28, May 2026
Paradip Set for Industrial Boost as CM Launches JSW Utkal Steel Plant Project

Paradip, May 28 (BNP): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the ambitious JSW Utkal Steel Plant project in Paradip, formally launching one of the State’s biggest industrial investments aimed at transforming the coastal region into a major manufacturing hub.

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The mega integrated steel plant is coming up in the Dhinkia area near Paradip, on the land parcel that had earlier been allotted to the proposed South Korean steel giant POSCO project before it was shelved. The revival of industrial activity in the region marks a significant milestone in Odisha’s push for large-scale industrialisation and port-led economic development.

Designed with an initial production capacity of 13.2 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA), the project is expected to emerge as one of the largest integrated steel manufacturing facilities in the country. The first phase of the project involves an investment of ₹65,000 crore, with total investments projected to touch ₹1 lakh crore in subsequent expansion phases.

Apart from steel manufacturing, the integrated facility will include a 900 MW captive power plant, a dedicated cement grinding unit, and a captive jetty near Paradip Port to facilitate seamless handling of raw materials and exports.

Officials said the project is expected to strengthen Odisha’s industrial ecosystem by linking mineral-rich hinterlands with global maritime trade routes through Paradip’s strategic port infrastructure. The development is also likely to generate substantial employment opportunities and stimulate ancillary industries in the region.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister reiterated the State Government’s commitment to making Paradip a major industrial growth centre, adding that mega investments such as the JSW project would accelerate economic growth and infrastructure development while creating new livelihood opportunities for local communities.

28, May 2026
From AI in New Zealand to STEM in Italy: ROI-led choices reshape Indian students’ study-abroad map

National, May 28: Leap Scholar, South Asia’s largest AI-powered study-abroad ecosystem, has released new data showing that Indian students are widening their study-abroad choices by increasingly looking beyond traditional destinations. The data shows rising demand for New Zealand, Italy, Singapore, France and wider Europe, as students evaluate global education through a sharper lens of career outcomes, specialised courses, affordability and long-term ROI.

The shift indicates that destination choice is becoming more strategic. Students are no longer looking only at the most popular countries; they are comparing markets based on what they offer in terms of future-ready courses, employability, lower-cost public university options and post-study value.

A strong example of this shift is New Zealand, where AI-led education is gaining significant traction. The University of Auckland’s Master of AI programme saw demand rise by 33,800% YoY, contributing to the university’s 865% overall growth. This highlights how a sharply positioned programme in a high-demand field can quickly influence destination preference among Indian students.

Singapore is also emerging as a serious contender. It appeared in 26.6% of student conversations, making it the second-most discussed destination after the UK in this dataset. Its proximity to India, strong academic ecosystem and technology-led job market are making it increasingly relevant, though students still need clearer India-specific guidance on costs, jobs, PR pathways and long-term outcomes.

Italy is gaining ground as a fresher-STEM destination. Freshers account for 65.8% of STEM demand, while STEM fields make up 52.9% of all fresher demand for the country. This positions Italy as a strong high-ROI option for Indian engineering and science students, especially due to its lower-cost public university ecosystem.

France is moving beyond its MBA-led perception, recording 541.8% YTD growth, driven by specialised non-management degrees such as MSc Finance and MSc Marketing.

Interest is also building across Europe beyond the UK and Germany, with the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and other destinations appearing in 17.6% of student conversations. However, students continue to seek clarity on tuition, language requirements, work rights, PR pathways and job-market realities.

A separate destination-wise cost comparison for Singapore, France, Italy and New Zealand can also be shared with journalists as background data, for reference and publication at their editorial discretion.

Methodology

This trend report is based on anonymised lead-generation and student-interest data from Leap’s internal database. The insights have been drawn from a relevant subset of students within Leap’s overall database of 1.1 million+ students, filtered basis the specific geography, time period, destination interest, course preference, and student behaviour patterns analysed for this report.

