Technology

PSLV-C48, which was lifted-off at 1525 Hrs (IST) from the First Launch Pad on 11 Dec 2019, successfully injected RISAT-2BR1 into an orbit of 576 km after 16 minutes and 23 seconds.

The Cabinet  has approved for signing the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to constitute the ‘India-Japan Steel Dialogue’ to strengthen cooperation in steel sector and coal MoU.

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is planning to set up a dedicated “Green Window to serve the unserved segments of renewable energy”, New and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Anand Kumar said on 11 Dec 2019.

Wipro Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a Center of Excellence (CoE) for open source in Oman.

Austin-based Green Revolution Cooling (GRC), the leader in immersion cooling for data centers, is increasing operations in the Asian market with the opening of offices in New Delhi on 1 January 2020.

Bangalore-based Gumption Labs Software Solutions PVt Ltd provide Innovative Digital Offerings in Personal Finance Space for Financial Institutions and Advisors.

In a move to attract investments, the Goods and Services Tax has been reduced to 5% on electric vehicles (EVS) from 12% and 28% with 22% cess for conventional vehicles.

Japan intends to continue support capacity building in the multi-billion dollar Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and participate in the hydrocarbon sector.

Minneapolis startup 75F is venturing into China, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam, an estimated US$2 billion a year combined market for its building control and energy efficiency product in commercial buildings.

The Indian agriculture-technology is growing at a rate of 25% year on year and the start-up ecosystem is playing a critical role, bringing innovation and disruption in much-needed areas.