Uber and JSW Group Partner to Co‑Develop EVs for India’s Ride‑Hailing Market

Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app, today announced a partnership with the JSW Group for joint co-development and deployment of electric vehicles (EVs), tailored for the Indian ride hailing market, with the shared goal of supporting and scaling EV adoption for mobility services in the country in alignment with India’s net-zero goals.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Parth Jindal of JSW Group and Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber CEO, at the JSW headquarters in Mumbai last week.

Uber continues to expand access to electric mobility in India as part of its broader commitment to building a more sustainable future for urban transportation. Through partnerships with automakers, fleet operators, and ecosystem players, Uber aims to increase the availability and adoption of EVs across multiple categories on its platform.

As part of the (MoU) signed between Uber and JSW Green Mobility – a wholly-owned company of JSW Group - the two companies will deploy EV solutions that align with the price and performance expectations of the Indian market. The partnership will focus on exploring opportunities to develop and scale localised EV solutions suited for use on the Uber platform in various categories, in line with the evolving needs of India’s mobility ecosystem.

Speaking on the partnership, Parth Jindal of JSW Group, said, “We are excited to collaborate with Uber to explore scalable EV mobility solutions aligned with national net-zero goals for India. By combining Uber’s platform scale and mobility insights with JSW’s growing automotive and clean mobility ambitions, we hope to contribute meaningfully to India’s EV ecosystem.”

Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said, “India’s transition to electric mobility requires strong ecosystem partnerships across technology platforms, automakers, fleet operators, and infrastructure players. Through this collaboration with JSW Group, we aim to help accelerate the adoption of EVs on the Uber platform by exploring solutions purpose-built for the needs of Indian riders and drivers. This partnership also reflects our continued commitment to supporting the Government of India’s vision of advancing green and sustainable mobility at scale.”

JSW MG Motor India Begins Production of MAJESTOR, India’s First D+ Segment SUV

• Longest, Widest, and Tallest dimensions - stands above D-segment SUVs
• Offers First-in-segment Triple Differential Locks (front, rear, and centre) and Advanced 4WD system with 10 off-road modes; deliver the best of both worlds
• India’s First D+ SUV with Crawl Control Mode and Level 2 ADAS
• Powered by best-in-segment power: 215.5 PS and 478.5 Nm torque
• 219 mm ground clearance*, and an 810 mm water wading capability
• Reinforcing reliability through 5-Year Unlimited KM Warranty, Free 5-Year Roadside Assistance for Unlimited Km and 5 Labour-Free Service**
• Customers can Pre-reserve the MAJESTOR at INR 41,000 with MG’s Complete Peace-of-Mind programme*
• With its dominating stance, best-in-class innovations, premium features, advanced safety, and reliability, MG MAJESTOR sets a new benchmark in the Indian premium SUV landscape. 

JSW MG Motor India has announced the start-of-production of the MG MAJESTOR, India’s First D+ segment SUV, at its manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat. The MG MAJESTOR is designed for customers who seek a lifestyle defined by bold presence, unyielding dominance and superior capability.

Engineered for demanding conditions, the MG MAJESTOR is equipped with an advanced 4WD system and segment-first triple differential locks, enabling superior traction and precise control across challenging terrains. Powered by a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine paired with an advanced drivetrain, the SUV delivers strong performance with controlled capability, ensuring confidence in real-world driving scenarios.

Driven by a customer-first philosophy, JSW MG Motor India offers the MG MAJESTOR with its Complete Peace of Mind programme, featuring a 5-5-5 ownership package comprising a 5-Year Unlimited Kilometre Warranty, 5-Year Roadside Assistance, and 5 Labour-Free Services*.

Commenting on the milestone, Biju Balendran, Deputy Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, “The commencement of production of the MG MAJESTOR marks a significant step for us as we move closer to introducing a new benchmark in the premium SUV space. With the MAJESTOR, we are bringing together strong engineering, advanced capability and a commanding presence, aligned to the evolving expectations of customers. Built at our Halol facility with advanced processes and stringent quality systems, the MAJESTOR is engineered to deliver high standards of durability, performance and reliability. We are confident it will resonate strongly with customers looking for both capability and refinement in their next SUV.”

The Halol facility, known for its advanced manufacturing capabilities and stringent quality systems, continues to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class manufacturing standards. Equipped with precision engineering processes and robust quality control mechanisms, the plant ensures that every MG MAJESTOR is built to deliver high levels of durability, performance and reliability across demanding conditions.