The data has been reviewed to identify directional shifts in study-abroad intent, emerging destination preferences, course-level demand, and student decision-making trends. The report is intended to provide a timely view of how Indian students are evaluating global education opportunities and the factors shaping their choices.

 

28, May 2026
Tata AutoComp and Jahwa Electronics Announce Joint Venture to Drive Advanced Thermal Management Solutions for India’s EV Market

Tata AutoComp and Jahwa Electronics Announce Joint Venture to Drive Advanced Thermal Management Solutions for India’s EV Market

New Delhi, India, May 28: Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. has entered a joint venture with Korea’s Jahwa Electronics to locally manufacture and supply advanced low-voltage and high-voltage PTC heaters. This partnership leverages Jahwa’s engineering and magnetic material expertise to address the surging demand for efficient thermal management solutions in India’s electric and hybrid vehicle segments. 

This joint venture combines Jahwa Electronics’ high-efficiency thermal technologies with Tata AutoComp’s robust local manufacturing ecosystem, customer relationships, and market leadership. The joint venture positions India as a key strategic hub for Jahwa, leveraging localized low- and high-voltage PTC heaters to tap into booming EV and hybrid investments from global and domestic OEMs. 

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Chanyong Kim, CEO Jahwa Electronics said: “Jahwa Electronics considers it highly meaningful to contribute to the rapidly growing Indian electric vehicle market and infrastructure ecosystem through cooperation with Tata AutoComp. 

By combining Jahwa’s precision component technology with Tata AutoComp’s strong local network and expertise, we aim to provide high-efficiency thermal management solutions optimized for the Indian market. 

“With domestic automakers and global OEMs aggressively scaling investments in electrification, India’s electric and hybrid vehicle markets are expanding rapidly. This is a critical juncture for us to establish a firm market entry foundation as a key supplier of both high-voltage and low-voltage PTCs. Forging this venture with Tata AutoComp is a deeply strategic decision; the Tata Group’s formidable market influence, business scale, and exceptional corporate credibility ensure we secure a stable foothold and drive sustainable growth across the region.” 

Commenting on the joint venture, Mr. Arvind Goel, Vice Chairman, Tata AutoComp Systems said: “This joint venture marks another milestone in Tata AutoComp’s strategy of bringing world-class automotive technologies to India. I am confident that our partnership with Jahwa Electronics, a globally recognized leader in specialty electronic components, will help introduce innovative sustainable solutions to the evolving mobility landscape of India.” 

Tata AutoComp Systems MD & CEO Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar added, “Jahwa Electronics exceptional technological prowess perfectly complements our robust manufacturing ecosystem. This JV is testimony to our vision of value delivery through constant innovation.”

28, May 2026
APJ Organisations Losing Millions Annually Due to Workforce Culture and Capability Gaps, Cornerstone Report Finds

APJ Organisations Losing Millions Annually Due to Workforce Culture and Capability Gaps, Cornerstone Report Finds

SINGAPORE, Thursday, May 28: Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in workforce readiness solutions, today announced new research showing that organisations across Asia-Pacific and Japan are losing millions of dollars each year to preventable workforce capability gaps tied to culture.

The report, The Hidden Number: The Economic Value of Culture and Capability, finds that for every 1,000 employees, the cost of unaddressed culture and capability failures is estimated at SGD 1.25 million in Singapore, INR 7.03 million in India, JPY 62.38 million in Japan and AUD 1.64 million in Australia. Notably, around 85% of these costs are tied to retention and absenteeism, pointing to existing teams rather than hiring pipelines as the largest source of workforce cost.

The research measures workforce capability across six pillars to highlight where organisations are losing value and demonstrate how culture and capability investment translates into commercial outcomes. The findings expose a consistent disconnect between how leaders perceive their organisations and how employees actually experience them.

HR leaders across Asia-Pacific and Japan rate their organisations’ workforce capability significantly higher than employees do in every market surveyed, a gap that holds whether the market is high-growth or mature. Researchers warn the disconnect may be distorting strategic decisions on AI investment, restructures and hiring.

