9AUGUST 2026India 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 rising defense capital expenditure and long-term air power planning. 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.ONGC project gains momentum as Larsen & Toubro secures offshore orders worth Rs 5,00010,000 crore. This ONGC project strengthens India's offshore engineering capabilities while accelerating ageing hydrocarbon infrastructure.L&T will deploy advanced offshore engineering expertise to manage large-scale offshore projects that demand precision installation and execution in deepwater conditions. This development also highlights rising investments in offshore projects as India pushes for safer and more efficient energy systems. This also ensures uninterrupted production from mature offshore assets. 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. 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. SIGMA 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 BOOML&T TACKLES HIGH-END SUBSEA ENGINEERING IN ONGC PROJECTFROM FARM TO PORT: ARUNACHAL ENTERS GLOBAL TRADE NETWORKGlobal 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 op-portunities for producers in Arunachal across agricul-ture and manufacturing sectors. This push strength-ens global market integration by connecting local producers to global buyers while improving logistics and trade infrastructure.
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