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Boeing Merlinhawk Sign In-Country EO/IR Support

Merlinhawk Aerospace and Boeing Defence India have formalized an in-country sustainment partnership to maintain and support advanced EO/IR systems on Indian defence platforms, leveraging Merlinhawk’s Bengaluru WESCAM Centre to cut turnaround times and boost fleet availability and mission readiness. The pact reinforces India’s self-reliance and indigenous MRO capabilities, with a focus on the Indian Navy’s P-8I and broader defence applications under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework.

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SEBI Sets Aug 1 Promoter Buyback Freeze

SEBI has operationalised an ISIN-level freeze on promoter and promoter-group holdings during share buybacks, with depositories instructed to implement the necessary systems by August 1, 2026. Promoters may tender shares in tender-offer buybacks, and pre-existing encumbrances can be invoked or released, while the freeze remains in effect across these scenarios.

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Maruti Suzuki plans price hikes up to ₹30,000

Maruti Suzuki India will raise prices of its entire model lineup by up to ₹30,000 from August 2026 due to sustained increases in input costs and inflation, marking a second portfolio-wide hike after June. The company says it has tried cost-reduction measures but must pass on some costs to customers, with the exact amount varying by model.

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ACME Solar Signs 300 MW SECI PPA

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