Among the report’s findings:

   APJ HR leaders rate workforce capability at 81.5 out of 100, while employees rate it more than 15 points lower across every market surveyed, a consistent gap regardless of market maturity.

     Around 85% of the economic cost tied to capability gaps comes from retention and absenteeism rather than hiring inefficiency.

   AI and Workforce Planning is the most significant blind spot region-wide, with employees reporting far lower confidence in their preparedness for automation and role change than HR leaders assume.

     Indonesia and India lead the region in HR leader confidence but record the largest disconnects between leadership and employee perceptions.

     Japan posts the lowest capability maturity score in the region and the weakest employee confidence in AI readiness.

     Capability gaps widen in larger enterprises, where organisational complexity amplifies disconnects in leadership credibility, workforce planning and internal talent mobility.

The findings echo a separate Cornerstone study recently released, which found that in a survey of 2,000 US and UK employees, 46% reported using AI tools at work without any formal training from their employer, and 65% were building AI skills independently outside of work.The consistent pattern of employees navigating AI adoption without adequate organisational support points to a structural gap in how organisations globally are managing the human side of AI deployment.

 “The most important drivers of performance in modern organisations have historically been invisible. They sit across attrition, lost productivity, delayed hiring, contractor reliance and failed transformation outcomes, but are rarely measured as one workforce lever,” said Brenton Smith, Vice President, Asia-Pacific & Japan at Cornerstone OnDemand.

 

“This research gives APJ leaders a new way to see their Invisible P&L. The organisations that will outperform over the next five years are those that treat workforce capability as a measurable commercial system, not a soft HR metric.”

To help organisations address these gaps, Cornerstone launched Cornerstone Workforce AI™, the intelligence platform for workforce readiness, designed to deliver the insights leaders want, the skills people need, and AI agents that make action easy.

At its core are the Cornerstone People Graph™ and Cornerstone Skills Engine, which combine to turn two decades of workforce data across 45 million users, terabytes of labour market intelligence, a taxonomy of more than 55,000 skills, over 1 billion workforce profiles, and signals from systems-of-record into an inference layer that powers every decision. 

 

The rich, dynamic context this creates, coupled with agentic orchestration, makes Cornerstone Workforce AI a powerful ally for organizations who want to deliver strategic outcomes faster and turn continuous workforce readiness into a competitive advantage.

 

 

28, May 2026
MG Introduces MAJESTOR 4X2 Automatic in India

May 28 : JSW MG Motor India today announced the launch of the much-anticipated MG MAJESTOR, India’s First D+ SUV. Designed for customers who want more from their next SUV, the MAJESTOR combines an imposing road presence, advanced engineering, and enhanced all-terrain capability.

Releases | MG MAJESTOR 4X2 Automatic Top Trim Launched at INR 40.99 Lakhs(ex-showroom price)

Commenting on the launch, Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said,

“The MG MAJESTOR marks a bold addition to our portfolio as India’s first D+ SUV, delivering a powerful blend of performance, premium comfort, advanced technology and superior reliability. With its unmatched dimension, off-road mastery and multiple segment-first features, the MAJESTOR sets new benchmarks and offers a truly differentiated value proposition in the Indian SUV landscape.”

The MAJESTOR is engineered for true SUV performance. Its twin-turbo diesel engine delivers best-in-class 215.5 PS and 478.5 Nm torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission in both 2WD and advanced 4WD. The intelligent 4WD system offers 10 off-road modes, seamlessly balancing everyday efficiency with rugged capability. In Auto Mode, it runs in 2WD under normal conditions and instantly switches to 4WD when traction is lost  ideal for rain, snow, or slippery surfaces.

Strengthening its off-road credentials, the MAJESTOR is the first in its segment to feature front, rear, and centre differential locks, enabling recovery even when wheels lose traction. With Crawl Control Mode, 219 mm ground clearance, and 810 mm water wading capacity, it is built to conquer the toughest terrains with durability and reliability.

