Delhi Metro has approved indigenously manufactured platform screen doors for stations across its upcoming Phase IV and Phase V corridors, aligning with the Centre’s push for at least 75% local manufacturing. Full-height PSDs will be installed at underground stations for better safety and climate control, while half-height doors will be used on elevated stretches.
Air-conditioners are shifting from luxury to everyday essentials in India, drawing startups such as Helium and Optimist into a market long controlled by major brands. These new players are betting on affordable, energy-efficient models suited for urban homes. At the same time, incentives for local manufacturing are lowering entry barriers and accelerating competition.
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