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Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin: Leadership Approach in India’s Manufacturing Sector Introduction In India’s manufacturing sector, consistent leadership and structured management play a crucial role in achieving sustainable growth. Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin , as the Managing Director of a leading industrial manufacturing company, represents a leadership approach focused on operational clarity, strategic planning, and long-term organizational stability. Leadership Philosophy The leadership philosophy associated with Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin centers on building systems that support efficiency, quality, and resilience. Key elements of this approach include: Operational Discipline: Structured workflows and clearly defined processes across production and administration Long-Term Vision: Strategic planning that balances current operational needs with future readiness Employee Responsibility: Encouraging accountability and process improvement within established...

Apple Partners with Five Anchor Vendors as India Approves ₹41,863 Crore ECMS Projects Apple has emerged as a key driver of India’s electronics manufacturing expansion , partnering with five major companies as anchor vendors under the government’s Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) . The move follows the approval of ₹41,863 crore in investments by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for 22 companies under the scheme’s third tranche, according to a report by Business Standard . Anchor Vendors Lead Majority of ECMS Investment The five Apple-linked anchor vendors will collectively invest around ₹30,537 crore , accounting for nearly 73% of the total approved investment . The group includes a combination of large Indian conglomerates and global suppliers , strengthening India’s efforts to build a robust domestic electronics components ecosystem. The ECMS provides production-linked incentives (PLI) to promote local manufacturing of electronic co...

 India’s manufacturing sector recorded its slowest growth in two years in December , as softer domestic and export demand weighed on new orders and production, according to a monthly survey released on Friday. India’s Manufacturing Activity Slows to Two-Year Low in December as Demand Momentum Eases: PMI The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 55.0 in December , down from 56.6 in November , marking the lowest reading since December 2023 , data compiled by S&P Global showed. Despite the slowdown, the index remained above the 50-point threshold , which separates expansion from contraction, indicating that manufacturing activity continued to grow, albeit at a more moderate pace. Slower Growth in Orders and Output Manufacturers reported continued expansion in new orders and output , but at reduced rates. Firms cited competitive pressures and weaker sales across certain product categories as key factors behind the deceleration. “Even with gro...

  Tesla has lost its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) seller to China’s BYD , marking a significant shift in the global EV market in 2025. The development reflects changing market dynamics, rising competition, and a challenging year for the US-based automaker. Tesla Loses Top Global EV Seller Position to China’s BYD in 2025 BYD Overtakes Tesla in Global EV Sales According to company disclosures, Tesla sold approximately 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 , representing a 9% decline year-on-year . In comparison, BYD delivered around 2.26 million electric vehicles , securing the top spot globally. Tesla, founded in 2003, had long dominated the EV sector, outperforming traditional automakers and setting benchmarks in electric mobility. However, the global EV landscape has become increasingly competitive, with Chinese manufacturers expanding rapidly , particularly in Asia and Europe. Market Pressure and Sales Performance Tesla’s fourth-quarter deliveries stood at 4...

Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor has raised questions about the growing trend of 10-minute grocery and food deliveries , directly addressing Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal on the subject. Kapoor’s remarks came after Goyal highlighted record-breaking order volumes for Zomato and Blinkit on New Year’s Eve , despite reported calls for a nationwide strike by sections of gig workers. Ex-Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor Questions the Need for 10-Minute Deliveries at Zomato and Blinkit Zomato and Blinkit Record Highest-Ever Single-Day Orders In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on January 1 , Deepinder Goyal stated that both Zomato and its quick-commerce platform Blinkit achieved their highest single-day delivery volumes on December 31. According to Goyal, operations remained largely uninterrupted, allowing the platforms to serve millions of customers during one of the busiest days of the year. Goyal noted that over 4.5 lakh delivery partners completed more than 75 lakh orders for a...

Rajeev Jhawar , the Managing Director of Usha Martin Ltd., has reinforced his commitment to the company’s long-term growth by incrementally increasing his promoter shareholding during early December 2025. As per disclosures made to stock exchanges, the additional equity acquisition reflects continued alignment between leadership vision and shareholder interests. Rajeev Jhawar Strengthens Promoter Confidence with Strategic Stake Increase at Usha Martin Ltd.  The open-market purchases signal renewed internal confidence at a time when investors remain selective amid changing market conditions. Promoter stake increases are widely regarded as a positive indicator, often suggesting that company leadership anticipates stable or improving business performance. Market Context & Strategic Implications Usha Martin, a global leader in steel wire ropes and specialty wire products, has maintained steady operational momentum through FY 2025–26. Within this environment, promoter activity le...

