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  Boost for IAF! HAL looks to secure billion-dollar GE engine deal for LCA Tejas Mk1A; India-US defence ties in focus India is on track to finalise a $1 billion deal with US aerospace firm General Electric (GE) for 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines, as negotiations between the two countries continue. The engines will power India’s indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A, supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat defence initiative. Dr DK Sunil, HAL chairman and managing director, told ANI, "We expect to sign it in October. The contract will be worth more than 1 billion. The contract negotiations are done, and the price is finalized. We are only going through the contract details, and we have to sign. Now that this main contract is signed, in October, we will sign the contract with GE for 113 engines..." The order includes 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainers, with deliveries scheduled from 2027-28 over six years. HAL plans to deliver the first aircraft by October, with th...

  Investors have been cautious on large generic exporters - Lupin gained nearly 0.5 % to Rs 1,931 on Monday, and hovering above its 52-week low of Rs 1,774 that was reached on 7 April 2025. The Indian pharma industry is expanding its presence in the European market with a number of acquisitions in this region over the past few months. And this development comes at a time when the key US market, which typically accounts for 50 to 60 % of large Indian generic players’ exports, is grappling with increased protectionist threats from the Trump administration. The latest acquisition by Indian pharma company in Europe was made by Lupin on Monday, which announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based VISUfarma, which is focused on the ophthalmic segment, with medications for dry eye, glaucoma, eyelid hygiene, blepharitis, retinal health and highly focused nutraceuticals prescribed by ophthalmologists. The Dutch company is being bought by Lupin for an enterprise value of Euro 190 m...

  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on US’ H-1B visa fees hike: A great start, but $100,000 fees is… Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has welcomed President Donald Trump's overhaul of the H-1B visa program but warned that the new $100,000 application fee may be prohibitively expensive, potentially driving tech investment and talent away from the United States. Speaking on the "BG2 Pod" podcast published Friday, Huang described the policy changes as "a great start" that addresses illegal immigration and visa system abuse. However, he cautioned that the steep fee "probably sets the bar a little too high" and could make foreign students uncomfortable about pursuing opportunities in America. The Taiwan-born executive, who has frequently cited his own experience as an embodiment of the American dream, emphasised that talent inflow serves as a key performance indicator for the country's future success. "Smart people's desire to come to America and smart students...

  Why is Nomura bullish on this Tata Group stock: 3 reasons The Titan share price closed September 29 session with nearly 3% gains but over the last 1 month, the stock has fallen nearly 6%. While investors are cautious given the high gold rates, international brokerage house Nomura is bullish on the stock.  They have initiated coverage on this Tata Group stocks with a Buy recommendation and a target price of Rs 4,275, implying roughly 268t percent upside from current levels. Nomura on Titan Company: Q2 weakness cyclical  Nomura argued the weakness in Q2 is largely cyclical and concentrated. The brokerage pointed to three immediate drivers of the slowdown:  A sharp (>40 per cent) uptick in gold prices during the quarter that dampened footfalls;  A high year-ago base created by the customs duty cut in July 2024;  Calendar-specific buying patterns around the Shradh period in September, traditionally considered inauspicious for jewellery purchases....

 Waste management  in India is no longer just a civic issue; it has become a critical sector shaped by   urbanization , rising consumption, and stricter   environmental regulations . According to the   International Trade Administration , India generates over 62 million tonnes (MMT) of municipal solid waste annually. Still, only about 43 MMT get collected, and just 12 MMT are treated before disposal, leaving nearly 31 MMT dumped insecurely in landfills. According to Mordor Intelligence, in value terms, the India waste management market is projected to grow at a 5.8% annual rate from $13.5 billion in 2025 to $17.9 billion by 2030. This tremendous scale and growth mean that organized players who bring scale, efficiency, and technology into recycling, processing, and energy recovery are uniquely positioned to benefit.  The sector stands at an inflection point. Water and wastewater, recycling, and waste management companies are likely to emerge a...

  Paras Defence and Space Technologies, has bagged a Rs 34 crore ($3.8 million) order from the Israeli defence company Defence tech company, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, has bagged a Rs 34 crore ($3.8 million) order from the Israeli defence company Elbit Security Systems. In an exchange filing, the Indian defence company stated that as part of the order, it will supply an electro-optics product.  The company stated that it will execute the order in the period between February 2026 to November 2026.  Paras Defence order growth As India pushed for larger domestic production of defence technology, Paras Defence’s order book has seen a good growth in recent months. Paras Defence primarily provides guidance, communications, sensors, computing and control and other electronic technology behind the missiles, space tech, naval systems and defence vehicles.  The company mainly gets orders from private and public sector defence and space tech companies....

  'Her Mann ki Baat': PM Modi pens foreword for Italy counterpart Georgia Meloni's book - what he wrote NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned a foreword for his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni's Indian edition autobiography, describing it has her "Mann ki Baat." "It is not just an autobiography; it is her Mann ki Baat," he said in the foreword of the book titled  I am Giorgia -- My Roots, My Principles. "I am delighted that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is penning her autobiography, I Am Giorgia. Over the last 11 years, I have had the privilege of engaging with many world leaders, each with a different life journey. At times, their journeys transcend personal stories and speak to something larger. They remind us of ideals that have endured across cultures and centuries. Prime Minister Meloni has several such instances in her accomplished life, making this book very special," the foreword said, according to ANI. 'Nari Sha...