Industry News

Unilever Acquires Personal Care Brand ‘Wild’

Unilever acquired the personal care brand Wild, further expanding its presence in the sustainable beauty segment.

BASF Pioneers Sustainable Textile Manufacturing with Loopamid Plant in China

BASF has launched the world’s first commercial-scale Loopamid plant in Shanghai, China, converting textile waste into recycled polyamide 6 to advance sustainable textile manufacturing.

GE HealthCare and FPT Strengthen Partnership to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions

GE HealthCare and FPT have expanded their partnership to drive AI adoption in healthcare, establishing an FPT Competency Center in Vietnam to enhance innovation, streamline hospital operations, and improve patient care.

Sumitomo Chemical Establishes CRO for Oligonucleotide CDMO Business in the U.S.

Sumitomo Chemical has launched SC-AMSA in Marlborough, Massachusetts, to expand its oligonucleotide CDMO business, supplying long-chain gRNA for genome editing by August 2025.

iD Fresh Food Expands Breakfast Portfolio with Ready-to-Heat Homestyle Sambar

iD Fresh Food, a fresh food brand in India, has expanded its breakfast offerings by launching an instant homestyle Sambar, entering the USD 573.4 million ready-to-heat market.

Nestlé Plans to Expand Starbucks Partnership in India

Nestlé, a global leader in food and beverages, is actively exploring the expansion of its Starbucks Coffee partnership into the Indian market.

Advancing Aerospace Indigenisation: DRDO Unveils Indigenous Composite Nose Cone for Tejas MkII

In a significant boost to India's aerospace indigenisation efforts, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled an advanced composite nose cone for the Tejas MkII fighter jet at an event in Pune.

Shein Makes a Comeback in India with Reliance Retail’s Shopping App and Local Manufacturing

Shein, the popular Chinese fast fashion app, has made its return to India after being banned for nearly five years.

PEUGEOT Unveils New 3008 and 5008 SUVs in Dubai

PEUGEOT introduced its New 3008 and 5008 SUVs at an exclusive event in Dubai, UAE.

Mullen Expands U.S. Battery Production with New Nikola Asset Acquisition

Mullen Automotive has taken a major step towards strengthening its U.S. battery production capabilities with the purchase of additional battery line equipment from Nikola Corporation.

Coffee Island Brings European Coffee Culture to India with Gurugram Launch

Coffee Island, a prominent European coffee chain, has officially entered the Indian market with the opening of its first store in Gurugram.

Hatsun Agro Product (HAP) Acquired 100% Stake in Milk Mantra Dairy

Hatsun Agro Product (HAP), a well-known producer and marketer of dairy goods such as milk, curd, ice cream, dairy whitener, skimmed milk powder, ghee, and paneer acquired a 100% share in Milk Mantra Dairy for a cash consideration of ₹233 crore.

IRRI and XAG Partner to Advance Digital Agriculture in the Philippines

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and XAG have joined forces to drive agricultural innovation and sustainability in the Philippines through the use of drones and precision farming technologies.

Apollo and University of Leicester Establish Digital Health Centre in India

Apollo Hospitals, Apollo University, and the University of Leicester have launched a global Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine, with its India hub based in Chittoor.

Sangoma and Sphinx Medical Launch AI-Powered PRM System to Revolutionize Healthcare Communication

Sangoma Unveils Advanced Patient Relationship Management (PRM) System as Part of Its Industry-Focused Communications Platform Strategy

SheGlam Launches in India via Reliance Retail's Tira: Redefining Beauty Trends

SheGlam, a globally renowned beauty brand owned by Shein, has officially entered the Indian market through a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail’s beauty platform, Tira.

DEEPROUTE.Ai's VLA Model Set to Transform Intelligent Driving in 2025

DEEPROUTE.Ai’s innovative VLA is poised to revolutionize the intelligent driving industry, positioning the company for rapid growth.

Orlen Eyes Acquisition of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins by Q1 2025

Grupa Azoty and Orlen have initiated negotiations for the potential sale of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins' shares. The due diligence and transaction terms are expected to be finalized by March 31, 2025, as part of Grupa Azoty's strategic recovery plan.

Sadara Strengthens Supply Chain Efficiency with MoU Partnership with ASMO

Sadara Chemical Company has signed an MoU with ASMO, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and DHL, to enhance logistics and supply chain efficiency. The partnership reflects Sadara's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and industrial growth.

Air Liquide Partners with 20 Hospitals to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Healthcare

Air Liquide Healthcare's ECO ORIGIN initiative has gained significant traction, with contracts signed in 2024 with 19 hospitals across six European countries and its first agreement in Brazil. The program delivers certified low-carbon medical gases, aiming to cut the carbon footprint of medical gas supplies by over 70%.