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IEEMA Inaugurates 4th BuildELEC & 1st CompELEC Under West Konnect

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  by Priyanka Jadhav   160+ Exhibitors, 1,000 Structured B2B Meetings and 150+ Key Buyers Converge in Mumbai to Strengthen India’s Electrical & Components Manufacturing Ecosystem and Accelerate Industry Growth Toward USD 130 Billion Vision by 2030 Mumbai, February 25, 2026: The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) today inaugurated the 4th edition of BuildELEC alongside the 1st edition of CompELEC at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The three-day event, being held from February 25–27, 2026 aims to provide a focused sourcing and networking platform for the building electrical and components manufacturing ecosystem.  Featuring over 160 exhibitors and nearly 1,000 structured B2B meetings with 150+ key buyers, the twin shows are designed to drive business growth, strengthen supplier networks, and accelerate industry collaboration across India’s electrical and electronics value chain. Speaking at the inaugural Chief Guest, SM Ramanath...

Navneet AI and IIT Gandhinagar Announce Landmark MoU to Strengthen AI Education in India

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  by Priyanka Jadhav   ~ MoU has been announced at the IndiaAI 2026 Summit in Delhi; Navneet reinforces its responsible AI commitment with structured AI training and national innovation initiatives~ New Delhi, 25th February 2026: Navneet Education announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar to establish a strong academic–industry collaboration in Artificial Intelligence education. The MoU has been executed at the IndiaAI 2026 Summit in Delhi. This partnership creates a structured framework to promote AI literacy in schools through teacher training, student outreach, curriculum credentialing, and innovation-led programs. As a long-standing education leader with a teacher-first philosophy, Navneet has taken a decisive step to bridge the AI capability gap by ensuring teachers are equipped before classrooms transform. Navneet AI currently reaches 500+ schools and 2,000+ teachers across 14 states. The partnership will focus on f...

Flair Writing Industries Ltd commences manufacturing of wooden pencils

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Flair Writing Industries Ltd, (BSE 544030, NSE): FLAIR, has begun manufacturing wooden pencils at its step down subsidiary company, Flomaxe Stationery in Surat. This expansion strengthens the company's Creative portfolio and enhances its abilities to penetrate further into the largest segment of the stationery industry. With this new manufacturing line, Flair is well-positioned to deliver high-quality wooden pencils at different price points while further bolstering its presence in the stationery segment. The production line will have an estimated annual capacity of 84 Million pieces. Within this facility, the company will also focus on manufacturing of complimentary products such as range of erasers and sharpeners. These combined with existing SKUs in polymer pencils and mechanical pencils will create a comprehensive basket of products to address the pencil and allied stationery segment. Commenting on the development, Vimalchand Rathod, the Managing Director said We are excited to...

Tiger Analytics and Govt. of Bihar sign MoU to build a Mega AI Centre of Excellence in Bihar

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  To co-create India’s largest AI ecosystem hub focused on talent development, innovation, and responsible AI adoption across the state. Chennai, February 24 2026: Tiger Analytics, a global leader in AI and advanced analytics consulting, today announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The partnership aims to establish one of India’s largest Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI CoE) in Bihar. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior government officials and industry leaders, marking a defining moment in Bihar's transformation into a national hub for AI innovations. The Mega AI Centre of Excellence in Bihar marks an important step toward building a self-sustaining AI ecosystem that empowers talent, drives innovation, and creates long-term societal impact. The AI CoE will be d...

ANMI Unveils StockTech 2026 Survey: 91% of Stockbrokers to Boost Tech Spend as Algorithmic Trading and AI Take Center Stage

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  MUMBAI, India — February 21, 2026 — The Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI) WIRC today released its highly anticipated “STOCKTECH 2026 Survey Report” during the StockTech 2026 event at NESCO, Mumbai. The report reveals a massive shift toward a technology-first stockbroking ecosystem, with a staggering 91% of firms plan- ning to increase their technology spend for the 2025-26 financial year. As India’s premier technology show for stockbrokers, StockTech 2026 serves as a critical platform for brokers, fintech innovators, and regulators to align on a future where “Innovation for Everyone” is the core mission. Key Highlights from the 2026 Survey Report: ●Aggressive Investment in Modernization: Nearly half of all surveyed firms (46%) intend to “significantly increase & quot” their technology budgets, underscoring that infrastructure is now a primary competitive advantage. ● The Rise of Automation: Algorithmic trading has reached a tipping point, wi...

Youva’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj-Themed Longbooks and Marathi ‘Suvichaar’ Pencils Reach Stores in Maharashtra

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  Maharashtra, February 19, 2026: Coinciding with Shivaji Jayanti celebrations across Maharashtra, stationery brand Youva has introduced a themed range of school supplies centred on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The 17th-century Maratha ruler continues to occupy a prominent place in the region’s historical and cultural memory, and the products bring familiar historical references into everyday classroom use. The range appears to cater to different age groups in schools — the longbooks are suited to middle and secondary school students, while the pencils are likely to find use among younger children. All the longbooks carry illustrated interpretations of moments and symbols associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The accompanying pencils carry short inspirational Marathi sayings, including a quote attributed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The launch reflects a broader trend of incorporating regional and cultural references into everyday school items. As...

Australia Provides Duty-Free Access to All Indian Exports Under ECTA

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  by Priyanka Jadhav  “The MoU signed between World Trade Center Mumbai and the Australia India Business Council will further strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation, creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries” - Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries In the picture (L to R): Mr. Deepak Raj Gupta OAM, National Chair, Australia India Business Council; Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries; Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai; Ms. Priya Pansare, Director, Trade and Investment Promotion, World Trade Center Mumbai. 18th February 2026 :  World Trade Center Mumbai, in association with the All India Association of Industries (AIAI), hosted a high-level interaction with a business delegation from the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), reaffirming the growing momentum in India–Australi...