Built on true SUV fundamentals, the MG MAJESTOR stands as MG’s most rugged and premium offering, designed to deliver commanding road presence along with exceptional real-world capability. With its strong proportions and bold design language, the SUV reflects a confident, upright stance while maintaining a refined and premium aesthetic suited for both urban environments and demanding terrains. Safety and intelligent technology remain integral to the MG MAJESTOR, with the SUV equipped with advanced driver assistance systems designed to enhance confidence, control and overall driving experience across diverse conditions.

Customers can pre-reserve the MG MAJESTOR at INR 41,000 on www.mgmotor.co.in, with early customers set to benefit from priority deliveries, exclusive previews and curated experiential drives.

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HCLTech and Pegasystems Deepen Collaboration to Accelerate AI Powered Enterprise System Modernization

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced an expanded collaboration with Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), The Enterprise Transformation Company™, to accelerate enterprise modernization by combining HCLTech AI Force and Pega Blueprint™. The collaboration empowers enterprises to rapidly transform legacy systems into agile, cloud native and AI-powered Pega applications — unlocking new levels of business agility, operational efficiency. and innovation.

Enterprises worldwide are burdened by the high costs, risks and inefficiencies of outdated, siloed legacy systems. HCLTech AI Force and Pega Blueprint can help organizations transform their estates through AI-led discovery and modernization while maximizing value for their Pega investments.

Key Differentiators:AI-Infused, Agentic Automation: This technology harnesses the power of generative and Agentic AI to automate the discovery, documentation and transformation of legacy systems, minimizing manual effort and accelerating time-to-value.
End-to-end modernization enables enterprises to fully retire legacy estates, not just migrate them, by generating future-proof application designs, automated workflows and migration-ready data structures.

Industry Best Practices: Infused with decades of domain expertise from HCLTech and Pega, ensuring transformation journeys are robust, scalable and tailored to industry-specific needs.
Business Value and Agility: Enabling proactive, AI-first business models help companies reduce technical debt, lower total cost of ownership and unlock new revenue streams.
Seamless Cloud Adoption: This feature facilitates the rapid deployment of modern applications on the Pega Platform, supporting continuous optimization and innovation.

“Our long-standing partnership with Pega continues to inspire real innovation. By combining HCLTech AI Force with Pega Blueprint, we are making legacy modernization faster, smarter and more accurate. This solution reflects our vision to lead in AI-driven transformation and deliver genuine business value with minimal disruption,” said Sadagopan Singam, EVP, Global Head of Enterprise Platforms and Edge Services, Digital Business Services at HCLTech.

“Organizations need to seamlessly modernize legacy systems faster, while maintaining enterprise-class scalability, security, resilience and transparency,” said John Higgins, Chief of Client and Partner Success at Pega. “By working with HCLTech and leveraging AI Force within Pega Blueprint, we’re helping clients accelerate application and workflow modernization with speed, quality and measurable outcomes. We’re excited to deepen our partnership with HCLTech and help clients transform and reimagine their legacy applications.”

TP-Link India Begins Local Wi-Fi 7 Manufacturing, Riding DoT’s 6 GHz Spectrum Delicensing Wave

• Phased roadmap to serve Indian demand and, over time, evaluate export markets
• Among the first global networking brands to commit Wi-Fi 7 manufacturing to India following the DoT's January 2026 notification
• ~92% of TP-Link's India sales already locally manufactured; Wi-Fi 7 extends localisation to the next-generation portfolio. 
• Builds on TP-Link's largest global manufacturing facility ambition, planned in India over a five-year horizon, alongside Mumbai HQ and Bengaluru R&D centre

TP-Link India, part of TP-Link Systems Inc., today announced the commencement of local manufacturing of its Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio in India, making it among the first global networking brands to localise Wi-Fi 7 production following the Department of Telecommunications’ January 2026 notification delicensing the lower 6 GHz spectrum band.

The company will begin manufacturing with the Omada EAP770 enterprise access point, with plans to progressively expand localisation across its broader Wi-Fi 7 portfolio in a phased manner to cater to domestic demand and, eventually, select international markets.

The Government’s decision to delicence the lower 6 GHz spectrum enables the deployment of Wi-Fi 7 solutions for both enterprise and home users across India.

Currently, nearly 92% of TP-Link India’s product portfolio sold in the country is already manufactured locally through Indian EMS partners, with the company targeting a localisation level of 96–97% over the next three years.