With a commanding 2950 mm wheelbase, the MAJESTOR stands unmatched at 5046 mm length, 2016 mm width, and 1870 mm height. Its Mosaic Matrix Grille, Dragon Eyes DRLs, Tri-beam headlamps, connected LED tail lamps, raised hood line, and 19-inch alloys create a bold yet refined presence.

Inside, the cabin offers a black-themed sanctuary with plush leather, ventilated and massaging seats (12-way driver, 8-way passenger), panoramic sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, and three-zone AC. Available in 6- or 7-seater configurations, it integrates dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Android

Auto/Apple CarPlay, 12 JBL surround-sound speakers, dual wireless chargers, a 220V outlet, and 75+ iSMART-connected features for a tech-forward drive.

Safety is a core pillar of the MAJESTOR. Equipped with Level 2 ADAS, it provides assisted steering, braking, and acceleration. Additional features include a 360° HD camera, ESP with ABS, EBD, TCS, and RMI, ensuring confidence and control in every drive. The MAJESTOR is available in four colour options – Pearl White, Concrete Grey, Metal Black, and Metal Ash.

The MG MAJESTOR comes with the unique car ownership program “MG SHIELD. Through this program, MAJESTOR customers will avail the various after-sales benefits, including a three-year warranty with unlimited kilometers, three years of Roadside Assistance, and three labour-free periodic services. The owners can also customise their coverage by extending the warranty or roadside assistance or opting for the Protect plans, the company’s pre-paid maintenance packages for added peace-of-mind and stress-free ownership experience. Additionally, MG offers an assured buyback program that provides up to 70% buyback value.

28, May 2026
DXC Establishes DXC Engineering to Lead AI-Powered, Industry-Specific Transformation

 

Mumbai, May 28 — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the launch of DXC Engineering, a dedicated global group within its Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) organization focused on helping customers design, build, and scale AIpowered products, platforms and software-defined experiences across high-stakes, regulated and mission-critical environments. 
 
As organizations accelerate AI-enabled, software-led transformation, many are seeking deeper engineering expertise to help integrate and operationalize AI across complex, legacy and multivendor technology environments. In response, DXC is bringing together its global engineering capabilities under a single engineering-led operating model designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen execution across industries where reliability, security and scale are non-negotiable. DXC Engineering brings together more than 11,000 engineers globally within DXC’s broader Consulting & Engineering Services organization, which spans more than 40,000 professionals across 70 countries, backed by 60+ years of innovation and 30+ years advancing digital engineering across the enterprise. 
 
“The moment is now for customers to turn AI ambition into operational reality. DXC Engineering is more than a construct. It’s a signal to the market and to our customers that we are elevating the importance of our IP – both human and digital. As AI moves from experimentation to production, customers need partners who can take accountability for designing, building and operating intelligent systems at scale, especially in environments where failure is not an option.”  
Ramnath Venkataraman, President, Consulting & Engineering Services, DXC Technology 
Built on DXC’s Xponential AI orchestration blueprint, DXC Engineering combines AI-native software and product engineeringindustry expertise, proprietary platforms and delivery accelerators to help customers modernize complex environments and deploy intelligent systems at scale. In Automotive & R&D, this includes digital cockpit software, connected vehicle platforms, autonomous driving technologies, and AMBERDXC’s proprietary platform designed to help automakers accelerate software-defined vehicle programs, reduce multivendor complexity and deploy secure AI across production environments. In Financial Services, DXC Engineering supports bespoke software development and deep integration across capital markets, wealth management and commercial banking environments. 
 
Across telecom, energy, healthcare, defense and other industries, DXC Engineering delivers specialized engineering capabilities for operationally critical environments — from factory floors and financial platforms to international airports and defense systems — where reliability, security and regulatory compliance are essential. Through reusable IP, industryspecific platforms, strategic ecosystem partnerships and advanced engineering capabilities, DXC Engineering helps customers modernize complex environments, operationalize AI and build resilient, software-defined systems designed for always-on performance.  
 
