2026 – Page 143 – Global South Capital Times

India’s Biogas Boom: Cow Dung Powers Rural Energy An elderly Indian woman in a sari cooks on a biogas stove outdoors, with a cow dung digester and cows in the background.

sivam May 6, 2026

Rural India taps into cow dung for biogas, creating a sustainable energy solution amidst global fuel shortages...

Porter Targets 50-City Expansion by 2030, Fueled by MSME Growth Three workers are actively loading boxes and goods onto the open beds of three small, cargo-style auto-rickshaw trucks in a dusty outdoor logistics yard.

sivam May 6, 2026

Logistics startup Porter plans a significant 50-city expansion by 2030, driven by robust demand from India's MSME...

General Autonomy Raises ₹32 Cr Seed Funding at ₹280 Cr Valuation Two engineers meticulously work on robot dogs in a workshop, a humanoid robot stands in the background.

sivam May 6, 2026

Robotics startup General Autonomy secures ₹32 Cr in seed funding, achieving a ₹280 Cr valuation. Funds to...

BigEndian Raises $6M for Surveillance SoC Commercialization Two Indian engineers in blue lab coats collaborating on a circuit board in a bustling electronics lab.

sivam May 6, 2026

Fabless semiconductor startup BigEndian raises $6M pre-Series A led by IAN Alpha Fund to commercialize its surveillance...

India Boosts MSMEs, Semiconductors with ECLGS 5.0 & Infra Projects Two engineers in full cleanroom suits operate machinery while a group of men in suits observe from behind a glass partition.

sivam May 6, 2026

India approves ECLGS 5.0 for MSMEs & airlines, plus new semiconductor units and infrastructure projects, signaling a...

ECLGS 5.0 Approved: Boost for MSMEs & Airlines Amid Geopolitical Risks Government officials review plans for new semiconductor facilities and discuss economic strategies for MSMEs and aviation.

sivam May 6, 2026

India's Union Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0, offering vital credit support to MSMEs and the aviation sector amidst...

Brand vs. Generic Drugs: Why Your Medicine Has Multiple Names A pharmacist in a blue coat dispenses pills from a bottle into a blister pack, with generic and brand-name medicine boxes on the counter.

sivam May 5, 2026

Confused by different medicine names? Understand the difference between brand and generic drugs, active ingredients, and why...

India Pharma Regulator Hires 1,500 Specialists for Overhaul Three Indian scientists in lab coats working with equipment and samples in a well-lit laboratory setting.

sivam May 5, 2026

India's drug regulator plans to hire 1,500+ specialists to speed up approvals and meet global standards, boosting...

Airtel Explores 5G Network Slicing for Premium Plans Two engineers in a data center, one pointing to a server rack, the other holding a tablet with network data.

sivam May 5, 2026

Bharti Airtel is exploring 5G network slicing to offer premium voice and data plans, aiming to monetize...

PNB Profit Surges 14%, Aims for ₹2 Lakh Cr Digital Loan Book by FY27 Bank customers and a staff member engaging with modern digital transaction kiosks in a bustling, well-lit bank branch.