AUGUST 20268TOP STORIESBoeing and Archer Aviation deepen their aviation technology tie-up through a deal that brings three Boeing businesses under Archer's portfolio. Archer will acquire Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid in an all-stock transaction, while Boeing will receive a 19.75 per cent stake in Archer and gain a board seat.The deal combines electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, autonomous flight, unmanned systems and airspace management technologies. Boeing will also retain access to Wisk's autonomous flight technology for its existing and future aircraft. The transaction marks a major expansion for Archer as it builds a broader aerospace technology platform. India's clean power demand is pushing companies toward larger renewable energy investments. ACME Solar is now planning a major expansion. The company plans to invest up to INR 20,000 crore in capital expenditure. Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Dhingra said the company will invest INR 15,00020,000 crore.The focus will remain on renewable energy and battery-backed power projects. The move comes as demand rises for reliable, round-the-clock clean electricity. The company is placing greater focus on battery energy storage. It plans to deploy around 10 GWh of battery capacity this year. Energy storage already accounts for about 25 percent of the company's business. This share could rise as demand for firm renewable power increases. Global trade network expands as Arunachal Pradesh farmers and manufacturers get access to international markets through new trade deals. The government is actively aligning policy, trade infrastructure, and export strategies to integrate the state into the global trade network.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that India's trade deals will open new opportunities for producers in Arunachal across agriculture and manufacturing sectors. This push strengthens global market integration by connecting local producers to global buyers while improving logistics and trade infrastructure. This initiative aims to convert regional output into export-ready products and build a sustainable pipeline into the global trade network. Defense growth ambitions are driving Sigma Advanced Systems to raise its manufacturing capacity and strengthen its international presence. The Hyderabad-based aerospace and defense manufacturer secured the capital as demand for defense and aerospace components continues to rise.Spark Capital led the fundraising and placed Rs 360 crore with 23 family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its equity capital markets platform. Sigma plans to use the funds to expand capabilities, support international operations and develop technologies for evolving customer requirements. The move follows major acquisitions, export orders and a Rs 3,800 crore Rolls-Royce contract. India has moved to strengthen its war machine as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has restarted Su-30MKI production at its Nashik facility. The war machine push comes as the Indian Air Force seeks to address squadron shortages and boost operational readiness.HAL will manufacture 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets under a government-approved order, with deliveries expected by 2029. This war machine expansion reflects India's focus on enhancing domestic defense manufacturing capabilities while maintaining proven platforms. The restart also signals renewed utilization of existing infrastructure, aligning with AI TAKES FLIGHT AS BOEING AND ARCHER DEEPEN AVIATION TIE-UPSIGMA GEARS UP FOR DEFENSE GROWTH WITH RS 460 CRORE PUSHINDIA REBOOTS WAR MACHINE AS HAL REVIVES SU-30MKI PRODUCTIONACME SOLAR BETS INR 20,000 CRORE ON INDIA'S CLEAN POWER BOOMFROM FARM TO PORT: ARUNACHAL ENTERS GLOBAL TRADE NETWORKrising defense capital expenditure and long-term air power planning.
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