DXC Engineering will combine deep industry expertise with AI-enabled engineering capabilities to support customers across mission-critical environments, including more than 50 million vehicles worldwide powered by DXC’s software, 20+ years of financial services platform experience, and manufacturing platforms managing more than 4 million production points globally. 

 

28, May 2026
AVer’s TR335, MT300N and PTZ310UV2 Obtain HETMA Approved Status

AVer’s TR335, MT300N and PTZ310UV2 Obtain HETMA Approved Status

 

Taipei, Taiwan – May 28: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, announces the TR335 AI Auto Tracking PTZ Camera, MT300N NDI Matrix Tracking Box, and PTZ310UV2 PTZ Camera have received HETMA Approved Status. Evaluated by a committee of higher education technology managers, the TR335, MT300, and PTZ310UV2 each earned an overall score of “Exceeds Expectations,” recognizing performance, reliability, and integration capabilities in higher education environments.

The TR335 is a 4K AI Auto Tracking PTZ camera featuring 30x optical zoom and support for 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Designed for broadcasting, streaming, and recording applications, the TR335 includes 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP outputs, enabling integration across a range of AV environments. The TR335’s AI-powered tracking capabilities include Presenter Mode for speaker tracking, Zone Mode for customizable tracking zones, and Hybrid Mode for transitions between Auto Tracking and manual PTZ control.

The MT300N is an NDI matrix tracking box that enables AVer Pro AV cameras to function as Voice Tracking systems through preset point configuration, eliminating the need for a dedicated in-room PC or server. The MT300’s compact form factor allows installation under a desk, behind a display, or on a server rack, making it suited for classroom and lecture hall deployments. The MT300N operates via AVer’s PTZ Link interface, enabling customized profiles, display layouts, and multi-camera switching across Microsoft Teams, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, and BYOM environments.

The PTZ310UV2 is a UHD PTZ camera delivering 4K resolution at 60 fps with 12x optical zoom and 8MP image capture. Designed for broadcasting and streaming, it delivers low-latency IP video over standard networks and simultaneous output via HDMI, NDI, and IP. The PTZ310UV2’s embedded SmartShoot AI functionality automatically adjusts the field of view to capture individual presenters or groups, adapting to lectures, presentations, and multi-participant recordings. The PTZ310UV2’s image quality and optical zoom performance enable clear image capture even when mounted at the back of classrooms or lecture halls.

“HETMA Approved Status emphasizes our focus on delivering solutions that meet the operational and integration needs of higher education environments,” said Katie Sullivan, Senior Product Manager for AVer Information Inc. USA. “The recognition from HETMA reinforces our commitment to providing reliable technology that supports classroom and campus workflows.”

All three products were evaluated across criteria including verification, quality, performance, network and security, and higher education suitability. The evaluation highlighted the TR335’s ability to maintain reliable tracking in lecture capture environments and integrate across IP-based and traditional AV systems, as well as the MT300N’s role in simplifying multi-camera workflows and enabling automated switching across campus deployments. AVer continues to emphasize industry certifications that validate its products against operational and integration standards required in professional AV environments.

Keep up with the latest news from AVer on LinkedIn. For more information about AVer Information Inc., please visit www.aver.com.

 

28, May 2026
Transport Corporation of India’s Multimodal Strategy Supports Growth Momentum: Equirus Maintains LONG

Mumbai, May 28 : Equirus Securities has reiterated its LONG stance on Transport Corporation of India  with a target price of Rs 1,185, citing healthy momentum across key business segments and strengthening multimodal capabilities that continue to support long-term growth.

According to Equirus Securities’ latest analysis of the company’s 4QFY26 performance, TCI’s Supply Chain Solutions segment delivered resilient growth despite temporary disruptions during March and a relatively high base effect. SCS revenues grew approximately 16% year-on-year, driven by strong traction across automotive, e-commerce and integrated warehousing businesses.

