| | JUNE 20268Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has launched the second cohort of its Fintech Residential Program to support early-stage start-ups de-veloping innovative financial tech-nology solutions. Applications for the eligible start-ups are open until July 5 through the GIFT Interna-tional Fintech Innovation Hub. The six-month program targets ventures in the idea, pre-product, minimum viable product (MVP), and early-validation stages.Selected participants will undergo a three-month in-person residency at GIFT City, followed by three months of virtual support focused on product development, market validation, and ecosystem engagement. The initiative prior-itizes areas such as cross-border finance, risk management, compli-ance, Web3 and blockchain infra-structure, GovTech, and RegTech. Participating start-ups will receive mentorship, regulatory exposure, investor networking opportunities, and access to key industry stake-holders globally. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has signed a binding agreement to ac-quire IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd in a Rs.3,050-crore deal, strengthening its position as In-dia's largest smart metering plat-form. The proposed acquisition will increase AESL's smart meter portfolio to more than 4.7 crore meters, reinforcing its presence in one of the fastest-growing segments of the country's power distribution sector.Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 305 MW of renewable energy capacity in Gujarat through its subsidiaries under multi-ple power purchase agreements INDIGO EYES HIMALAYAN ROUTES AMID INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS CURBSADANI ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO ACQUIRE INTELLISMART FOR RS.3050 CROREJUNIPER GREEN BRINGS 305 MW RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO IN GUJARATGIFT CITY OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR SECOND FINTECH COHORTNEWSROOM Indian aviation leader IndiGo is evaluating the possibility of op-erating flights over the Himala-yas as ongoing airspace restrictions continue to impact international travel and increase flight dura-tions on key long-haul routes. The consideration follows disruptions caused by Operation Sindoor and the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, which have forced Indian airlines to reroute or cancel services to Europe, North America, and Canada.Traditionally, Indian carriers avoided Himalayan overflights due to operational and safety chal-lenges, including unpredictable mountain weather, severe turbu-lence risks, and limited diversion airports during emergencies. The region's complex terrain, home to some of the world's highest peaks, has further discouraged routine operations. IndiGo's assessment reflects efforts to improve route efficiency amid persistent inter-national airspace constraints and challenges. (PPAs) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The newly operational portfolio comprises 183 MWp of solar and 122 MW of wind projects across Surendranagar, Aravalli, Devbhumi Dwarka, and near-by districts, strengthening the company's presence in one of India's key renewable energy markets.As part of its hybrid energy initiatives, the company com-missioned 70.56 MWp of solar capacity under a 150 MW proj-ect on April 23, 2026, 71 days ahead of schedule. It followed this with 42.42 MWp on May 14, 148 days early, and 70.07 MWp on June 3, achieving commer-cial operations 30 days before the scheduled deadline.
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