Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a Vedanta group company, says it will generate Rs 2,000 crore in value by deploying AI-driven solutions across its mining and manufacturing operations. The plan, announced at Zinnovation 2026 with V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, is aimed at improving production, cutting costs, and boosting safety and ESG performance. The company is already working with 50-plus deep tech startups on more than 100 projects, signaling a broader industry push toward industrial intelligence as margins face pressure.
BITS Pilani WILP has opened a Smart Manufacturing Competency Centre in Bengaluru, aiming to strengthen India’s smart manufacturing capabilities. The initiative is positioned to support digital industrial transformation and equip industry stakeholders with practical knowledge and resources for Industry 4.0 adoption, with Bengaluru serving as a key hub for applied learning and implementation.
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