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Following the grand successes in Bengaluru and Chennai, the Future Factory Forum 2025 now arrives in Coimbatore, fondly known as India’s Manchester of Manufacturing. Scheduled for 26 November 2025 at The Residency Towers, this one-day power-packed event is designed to accelerate the transformation of India’s SME manufacturing sector through AI, Automation, and Industry 4.0 innovations. As manufacturing undergoes its biggest digital shift, the Forum serves as a catalyst to help SMEs embrace technology, improve productivity, and unlock new levels of efficiency. It brings together 150+ SME manufacturers, IT decision-makers, and…

The Amara Raja Group, a US $2 billion diversified conglomerates one of India’s most respected business houses with a presence across diverse sectors such as automotive batteries, new energy, infrastructure, and electronics, continues to uphold its legacy of inclusive growth and innovation. Guided by its purpose — “Providing better access to better opportunities to more and more people” — the Group’s deep-rooted commitment to corporate social responsibility remains a cornerstone of its business philosophy. In line with this vision, the Amara Raja Better Way Awards 2025 returns for its third…

The Future Factory Forum, Chennai, held on 25th September 2025 at Taj Wellington Mews, marked a breakthrough moment for India’s manufacturing landscape. Organised by Small Enterprise India in association with K-Tech CoE Data Science & AI – NASSCOM and Madras Chamber MCCI, the event brought together 120+ SME leaders, 20 expert speakers, and 45+ curated B2B meetings with some of the country’s most innovative technology startups. A heartfelt thank you to every attendee, our eminent speakers, and dedicated partners — your presence, insights, and support made this event not just…

As Indian businesses continue to expand globally, seamless and compliant cross-border payment solutions have become a defining factor in their growth journey. In this context, Skydo, a Bengaluru-based cross-border payments platform, has emerged as a game-changer for exporters, freelancers, and SMEs looking to simplify international collections. Strengthening its mission further, Skydo recently announced a strategic partnership with Veem , a leading global payments provider trusted by over 1.1 million users worldwide. Through this collaboration, Skydo’s Instalinks now enable Indian businesses to receive USD payments directly from U.S. clients with greater…

EcoEx has secured USD $4 Million in a strategic funding round led by Dovetail Global Fund PCC, Navbharat Investment Fund, and Narnolia Velox Fund, with participation from domestic and international investors ahead of IPO preparation. The fresh capital will fuel technology enhancement, talent acquisition, expansion, and strengthening Clean Technology solutions as EcoEx scales its newly launched Waste Commodity App a first-of-its-kind mobile application enabling fully traceable and compliant digital trade of materials. “This funding marks a pivotal moment for EcoEx. With the support of global and domestic investors, we are…