The report highlighted that TCI’s expanding multimodal network  spanning rail, road, shipping and warehousing  is strengthening its competitive positioning and enabling continued market share gains. While margins witnessed moderation due to upfront investments in manpower and infrastructure for newly acquired contracts, Equirus expects SCS revenue and EBIT to grow at nearly 16% and 20% CAGR respectively over FY26-FY29E, supported by operating leverage and warehouse ramp-up.

The Freight segment also showed signs of gradual recovery, reporting around 13% year-on-year revenue growth during 4QFY26 after an extended weak phase. Management attributed the improvement to rising less-than-truckload  contribution, leadership restructuring and network optimisation initiatives.

Despite near-term challenges such as pricing pressure, delayed fuel pass-through and subdued MSME demand, Equirus remains optimistic about the segment’s recovery trajectory. The brokerage expects Freight segment revenue and EBIT to grow at approximately 6% and 9% CAGR respectively over FY26-FY29E, with LTL contribution projected to rise to nearly 50% by FY30E.

Meanwhile, the Seaways business delivered another strong quarter aided by higher voyage frequency, absence of dry-docking shutdowns and effective bunker fuel pass-through mechanisms. Management maintained a FY27 growth outlook of 5–10% despite elevated fuel costs and near-term margin moderation linked to new vessel additions.

TCI is expected to add two new vessels by Q3/Q4FY27, increasing capacity by approximately 15,000–16,000 tonnes. Lower dry-docking impact compared to FY26 is also expected to support utilisation levels going forward. Equirus projects Seaways revenue and EBIT to grow at nearly 12% and 5% CAGR respectively over FY26-FY29E, driven by capacity additions and the structural shift toward coastal logistics.

Equirus Securities reiterated its positive outlook on TRPC, valuing the company at 17x FY28E P/E and maintaining its target price of Rs 1,185.

28, May 2026
Hindustan Coca‑Cola Beverages (HCCB) strengthens rural infrastructure in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh with EV waste‑collection vehicles and an RO filtration unit

Hindustan Coca‑Cola Beverages (HCCB) strengthens rural infrastructure in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh with EV waste‑collection vehicles and an RO filtration unit

Srikalahasti, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, May 28: Hindustan CocaCola Beverages (HCCB) facilitated the handover of electric-vehicle (EVwaste collection trucks to local Gram Panchayats and supported the inauguration of an RO filtration unit as part of its flagship community partnership programme, Project SHINE. The EV waste collection trucks were handed over to the Gram Panchayats in the presence of Shri Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Srikalahasti Assembly Constituency, Government of Andhra Pradesh, local officials, and community members.

Serving communities in Cherlopalli, Thondamanadu, and Kapugunneri, the deployed EV wastecollection vehicles will cover around 50 wastecollection routes across these villages and help enhance door‑to‑door wastecollection efficiency for the local Gram Panchayats. Through partnerships with local municipalities and governing bodies across India, HCCB continues to invest in sustainable waste‑management and electric‑mobility infrastructure. 

Access to safe drinking water is a key focus of HCCB‘s CSR initiatives. The company installed a water filtration unit in Kalujumitta, Challapalem Gram Panchayat, providing villagers with access to safe drinking water and enhancing their quality of life. These community-focussed initiatives highlight HCCB‘s dedication to meeting critical needs and promoting development.

HCCB continues to strengthen community infrastructure through targeted regional interventions. An Anganwadi centre renovated at Katrakayala Gunta Village in Yerpedu Mandal was dedicated to the local community, enhancing facilities for early childhood care and learning. These region-specific initiatives reflect HCCB’s sustained commitment to addressing essential needs and fostering inclusive growth in rural areas.

Speaking at the inauguration, Shri Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Srikalahasti Assembly Constituency, said “Strengthening the rural economy and improving the standard of life in rural areas remain core priorities for the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The electric wastecollection vehicles provided to the Gram Panchayats of Cherlopalli, Thondamanadu, and Kapugunneri, along with the RO Water Plant established at Kalujumitta in Challapalem Gram Panchayat, will contribute to ongoing community‑development efforts in these areas and support progress in neighbouring villages as well. Partnerships with organisations like HCCB reflect a collaborative approach to meeting local needs and strengthening rural communities across the Srikalahasti region.” 