  Mahindra XUV 7XO Spotted Ahead of January 5 Launch: Design, Interior & Engine Details Revealed Mahindra & Mahindra is gearing up to kick off the new year with a major SUV launch. The company is set to unveil the Mahindra XUV 7XO on January 5 , marking the facelifted version of the popular XUV700. Following Mahindra’s new naming strategy—similar to the XUV300 becoming XUV 3XO—the refreshed SUV will carry the XUV 7XO badge. Ahead of its official debut, the Mahindra XUV 7XO has been spotted testing on Indian roads , offering a glimpse of key design and feature updates. Mahindra XUV 7XO: Exterior Design Updates The upcoming XUV 7XO is expected to receive noticeable styling enhancements. Spy images suggest a reworked headlamp setup featuring dual-barrel LED units , inspired by the Scorpio N. Mahindra may opt for a projector-style LED configuration this time. Another major update is the new U-shaped LED DRL design , replacing the current downward-extending layout. These c...

Ajith Kumar has concluded the Azerbaijan filming schedule for his forthcoming film ‘Vidaa Muyarchi’. The star’s manager announced the completion of the Azerbaijan schedule on social media, adding that they will be moving to a new location soon. Ajith wraps Azerbaijan shoot. Ajith Kumar has wrapped up filming in Azerbaijan for his upcoming film ‘Vidaa Muyarchi’. The actor’s manager shared the news of the successful completion of the Azerbaijan schedule on social media. Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha and others have been in Azerbaijan for the past few months filming critical scenes. The film, directed by Magizha Thirumeni and produced by Lyca Productions, is rumoured to be an action thriller. Written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni, ‘Vidaa Muyarchi’ is tipped to be an action thriller featuring Ajith Kumar in the lead. Arjun Sarja, Trisha, Regina Cassandra and Arav are part of the supporting cast. Produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions, ‘Vidaa Muyarchi’ will stream on ...

Since making his India debut last year, Rinku Singh has taken international cricket by storm. After enjoying a breakthrough season with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rinku was rewarded with a India call-up last year. Across 15 games and 11 innings in T20Is for India, Rinku has scored 356 runs at an average of 89.00 and a strike rate of over 176 with two half-centuries. Rinku has become the talk of town once again after a viral video captured his father, Khanchand Singh, delivering LPG cylinders in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Rinku Singh's father delivers LPG. In the video, Khanchand can be seen loading LPG cylinders in a small truck. This comes after Rinku revealed that his father refused to give up his job, despite his success in cricket. “I told my father to relax now as we have enough for him not to haul cylinders, but he still does it and loves his job,” he was quoted by Free Press Journal as saying. The cricketer added, “If someone has worked all ...

The main opposition party of the Maldives, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which holds a majority in Parliament, has gathered enough signatures to submit a motion to impeach Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Maldivian local media, The Sun reported on Monday. 34 support impeachment motion. It reported quoting a lawmaker from the MDP, that the MDP in partnership with the Democrats have gathered signatures for an impeachment motion. A total of 34 members, including representatives from both the MDP and Democrats, have given their support to the motion for the impeachment of the president that was disrupted yesterday over chaos in the Maldivian parliament, according to Adhahdhu. Adhadhu is an online news portal in the Maldives. The Sun further reported that the MDP had decided it will deny approval to Ali Ihusan, the home minister, and Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, the defense minister, if government lawmakers continue to disrupt the Parliament. Meanwhile, after a skirmish between polit...

Union Minister Shantanu Thakur on Monday said the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) would be implemented in the country within a week. CAA to be enacted in a week. During an interview with a news channel, Mr Thakur, a BJP MP from Bongaon, an area with the majority of people belonging to the Matua community in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, said that swift implementation of the contentious legislation would be made within seven days. The CAA, enacted by the BJP-led government at the Centre in 2019, aims at granting Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians, from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. “The CAA will be implemented very soon. It will be implemented within seven days. This is my guarantee,” said Mr Thakur, also a leader of the Matua community. Mr Thakur, the union minister of state for ports, shipping and waterways, has made a similar comment on...

Bollywood's award season kickstarted with the 69th edition of Filmfare Awards over the weekend. In the award ceremony this year, which was held in Gujarat, celeb couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor won top acting honors. Alia Bhatt took home the Best Actress award for her role in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani while her husband Ranbir Kapoor won Best Actor award for his stellar performance in Animal. Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal led the pack with a total of 6 trophies while Vidhu Vino Chopra's 12th Fail won some of the biggest awards for the night including Best Film and Best Director. In the Critics category, Vikrant Massey won the Best Actor award for 12th Fail. Meanwhile, Rani Mukherji and Shefali Shah shared the award for the Best Actress (Critics) for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway and Three Of Us, respectively. Bhatt, Kapoor Win: Filmfare 2024 Vicky Kaushal, who was also nominated for Best Actor (Critics) for his role in Sam Bahadur, won Best Supporting Actor award for his...

