9AUGUST 2026Inox Clean Energy expansion is gaining momentum as Motilal Oswal Group commits Rs 1,500 crore to the renewable energy platform of INOXGFL Group. The investment provides Inox Clean with additional capital to pursue acquisitions, renewable power generation, and solar manufacturing growth.Motilal Oswal has already deployed Rs 1,000 crore through compulsorily convertible debentures. The funding arrives after a Rs 700 crore investment from the Adar Poonawalla Family Office and takes Inox Clean's total funding since early 2026 to Rs 5,300 crore. The latest Inox clean energy expansion plan centres on a Rs 1,500 crore commitment from Motilal Oswal Group. Karnataka's industrial map is set for a major expansion. The state has cleared 83 new projects worth around INR 6,253 crore. The approvals cover aerospace and defense, food processing, IT services, industrial parks, sugar and ethanol, and renewable energy.The projects could strengthen industrial development across Karnataka. They also support the state's push to attract investments beyond Bengaluru. Of the 83 approved projects, 69 are planned outside Bengaluru. The latest approvals could create new manufacturing capacity across several districts. They may also support local jobs, supply chains and infrastructure. Data center demand is accelerating in India as artificial intelligence expands the need for digital infrastructure. Aurionpro Solutions has secured an order worth nearly 100 crore from a global hyperscale data center operator to build digital infrastructure.The contract strengthens the company's relationship with a hyperscale customer and adds momentum to Navi Mumbai's role in India's data center ecosystem. Military aircraft are at the center of India's latest defense manufacturing push. The government has opened Rs 1 lakh crore program for 60 multi-role transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The tender puts Tata, Mahindra and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in a major competition, with Indian companies taking the lead.The program also connects domestic manufacturers with global aerospace companies through joint ventures. It sets a strong localization target for production in India. As the IAF looks to replace ageing cargo aircraft, the military aircraft program could strengthen India's transport aviation capabilities. Export growth has gained momentum in India, with merchandise shipments rising by about 15 per cent during April-July FY27. This increase comes as India expands preferential market access through free trade agreements and strengthens its export-focused manufacturing strategy.The government now targets USD 1 trillion in total exports in FY27, after exports reached USD 863 billion in FY26. The latest momentum reflects stronger global market opportunities, expanding trade partnerships and efforts to improve India's manufacturing competitiveness.WHY SAMSUNG CHOSE PUNE FOR ITS ASIA-PACIFIC HVAC PUSH1,500 CRORE IS JUST THE START OF INOX CLEAN'S BIGGER BETKARNATAKA'S INDUSTRIAL MAP SET FOR A SHAKE-UP WITH 83 NEW PROJECTSAI BOOM DRIVES NEW DATA CENTRE PUSH IN NAVI MUMBAIWHO WILL WIN INDIA'S 1 LAKH CRORE MILITARY AIRCRAFT DEAL?WHAT IS DRIVING INDIA'S 15% EXPORT GROWTH IN FY27?Aurionpro will combine engineering, construction and technology capabilities for the project. The order also highlights how AI workloads are pushing operators toward scalable, future-ready facilities across India's expanding digital infrastructure market.
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