Himanshu Priyadarshi, Chief Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability Officer, HCCB, said “At HCCB, we firmly believe that the country’s growth begins in its rural regions, and community partnership is central to how we operate. Through Project SHINE, we work closely with local stakeholders on practical, community‑focused solutions that expand access to safe drinking water, improve sanitation, enable cleaner wastecollection fleets, and support local economies by empowering women and youth — helping rural communities around our manufacturing plants feel better supported. We value the partnership of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Gram Panchayats, and community members, and look forward to continuing our investment in Andhra Pradesh’s future.”

Project SHINE is built on five core thematic areas: Sustainable Solutions for Environment & Disaster Management; Health & Hygiene through WASH Initiatives; Inclusive Growth via Women 

Empowerment & Livelihood; Nurturing Potential with Education & Skill Building; and Empowering Communities for a Better Future. Through Project SHINE, HCCB continues to undertake various CSR initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, including health and hygiene awareness programs, waste‑management projects, and skill‑development training for women and youth.

HCCB remains committed to fostering meaningful change by working closely with local communities and government stakeholders to support inclusive and sustainable growth across the state.

28, May 2026
Eqonic Group and Barton Knight Announce Collaboration to Rapidly Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment

Eqonic Group and Barton Knight Announce Collaboration to Rapidly Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment

 

London, May 28: Eqonic Group (“Eqonic”) and the Barton Knight Group (“Barton Knight”) are today pleased to announce a strategic Collaboration Agreement establishing a longterm framework to jointly pursue, deliver, and scale renewable energy and batterystorage projects across the United Kingdom.

Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to integrate Eqonic’s advanced battery storage technologies with Barton Knight’s specialist installation and maintenance capabilities. The partnership enables both organisations to expand their reach, enhance service delivery, and accelerate the adoption of cleanenergy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

A Collaboration Built on Complementary Strengths

The Collaboration Agreement sets out a structured framework under which:

· Eqonic will supply battery storage systems, inverters and related technical support to Barton Knight under defined Supply Contracts.

· Barton Knight will provide installation and maintenance services for Eqonic’s customers under Services Contracts.

· Both parties will work together to promote shared commercial opportunities.

· Each company will confer “preferred supplier” status on the other, strengthening operational alignment while maintaining nonexclusive flexibility.

This collaboration enables a seamless endtoend offering, from product supply to installation and longterm service, positioning both companies to support the UK’s accelerating transition to renewable energy.

Shared Commitment to Quality, Professionalism, and Customer Value

The agreement outlines detailed “Ways of Working” that ensure both parties operate to the highest standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and customer care. These include:

· Joint opportunity assessment and transparent communication

· Highquality installation and equipment supply

· Compliance with UK regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice

· Robust confidentiality and dataprotection commitments

· Regular performance reviews and continuous improvement processes

These shared standards ensure that customers benefit from a unified, reliable, and technically robust service experience.

Jas Kandola, CEO of Eqonic Group “This collaboration strengthens Eqonic’s ability to deliver highperformance energystorage solutions at scale. Barton Knight’s installation expertise complements our technology platform perfectly, enabling us to accelerate deployment and support customers across the UK with a fully integrated offering.”

Paul Vine, Director of Barton Knight Energy, the renewables division of Barton Knight Group “Eqonic’s innovative battery technologies and cutting-edge Research and Development align with our mission to deliver reliable, futureready renewable energy systems. Together, we are well positioned to serve the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions and deliver exceptional value to customers.”

The agreement establishes a long-term collaboration, reflecting the commitment of both organisations to shared growth, market expansion and ongoing commitment to their client base.

Both companies will continue to operate independently while leveraging the collaboration to unlock new opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver highquality renewable energy solutions nationwide.