The DoT notification unlocks 500 MHz spectrum in the 5925–6425 MHz band for licence-exempt usage, paving the way for nationwide adoption of Wi-Fi 7 technology. Wi-Fi 7 is expected to significantly enhance network capacity, lower latency, and improve reliability for cloud computing, video collaboration, IoT ecosystems, and AI-driven applications across high-density environments.

“Manufacturing Wi-Fi 7 products in India reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the country’s digital infrastructure ambitions and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” said Sanjay Sehgal MD and CEO, TP-Link India. “With the opening of the 6 GHz band, India is entering a transformative phase in enterprise connectivity. We are continuously strengthening our manufacturing capabilities, expanding our R&D ecosystem, and investing in partner development to not only address India’s evolving technology requirements, but also position India as a strategic manufacturing and supply hub for global markets.”

TP-Link India has introduced a comprehensive range of Wi-Fi 7 access points covering indoor, outdoor, and in-wall deployments under its Omada portfolio, led by the locally manufactured EAP770 access point under the Make in India initiative. The company intends to further expand its India-manufactured Wi-Fi 7 portfolio in the coming months.

The Omada EAP770 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 ceiling-mount enterprise access point designed for high-density deployments including campuses, hospitals, retail environments, hospitality networks, and educational institutions. The solution integrates seamlessly with TP-Link’s Omada Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform, enabling centralised and cloud-based network management across distributed locations.

About TP-Link India: TP-Link India, a part of US-headquartered TP-Link Systems Inc., is a globally recognized leader in networking and connectivity solutions, offering a wide range of routers, switches, security cameras, and smart home devices. It also offers a suite of enterprise connectivity solutions via its dedicated brand Omada. The parent company is consistently ranked by analyst firm IDC as the No. 1 provider of Wi-Fi devices, supplying to more than 170 countries and serving billions of people worldwide. With a strong focus on reliability, performance, and innovation, TP-Link India continues to drive seamless connectivity for homes and businesses worldwide.

HuggingFace Open-Sources LeRobot Humanoid, A Full-Stack Humanoid Robot That Costs $2,500

HuggingFace has unveiled LeRobot Humanoid, a fully open-source bipedal robot that costs just $2,500 to build, with most parts 3D-printable — a breakthrough aimed at democratizing robotics research and education. The project provides hardware designs, simulation environments, training code, and control software, all freely available on GitHub.

Interestingly, unlike many humanoid projects that focus only on a robot model, a controller, or a one-off prototype, LeRobot Humanoid is released as a full stack: hardware, assembly documentation, runtime, identification tools, and training environments.

What Is LeRobot Humanoid?

• Open-source platform: HuggingFace has released the entire stack — CAD files, URDFs, simulation environments, imitation learning datasets, reinforcement learning frameworks, and pretrained models.
• Affordable build: At $2,500, it’s significantly cheaper than traditional humanoid robots, which often cost tens of thousands of dollars.
• 3D-printable design: Most structural components can be fabricated with consumer-grade printers, making it accessible to hobbyists, schools, and small labs.
• Bipedal locomotion: The robot walks on two legs, enabling experiments in balance, gait optimization, and navigation.
• Learning-ready: Comes with imitation learning datasets and reinforcement learning environments, allowing users to train robots in simulation and deploy policies on real hardware. 

Why It Matters

• Democratization of robotics: Just as Raspberry Pi transformed computing education, LeRobot could make humanoid robotics accessible to classrooms, makerspaces, and independent researchers.
• Education & research: Universities and even high schools can now integrate humanoid robotics into curricula without prohibitive costs.
• Community-driven innovation: HuggingFace’s open-source ethos encourages collaboration, dataset sharing, and collective progress in robot learning.

Technical Highlights

Feature	Details
Hardware	3D-printable frame + off-the-shelf actuators
Software stack	PyTorch-based imitation & reinforcement learning
Simulation	Benchmarks like MetaWorld, Libero, VLABench
Pretrained models	Available via HuggingFace Hub
Control	End-to-end learning policies for locomotion & manipulation

Challenges & Considerations

• Durability: 3D-printed parts may not match industrial-grade strength.
• Complex assembly: Requires mechanical, electrical, and coding skills.
• Scaling limits: While ideal for research and education, it may not yet match commercial humanoids in robustness or payload capacity.

Global Impact

• For India and other emerging tech hubs, LeRobot Humanoid could accelerate robotics education, startup innovation, and DIY maker culture.
• With open-source collaboration, it may also foster localized adaptations — from low-cost prosthetics research to service robots in education and healthcare.

More —

• GitHub Repository 
• HuggingFace