In Rajasthan's Kota, another student preparing for competitive exams has died by suicide, police said. The incident, which marks the second suicide in January, underscores the escalating issue of exam stress among coaching students. Note with Niharika's body. Niharika Singh, an 18-year-old from Kota's Borkheda area, was preparing for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and was found hanging at her residence. Despite the family's prompt response and immediate hospitalisation, she was declared dead upon arrival. The police have initiated an investigation, including a post-mortem examination, to ascertain the circumstances leading to her tragic decision. The police also recovered a suicide note along with Niharika's body.  "Mummy, Papa, I can't do JEE. So I suicide [sic]. I am loser [sic]. I worst daughter [sic]. Sorry Mummy, Papa. This is the last option I have," read the letter.  According to the police, Niharika lived with her father, a bank employee, and...

In accordance with the stipulations outlined in Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a recent communication has been disseminated concerning alterations to the Board’s composition. It has been formally announced that  Mr. Rajeev Jhawar , who has proficiently held the position of Managing Director at Usha Martin till the present juncture, has been reappointed to serve in this capacity for an extended tenure of five years. Rajeev Jhawar Usha Martin  ,boasts a distinguished profile as an accomplished industrialist hailing from India, possessing an extensive track record of over three decades characterized by strategic management acumen. His professional trajectory commenced as a Senior Vice President (Commercial), which subsequently culminated in his ascension to the role of Managing Director at Usha Martin Limited in the year 1998. Rajeev Jhawar-Managing Director at Usha Martin Mr. Jhawar’s educational pursuits encompasse...

Several others are feared trapped at the site, as 35-40 workers were present when the incident occurred around 10 am. An under-construction railway bridge collapsed near Sairang, Mizoram, August 23, 2023.  GUWAHATI: An under-construction railway bridge over the Kurung River in Mizoram collapsed on Wednesday around 9:30 am, killing at least 17 workers. The incident occurred at Sairang, 25 km from the state capital Aizawl. Several others are feared trapped at the site, as 35–40 workers were present when the incident occurred around 10 am. “Seventeen persons are confirmed dead. We are waiting for further updates,” Sabyasachi De, who is the Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier Railway, told this newspaper. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga expressed his condolences over the tragic incident. “Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the pe...

The BRICS nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represent a quarter of the global economy, and interest in joining the group surged ahead of its three-day summit in Johannesburg.                                             The BRICS leaders at the summit in Johannesburg Johannesburg: The BRICS summit opened in South Africa on Tuesday as the loosely-defined club of large emerging economies seeks to assert its voice as a counterweight to the Western-led international order. The BRICS nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represent a quarter of the global economy, and interest in joining the group surged ahead of its three-day summit in Johannesburg. Security has been bolstered across the city where South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting China’s President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil’s President Lu...

Local residents who witnessed the accident said the driver seemed to have lost control over the wheel and had tried to steer the vehicle back to the road. The Kallada bus that overturned at Thiruvazhiyode junction on the Palakkad—Cherpulassery stretch on August 23, 2023. PALAKKAD: Two persons were killed as a private bus, which was on its way from Chennai to Kozhikode, overturned at the Thiruvazhiyode junction in Palakkad district on Wednesday. There were 38 passengers in the bus at the time of the accident. According to the police, the luxury bus of Kallada Travels veered off the road and overturned at around 7.45 a.m. The deceased were identified as Ishaan, 19, a native of Kuttiyadi, and Sainaba Beevi, 39, of Ponnani. Both of them were thrown off and got caught underneath the bus. Ishaan and Sainaba died while undergoing treatment at the district hospital. 13 passengers with minor wounds were admitted to the district hospital in Palakkad. The others — Sufaid, Diya M Nair, Nishant...

The father of two brothers killed by the nurse, who were part of a set of triplets, sobbed uncontrollably as he made his victim statement to the court. Others were left in tears listening to him. Lucy Letby, former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies in her care and trying to kill six others at a hospital in northern England. The parents of the babies British nurse Lucy Letby murdered made their victim statements in court on Monday. “You thought it was your right to play God with our children’s lives,” the mother of a twin boy and girl — Baby A and Baby B — who were attacked in June 2015 said in an emotional statement read to the Manchester Crown Court. The baby boy was murdered while his elder sister survived. Lucy Letby, 33, was convicted of killing five baby boys and two baby girls, making her the UK’s most prolific child serial killer in modern history. She was arrested following a string of baby deaths at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospit...