and services. Zoho, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chennai, offers a comprehensive suite of over 40 applications, including productivity tools like Zoho Writer and Sheet, business management software like Zoho CRM and Books, and customer service and HR solutions. With more than 100 million users worldwide, Zoho positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to global giants like Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace. The company has also accelerated investments in AI, creating its own large language model and AI-driven assistants, aiming to further reduce reliance on foreign technology. This shift is occurring amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions with the United States, which has imposed tariffs on Indian exports and increased H-1B visa fees, moves seen as targeting Indian IT firms. Vaishnaw’s endorsement signals potential shifts in government policy that could impact multinational tech companies expanding in India, reinforcing the country’s strategic emphasis on building a robust domestic IT ecosystem. @zoho

Equinix has made a significant $69 million investment to open its first AI-ready data centre in Chennai, expanding its presence in India’s fast-growing digital economy. The CN1 facility, interconnected with Equinix’s Mumbai campus, offers advanced features like liquid cooling to support heavy AI workloads and hybrid multicloud connectivity through Equinix Fabric. Designed for 99.999% uptime, this centre will provide low-latency, secure infrastructure crucial for businesses scaling AI and cloud services in Tamil Nadu and across India. With over 300 local partners already engaged, Equinix’s Chennai data centre marks a milestone in enhancing India’s competitiveness as a technology hub while reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with extensive use of renewable energy. This development positions India to better serve the demands of AI-driven innovation at both local and global levels. #India #datacentre #Equinix

TenneT Germany, the German division of Dutch state-owned grid operator TenneT, is raising up to €9.5 billion in a private placement to support expansion of the German electricity grid. This move values the business at roughly €40 billion including debt. After the transaction, the Dutch state will retain around 54% ownership, while new investors—including Norway’s sovereign wealth fund (Norges Bank), Dutch pension fund ABP (via APG), and Singapore’s GIC—will hold significant stakes: Norges at about 21.8%, ABP at 11%, and GIC the rest of the 46% investor block. The deal positions TenneT Germany to finance grid upgrades needed for the transition to renewable energy. It follows years of Dutch government efforts to reduce its exposure and governance in the German business. Talks are planned for Berlin (possibly via KfW, Germany’s state development bank) to buy a further stake after a failed attempt last year to agree on valuation. The capital injection will put TenneT Germany on a more sustainable financial path amid rising infrastructure demands, with the deal set to close in the first half of 2026

Light, a Danish AI finance startup, raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital, with other major investors participating. The company builds AI-powered software to automate accounting and finance tasks for businesses, aiming to compete with established firms like Microsoft and Oracle. With the new funding, Light plans to expand its commercial operations, opening offices in London and New York to address growing demand

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent. It has an annual cap of 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for those with U.S. master's degrees or higher. Below are key factual updates from 2025, focusing on administrative and policy changes. FY 2026 Cap Reached U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 18, 2025, that it received sufficient petitions to meet the FY 2026 H-1B cap of 85,000 visas (65,000 regular + 20,000 master's exemption). This followed a registration period from March 7 to March 24, 2025, with a notable decrease in total registrations compared to FY 2025—indicating fewer attempts at multiple registrations per beneficiary. USCIS attributed this to ongoing fraud investigations and a beneficiary-centric selection process implemented in prior years. Proposed Allocation Reforms In August 2025, the Department of Homeland Security cleared a proposed rule through the White House's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The rule would replace the random lottery with a weighted selection process prioritizing higher wages or education levels. This aims to allocate visas to roles with greater economic value, potentially increasing program efficiency by up to 88% according to a nonpartisan think tank analysis earlier in the year. Legislative Proposal: American Tech Workforce Act On September 19, 2025, Senator Jim Banks introduced the American Tech Workforce Act. The bill proposes raising the minimum wage requirement for H-1B holders from $60,000 to $150,000 annually, eliminating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for foreign students, and shifting to a highest-bidder selection system. It has not yet advanced beyond introduction. Executive Action on Fees and Entry Restrictions On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation effective September 21, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee per petition for H-1B workers outside the U.S. at the time of filing. The fee applies only to new petitions in the next lottery cycle (not renewals, extensions, or transfers for those inside the U.S.) and restricts approvals without payment for 12 months. White House clarifications on September 20, 2025, confirmed it does not affect current visa holders' travel or re-entry, nor those from the FY 2025 lottery. Industry and International Responses - Corporate Reactions: Companies like Amazon (over 10,000 H-1B approvals in H1 2025), Microsoft, and Meta (over 5,000 each) issued internal advisories urging H-1B employees to avoid international travel until clarified. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs echoed caution in memos. - India's Concerns: As the top beneficiary (71% of approvals in 2024), India's Foreign Ministry and IT body Nasscom noted potential family disruptions and impacts on outsourcing on September 20, 2025. - Usage Data: In H1 2025, software developer roles accounted for the majority of approvals. Two-thirds of H-1B jobs overall are computer-related, with others in engineering, education, and healthcare. These changes build on prior integrity measures, with USCIS continuing reviews of FY 2025 data for fraud. No alterations to the overall cap or core eligibility have been enacted.

