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Rate cut cycle near turning point. What lies ahead for Indian bonds?
The RBI is expected to signal monetary tightening at its October policy meeting as stronger economic growth, rising oil prices and elevated US Treasury yields fuel inflation concerns. Higher domestic rates could support the rupee but raise borrowing costs for the government and companies while pressuring equities and consumption.
In 1967, Robert Kearns patented a windshield wiper that paused between sweeps; Ford later used the idea and paid him $10.2 million in 1990
In 1967, Robert Kearns invented the electronic intermittent wiper system, securing a patent for his innovative design. When Ford utilized his invention without proper acknowledgment in 1978, Kearns took legal action. A jury sided with him in 1990, awarding substantial damages. He subsequently pursued other auto manufacturers, emphasizing the importance of creators safeguarding their innovations and earning rightful recognition.
Emerging sports are the next big business opportunity: Tero India MD
India’s sports boom is opening up opportunities for entrepreneurs to build businesses beyond cricket.
Rentomojo’s valuation jump; SoftBank’s Meesho windfall
Rentomojo is expected to go public at a valuation nearly five times higher than its previous private market round. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
ValueQuest Tristar Fund leads the round with Rs 125 Cr investment in Waaree Energy Storage Solutions
ValueQuest Tristar Fund has invested Rs 125 crore in Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd (WESSPL), the battery storage arm of Waaree Energies. This investment will bolster WESSPL's technology and R&D for manufacturing lithium-ion and sodium-ion cells and battery storage solutions, supporting India's energy transition and 'Make in India' initiative.
Kolkata metro railway using sustainable braking technology to reduce carbon emissions: Official
Kolkata Metro Railway is implementing sustainable braking technology in its new rakes to cut carbon emissions and save energy costs. The 'Regenerative Braking' system converts kinetic energy into electrical energy, saving approximately Rs 8.2 crore and reducing carbon emissions by 13,500 tonnes in the last fiscal year.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Unleashes Mizutsune, New Quests, and High-Stakes Challenges
Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest update brings Mizutsune, a fan-favorite monster, with dazzling yet deadly bubble attacks. Players can now take on an eight-star Tempered Mizutsune and unlock new armor sets. The update also introduces the Arch-Tempered Rey Dau event and reintroduces Zoh Shia as a repeatable High Rank quest, offering hunters exciting new challenges.

Rangsons Aerospace raises Rs 300 crore from ValueQuest Investment Advisors
Rangsons Aerospace intends to use the new funding to boost its operational capacity and explore growth opportunities in new business sectors through targeted acquisitions. Based in Mysuru, the company provides satellite communication systems, airborne thermal management solutions, and fluid distribution systems to global aerospace companies.

Quest Global acquires US design firm Alpha-Numero Technology Solutions
This marks the second acquisition since US private equity firm Carlyle acquired a minority stake in Quest Global in August 2023. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Headquartered in Singapore, Quest Global employs over 10,000 people across India.

136 Vande Bharat trains operational, running at almost 100% occupancy: Ashwini Vaishnaw
As of January 2025, 136 Vande Bharat train services with chair cars are operational, achieving nearly 100% occupancy. These trains, introduced to enhance travel experience and safety, include features like the KAVACH system, automatic doors, and UV-C air disinfection. During 2024-25, about 2.14 crore passengers used these services, reflecting Indian Railways' commitment to modernization and sustainability.

Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers
Meta Platforms partners with Microsoft to share Meta Horizon OS for customized headsets. Zuckerberg aims to dominate VR and MR industry. Google and Apple pose competition in the space, with Meta Horizon OS based on Android.

Meta rebuffs Google's virtual reality tie-up proposal: report
Google had suggested that Meta partnered with its new software platform that is being developed for virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed-reality headsets, the report said, citing a source involved in the talks.

Best VR headsets in India: Unleash the Immersive Virtual Reality
Are you looking for the best VR headsets in India? If so, continue reading this article where we have clubbed together a list of the best options for VR headsets which are readily available on Amazon. We have ensured to pick the best headsets which are loved by the users and rated heartily on the website.

Navy Chief unveils first indigenously manufactured UAV from Adani Defence & Aerospace
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar unveiled the Drishti 10 Starliner drones, manufactured by Adani Defence, at the company's Aerospace Park in Hyderabad. The drone is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours of endurance and a 450 kg payload capacity.

Carlyle buys into Quest Global, invests $500 million
Private equity firm Carlyle Group will acquire a 28% stake in Quest Global Services, an engineering and R&D services provider, for $500m, according to insiders. Quest Global's existing stakeholders, including Bain Capital, Advent Capital and the GIC of Singapore, will sell up. Quest, which has a client list including Airbus, BMW, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls Royce, will use the funds for acquisitions and initial public offerings over the next three to five years.

Qapita raises $15 million in quest to build an ‘operating system’ for private markets
Qapita, an equity management platform, will use the funding to add more software products, liquidity solutions and a digital marketplace for private securities in Southeast Asia, as well as for growing the client base in Singapore, Indonesia and India.

Ramco Systems bags order from ADAIR for US fighter jets
The aviation suite would allow paperless operations across remote locations, aiding the client's expansion plan, the statement said.

Navy inducts four types of indigenously developed sonars
It is capable of detecting, localizing, classifying and tracking sub-surface and surface targets in both its active and passive modes of operation.

QuEST Global targets $ 1 billion turnover by 2020
The company which has presence in 40 locations across 11 countries plans to increase its headcount to 20,000 by 2020 from 8300 at present.

Manipal Institute of Technology's SolarMobil wins innovation contest for engineering students
The winning team will receive a cash Rs 1 lakh and is being sponsored prize of by aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus to go on a facility tour.

Skipper bags Rs 400 crore order from Colombia
Skipper now has an order book of Rs 24 billion (Rs 2,400 crore) at end of Q4 FY15 in its transmission and distribution business, assuring a 24-month revenue.

Aravind Melligeri, cofounder of engineering services firm QuEST Global, launches Aequs
Aravind Melligeri, cofounder of engineering services firm QuEST Global, has launched Aequs, which specialises in manufacturing.
QuEST acquires GKN Aerospace's engineering division
Bangalore-based aerospace engineering design firm QuEST has acquired GKN Aerospace Engineering Services.
Niche tech firms outbid Infosys and Mahindra Satyam for Airbus deal
Airbus plans to outsource more design projects for its 380, A350 and A320 series of planes to vendors based in India to slash costs by up to 40%.
Bangalore & Hyderabad: Emerging global hubs for aviation engineering
With Airbus & Boeing spreading wings, Bangalore & Hyderabad are fast emerging as global hubs for aviation engineering, technology & services.
Aviation opportunities in the air in Bangalore, Hyderabad
With Airbus & Boeing spreading wings, Bangalore & Hyderabad are fast emerging as global hubs for aviation engineering, technology & services.
Aerospace SEZ takes off; bags $100 mn SABCA deal
QuEST Global, a provider of outsourced engineering services and manufacturing, has won a deal worth $100 million from Belgian aerospace major SABCA to manufacture metallic parts and assembly work for Airbus A-350 XWB aircraft’s flap track structures over the next 10 years.
Belgaum gets an aerospace SEZ
India’s aerospace engineering and manufacturing segment took a leap on Saturday with the launch of a 300-acre aerospace SEZ (special economic zone) in Belgaum , North Karnataka.
Reliance Life gets ISO 9001-2000 stamp
Reliance Life Insurance has been accorded the ISO 9001-2000 certificate, making it the second company operating in the life insurance space in the country to get this quality standard covering all functional areas.
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