LeafyBus and Eicher to Deploy 100 Electric Intercity Sleeper Buses

LeafyBus, India’s first long-distance electric bus operator, has entered into a partnership with Eicher Trucks & Buses to deploy 100 Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric intercity sleeper buses across major national routes. The initiative forms part of efforts to expand clean mobility options and reduce diesel dependency in India’s long-haul travel sector. The deployment will… Continue reading LeafyBus and Eicher to Deploy 100 Electric Intercity Sleeper Buses

Easing Rare-Earth Supply to Drive High-Teen E2W Growth Next Fiscal

India’s electric two-wheeler sector is poised for a rebound next fiscal year, with growth expected to accelerate to 16-18% after moderating to 12-13% in the current fiscal, according to Crisil Ratings. The current year’s slowdown has been attributed to temporary disruptions in the supply of rare-earth magnets and the impact of GST rationalization on internal… Continue reading Easing Rare-Earth Supply to Drive High-Teen E2W Growth Next Fiscal

Leafy Bus Is Setting up Private Bus Terminals in India

As India’s intercity bus market begins its gradual transition towards electric mobility, the biggest constraint is no longer the availability of electric buses but the ecosystem that supports them. Charging reliability, turnaround times, land access and passenger experience remain fragmented, particularly for long-distance operations. Delhi-based electric intercity operator Leafy believes the solution lies in building… Continue reading Leafy Bus Is Setting up Private Bus Terminals in India

AU Small Finance Bank Partners with Honda for Two-Wheeler Financing Nationwide

AU Small Finance Bank, India’s largest small finance bank, has signed a strategic partnership with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to provide financing options for two-wheeler purchases across the country. The memorandum of understanding, announced on February 3, positions AU Small Finance Bank as a preferred financier for Honda two-wheelers. The partnership will leverage the… Continue reading AU Small Finance Bank Partners with Honda for Two-Wheeler Financing Nationwide

India’s Rare Earth Strategy: Building Domestic Magnet Production Capacity

India has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to develop domestic rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing, announcing dedicated corridors across four states in the Union Budget 2026-27. The budget identified Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu as sites for rare earth corridors focused on mining, processing, research, and manufacturing activities. The initiative builds upon a ₹7,280… Continue reading India’s Rare Earth Strategy: Building Domestic Magnet Production Capacity

@niche: On With Kara Swisher004247

Kara Swisher has been covering Silicon Valley for over thirty years. Known for her no-holds-barred interviews with leaders across business, tech, media and politics, her twice-weekly podcast, On with Kara Swisher, is summed up by Kara saying, “Smart people like difficult questions.”Recently, Kara invited our founder and CEO RJ on the show to talk about… Continue reading @niche: On With Kara Swisher004247

Yellow.ai Launches Nexus, the Industry’s First Universal Agentic Interface

With 98.9% success rate and 77 AI agents built autonomously for brands across 8 regions in early access, Nexus by Yellow.ai will move enterprises from “Software as a Service” to “Service as a Software”. SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yellow.ai, a global leader in AI-powered customer and employee experience automation for enterprises, today… Continue reading Yellow.ai Launches Nexus, the Industry’s First Universal Agentic Interface

Blighter Boosts Stealth of Radars to meet LPI Needs of Mobile Surveillance Platforms

Blighter radars feature Low-Probability-of-Intercept (LPI) waveforms making the radar signal difficult to detect, this is achieved without compromising the radar’s accuracy and sensitivity in target detection, tracking and classification of people, vehicles, and near-ground airborne threats. Developers of crewed and autonomous surveillance vehicles benefit from Blighter radars’ solid-state design and low transmitted power (4 Watts)… Continue reading Blighter Boosts Stealth of Radars to meet LPI Needs of Mobile Surveillance Platforms

Equiti Group partners with Checkout.com to expand worldwide payments

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equiti Group, a global fintech leader, has partnered with Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, to expand Equiti Pay’s global payment capabilities and accelerate payment acceptance rates. Continue Reading Representatives from Checkout.com and Equiti Group following the announcement of their strategic partnership. The collaboration enables smooth and… Continue reading Equiti Group partners with Checkout.com to expand worldwide payments