Kerala, in collaboration with the European Union, will host the "Blue Tides – Two Shores, One Vision" conclave at The Leela Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram. Organized by the State Fisheries Department, the two-day event aims to establish Kerala as a global blue economy hub by promoting sustainable ocean-based industries. Discussions will cover fisheries, aquaculture, marine logistics, coastal tourism, renewable marine energy, and green technologies, leveraging Kerala’s maritime strengths and EU’s expertise.Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian highlighted the conclave as a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to drive sustainable development, benefiting coastal communities and ecosystems. Key goals include modernizing fisheries, advancing aquaculture, fostering skill development, and attracting investments. The event will feature plenary sessions, thematic discussions on global fisheries challenges, and networking opportunities, emphasizing academic collaboration, joint R&D, and startup innovation. Kerala’s maritime heritage will be showcased to draw European investment.EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin and representatives from 20 European nations, including France, Italy, and Spain, will participate. Inspired by Minister Cherian’s recent visit to France for the Third United Nations Ocean Conference, plans are underway for a sailing school with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and a boat show to highlight Kerala’s maritime potential.Explain blue economySustainable tourism initiatives

European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic is set to visit New Delhi from September 11, 2025, to advance negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described as making "rapid progress." The announcement follows a joint call on September 4, 2025, between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council President Antonio Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who discussed hosting the next India-EU Summit in early 2026. The FTA talks, spanning 23 policy areas including trade, investment, and intellectual property, aim for a potential year-end conclusion. An early harvest agreement is under consideration to address key issues like tariffs and market access. In FY 2023-24, EU-India bilateral goods trade reached $137.41 billion, with the EU as India’s largest trading partner. Sefcovic’s visit underscores the commitment to deepen economic ties and enhance supply chain resilience amidst global trade dynamics.

OpenAI announced the acquisition of Statsig, a Seattle-based product testing startup, in an all-stock deal valued at $1.1 billion. Statsig, founded by Vijaye Raji, specializes in A/B testing, feature flagging, and real-time decision-making tools, already used by OpenAI and other tech firms like Eventbrite and SoundCloud. The acquisition aims to enhance OpenAI’s product development and experimentation capabilities for its AI applications, including ChatGPT and Codex.Vijaye Raji, an Indian-origin engineer from Puducherry with over 20 years of experience, including a decade at Microsoft and Meta, has been appointed as OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Applications. Reporting to Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications, Raji will lead product engineering for ChatGPT and Codex, focusing on scaling infrastructure and ensuring safe, intuitive AI tools. Statsig will continue to operate independently from its Seattle office, serving its existing customers, while its employees join OpenAI. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, follows OpenAI’s $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive’s io Products, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its consumer and enterprise AI offerings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint telephone call with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen India-EU ties. The leaders discussed organizing the next India-EU Summit in India in early 2026, with PM Modi extending invitations to both leaders. Building on the EU College of Commissioners’ visit to India in February 2025, they reviewed progress in trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defense, security, and supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed their commitment to concluding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by year-end and advancing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). The conversation also covered global issues, including the Ukraine conflict, with Modi reiterating India’s support for a peaceful resolution. The leaders emphasized the India-EU Strategic Partnership’s role in fostering stability and a rules-based order for mutual prosperity

Naspers and Prosus announced the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge, an initiative to support women-led tech and tech-enabled startups across Africa. The program offers $100,000 in equity-free grants to three outstanding women founders to fuel business growth. Additionally, participants gain access to senior mentors from the Naspers-Prosus ecosystem, curated networking opportunities, and expert feedback from a panel of executives, investors, and entrepreneurs. Six finalists will be selected to pitch their ventures, fostering innovation and economic impact through female leadership in Africa's tech sector.

Looking for game-changers from India and Europe tackling marine plastic pollution 🌊The #IndiaEUIdeathon brings together startups, researchers, businesses, and sustainability enthusiasts from both regions to co-create solutions that can track, remove, and prevent marine plastic pollution.How it works?1⃣Submit your idea2⃣Join a team3⃣Develop your solution4⃣Pitch your project5⃣Win & scale your impact🏆 The winning India-EU teams will receive expert support, advisory services and rewards to bring their ideas to life.Discover more: https://urlr.me/nGXh8R

Apple is expanding its iPhone manufacturing in India, with all four models of the upcoming iPhone 17 series being assembled there ahead of the device’s anticipated September launch. This marks the first time the full lineup, including the Pro models, will be produced in India from day one.https://app.startupeuropeindia.net/blogs/india/apple-to-manufacture-all-four-iphone-17-models-in-india-making-india-second-largest-hub-after-china

Monzo, the UK’s online-only digital bank, is planning its debut in the telecoms space by launching a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service. The initiative is currently in its early stages and would offer customers digital SIM cards and mobile contracts.By stepping into the mobile sector, Monzo aims to boost its revenue streams and enhance customer experience—offering a more user-friendly alternative to traditional providers such as Vodafone–Three and EE. The move mirrors similar efforts by fintech rivals like Revolut and Klarna, reflecting a broader trend of financial firms expanding into telecom services.This mobile venture also serves as a strategic opportunity to elevate Monzo’s valuation ahead of a potential IPO. The bank, which holds a full UK banking licence and serves over 13 million customers, was last valued at £4.5 billion in late 2024.

India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the signing of the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a landmark deal set to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. https://www.startupeuropeindia.net/news/uk-india/india-and-the-uk-strengthen-economic-ties-with-comprehensive-economic-and-trade-agreement-ceta

Rolls-Royce's plan to power artificial intelligence (AI) with its nuclear reactors could make it the UK's most valuable company, its boss has said.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8772d4jzgo?at_format=image&at_bbc_team=editorial

A recent Pew Research Center survey conducted from January to April 2025 across 24 countries found that global views of India are slightly more positive than negative. The median favorability is 47%, with 38% holding an unfavorable view and 13% offering no opinion.Key findings:Most favorable views: Kenya, the United Kingdom, and Israel, where six-in-ten or more have a positive opinion of India.Least favorable views: Turkey and Australia, where over half express negative views.Divided or neutral: In countries like the U.S. and South Korea, opinions are roughly split.Recent shifts: Favorability has increased notably in South Africa, France, and Germany, but declined in South Korea and Israel.Demographic differences: In about half the countries, men are more favorable toward India than women. Younger adults in some countries (like the UK and Japan) are more positive, while in the U.S. and Australia, older adults hold more favorable views. Political ideology also plays a role, with patterns varying by country.The survey included nearly 25,000 adults, using a mix of phone, face-to-face, and online methods, and was conducted prior to several major events affecting India’s international relations.https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/08/13/how-people-in-24-countries-view-india/

In a recent piece for the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, Anirudh Suri explores how the India–France technology partnership is evolving into a strategic force in the global technology order.Suri highlights how shifting geopolitical realities—Europe’s push for strategic autonomy, recalibrated ties with the US, and growing caution toward China—have positioned India as a natural partner for France. France brings advanced manufacturing and defence capabilities, while India offers a deep technology talent pool and a thriving startup ecosystem.The partnership’s priorities, according to Suri, span sovereign technology infrastructure, collaborative AI development, next-generation defence technologies, and stronger innovation ecosystems. He sees this as more than just bilateral cooperation—it’s a blueprint for a multipolar, inclusive, and resilient tech future, leveraging the strengths of both nations to shape a balanced global technology landscape.read more: https://www.isas.nus.edu.sg/papers/india-france-technology-partnership-reshaping-the-global-technology-order/

Chennai-based space startup Agnikul Cosmos has developed the world’s largest single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine, made from Inconel, a high-performance superalloy known for its strength and heat resistance. This meter-long engine, printed as a single component without welds, joints, or fasteners, marks a significant advancement in additive manufacturing for aerospace. The innovative design reduces production time and complexity, enhancing efficiency. Agnikul has also secured a U.S. patent for its design and manufacturing process, granting exclusive rights in a competitive market and highlighting the originality of their technology. This milestone strengthens India’s position in global space technology, supported by collaborations with ISRO, IN-SPACe, and industry partners like Wipro 3D, alongside government backing from the Department of Science and Technology and the Technology Development Board.

#India Apple to Announce Another $100 Billion Investment in American Manufacturing https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-06/trump-apple-to-announce-fresh-100-billion-in-us-manufacturing

NISAR operates on two radar frequencies: L-band and S-band. The L-band is suited for monitoring taller vegetation like trees, while the S-band provides precise readings of shorter plants, such as bushes. This dual-frequency system allows the satellite to track changes in forests, glaciers, sea ice, and critical infrastructure, including dams and bridges. It can also identify areas prone to seismic activity, offering insights into fault lines and volcanic regions https://www.startupeuropeindia.net/news/deep-tech/us-indias-game-changing-satellite-launch-unlocking-earths-hidden-secrets