He chaired review meetings in Bengaluru with senior officials of the Geological Survey of India, the National Institute of Rock Mechanics, the Indian Bureau of Mines and the Remote Sensing and Aerial Survey division and set expectations for speed, accountability and measurable outcomes. The reviews focused on accelerating exploration and strengthening scientific and technological capabilities while promoting sustainable mining practices aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
Officials reported work on critical and strategic minerals, including Rare Earth Elements (REE), lithium, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, vanadium and platinum group elements, and on mineral targeting and geospatial technologies. The Geological Survey of India outlined outcomes in Karnataka and Goa and a five-year roadmap for thematic mapping and AI and ML-enabled mineral targeting covering nearly 48,000 sq. km.
NIRM outlined contributions to infrastructure and mining safety projects, covering hydropower, metro rail, tunnel engineering and seismic monitoring and set out capabilities in rock mechanics and engineering geology. The Indian Bureau of Mines reviewed sustainable practices, operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks, scientific mine closure and mineral beneficiation and reported findings on critical mineral enrichment under the National Critical Mineral Mission. The Remote Sensing and Aerial Survey division reported that more than zero point six five million (mn) sq. km. has been covered under the National Aerogeophysical Mapping Programme, generating over 200 exploration projects.
Panasonic Life Solutions India showcased its integrated display, projection, broadcast and communication technologies at Panasonic Tech Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Hosted through its System Solutions Division, the two-day event highlighted connected technology solutions for education, healthcare, retail, transportation, corporate offices and entertainment.The summit, themed “Turning Technology into Value”, featured experience-led zones covering QSR, retail, transit, corporate offices, healthcare, education, security, projection, home theatre and professional displays. Panasonic also introduc..
"Kapsch TrafficCom will deliver India’s first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems project on a key expressway near New Delhi. The project will be implemented with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited to demonstrate how connected mobility can improve road safety and traffic efficiency.The pilot will use real-time connectivity and AI-enabled situational awareness to support road users, especially in high-risk areas such as temporary work zones. Drivers will receive alerts on roadworks, maintenance vehicles, hazardous locations, traffic queues and temporary virtual signage di..
Euro Panel Products, the parent company of Eurobond, reported a 44.13 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for FY25’26. The company’s revenue from operations grew 18.91 per cent to Rs 503.20 crore, compared to Rs 423.18 crore in the previous financial year.The company’s full-year EBITDA stood at Rs 56.67 crore, marking a 31.82 per cent increase. Profit after tax rose to Rs 26.56 crore, while net worth increased 20.15 per cent to Rs 160.07 crore. Earnings per share for the year stood at Rs 10.84.Divyam Rajesh Shah, Whole Time Director and CFO, Euro Panel Products, said the company’s..