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The final week of January started with macro indicators grabbing headlines. Gold’s seemingly unstoppable rally combined with another retreat in Bitcoin prices, creating a bearish mood among crypto enthusiasts. Knowing that BTC and big-cap altcoins have very limited potential, many investors are looking instead for the best crypto presale. Two ongoing presales, Pepepawn and Shieldguard Protocol, are gaining traction. But among upcoming cryptos, it is DeepSnitch AI the one that everybody’s talking about. The AI system is coming to disrupt crypto investing and explode 100x or more in the process. Bitcoin retreats as gold hits $5,000 On Jan. 26, as soon as markets opened in Asia, gold hit $5,000 for the first time ever. In contrast, Bitcoin (known by some as “digital gold”) suffered a sharp dr...

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 27: “Emerald Tyre Manufacturers Limited (NSE: ETML | INE0RHD01013) is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of Off-Highway Tyres, has taken a decisive step in its international growth journey by acquiring a 65% controlling stake in SA Rubber Engineering Pty. Ltd., South Africa. The proposed acquisition approved by ETML’s Board of Directors on 22 January 2026, involves an investment of up to ₹14 crore, through a combination of cash and non-cash consideration. Upon completion, SA Rubber Engineering will operate as a subsidiary of ETML, with the proposed acquisition expected to close within 6–8 months. WHY THIS MOVE MATTERS A Strategic Geography with Global Reach • Anchors the Company’s expansion across high-growth African industrial and mining t...

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 27: Airfloa Rail Technology Limited (BSE – AIRFLOA | 544516 | INE0XBS01012), a leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock components and turnkey interior solutions has announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Janatics Industrial Automation Private Limited for the development and supply of Automatic Door Systems for railway applications. Highlights of the MoUThe MoU covers Automatic Door Systems for modern railway coaches, including Freight EMU and Vande Bharat platforms Product scope includes:Double Leaf Plug Doors Automatic Single Leaf Plug Doors Pocket Sliding Doors Automatic Fire Barrier DoorsAirfloa will lead tender participation, customer engagement, and project executionStrategic Significance The MoU...

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], January 27: Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited (NSE – VPRPL, BSE – 543974 | INE0AE001013), one of India’s leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies with a diversified presence across Water & Municipal Services, Roads, Railways, Infrastructure, and Mining, has announced successfully completed and handed over the Silchar 24×7 Water Supply Project under the AMRUT Mission in Assam. The project was executed for the Assam Urban Water Supply & Sewerage Board (AUWSSB) at an approximate cost of ₹177.47 crore. Project Overview The project includes key infrastructure such as intake systems, a water treatment plant, transmission mains, pumping stations, service reservoirs, distribution network, household connections, and PLC-SCADA automation. ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 27: YES Italy has announced the opening of its new office in Mumbai, further strengthening its presence across India. The Mumbai office will offer end-to-end academic counselling services for students applying to Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at Italian universities, including guidance on course selection, applications, documentation, and visa processes. The move marks a strategic expansion of the organisation’s operations in India and aims to support the growing number of Indian students seeking higher education opportunities in Italy. Services Offered at the Mumbai Office The Mumbai office provides comprehensive support, ranging from university shortlisting and personalised academic counselling to assistance with preparing and submitting applica...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 27: Spinoto, a technology-driven vehicle servicing platform, has begun operations in Ahmedabad with an on-demand mechanic model designed to reduce delays, improve transparency, and provide structured service support for vehicle owners in urban settings. Vehicle servicing in Indian cities has traditionally involved long wait times, unpredictable pricing, and limited visibility into quality and turnaround time. These conditions often lead to significant downtime for customers, particularly during minor repairs and roadside breakdowns where speed and clarity are required. Founded by Krunalsinh Rana, Spinoto was developed against this backdrop to draw on years of operational experience within the automobile service ecosystem. The platform’s model focuses on...

New Delhi [India], January 23: India’s aspiration to achieve a $5 trillion economy is presented as a national mission powered by leaders across various sectors, including politics, business, and education. A report by The Outlook, titled “Visionaries of $5 Trillion Economy”, highlights the contribution of a few key individuals to this growth trajectory. At the helm of governance and policy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is strengthening India’s rail ecosystems while advancing digital and manufacturing capabilities to position the country as a future-ready “global product nation”. JP Nadda, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers, is accelerating public health initiatives, including India’s TB elimination mission, alongside digital governance and ind...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 24: SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. (“SASMOS”), Bangalore based aerospace and defence engineering and manufacturing company, today announced that it has been awarded a strategic long term contract by SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a pioneering Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, for the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) design and manufacturing of SkyDrive’s next-generation eVTOL aircraft. Under this partnership, SASMOS will deliver a comprehensive EWIS solution including system design, prototyping, certification support and serial production readiness. This contract marks a key milestone in SkyDrive’s commercialisation journey while reinforcing SASMOS’ position as a trusted global partner in advanced aerospace systems and sustainable mobili...