Trade is still making the world go around, and India is a part of it.
The Tech Panda looks at German AEC/O software firm and Indian construction company partnering to lead India’s AI-driven construction revolution, pilot projects launching with Runwal and L&T realty, while an Indian healthtech platform crossed US$100 million GMV in the US market, powered by Agentic AIsystems.
Also, the Ambassador from Japan to India, His Excellency Keiichi Ono inaugurated Indo-Japanese state-of-the-art automotive steel production line, even as an Indian NBFC received an INR 1,075 crore investment from a Japanese financial services group to accelerate growth.
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German AEC/O Software Firm & Indian Construction Co. Partner to Lead India’s AI-Driven Construction Revolution
In a landmark move set to redefine the DNA of Indian infrastructure, Nemetschek Group India, an established firm in AEC/O software, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Consolidated Construction Company Ltd. (NCCCL), a company in the Indian construction industry. This three-year partnership aims to shatter traditional construction bottlenecks by embedding high-velocity Building Information Modeling (BIM) and structured digital workflows into the heart of India’s most complex projects. As India’s construction sector hits a critical inflection point, this collaboration combines Nemetschek’s world-class technology ecosystem including industry-leading brands like Graphisoft, Allplan, Bluebeam, and Solibri with NCCCL’s seven decades of on-ground execution mastery. The alliance will focus on high-growth, high-stakes sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality.
Alok Sharma, Managing Director and Vice President, Nemetschek Group in India, emphasized the shift toward execution excellence “India’s construction and EPC ecosystem is at an inflection point, with digital delivery becoming critical to building the infrastructure backbone of Viksit Bharat. Our collaboration with NCCCL, signed on the sidelines of Bluebeam Unbound, is focused on bringing BIM-led workflows, connected data, and greater execution certainty to the heart of project delivery. Together, we aim to help the industry build faster, smarter, and with greater predictability.”
Indo-Japanese Steel State-of-the-Art Automotive Steel Production Line Inaugurated by Japanese Ambassador
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) announced the inauguration of an advanced Pickling Line and Tandem Cold Mill (PLTCM) by His Excellency Mr. Keiichi Ono, Ambassador of Japan to India at the company’s flagship plant in Hazira, Gujarat. The new line marks a major step towards making India fully self?reliant in the production of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) to meet growing needs of the automotive industry. The latest unit will support indigenous production of a diverse range of world?class automotive steel, including first?of?its?kind, patented products, and strengthen the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
His Excellency Keiichi Ono, Ambassador of Japan to India, said: “I congratulate AM/NS India on the commencement of production at its state-of-the-art automotive steel sheet production line at the Hazira plant.
“Japanese advanced technology has contributed significantly to the launch of high-end steel product manufacturing in India. This signifies that Japan’s contribution to the “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative has entered a new phase.
“Japan and India share a mutually complementary relationship, where Japan’s technology and capital are complemented by India’s manufacturing capacity and growing demand. Having witnessed the vitality of the Hazira Steel Plant firsthand, I am confident that industrial cooperation between Japan and India, and the future of Viksit Bharat, will be a bright one.”
Indian NBFC Receives INR 1,075 Cr Investment from Japanese Financial Services Group to Accelerate Growth
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, (SMFG) has infused INR 1,075 crore into SMFG India Credit (SMICC) through a rights issue, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Indian market and the company’s growth trajectory.
Ravi Narayanan, MD & CEO, SMFG India Credit, said “This capital infusion from SMFG reinforces our strategy and execution strength as we enter our next phase of growth. We remain focused on delivering sustainable, predictable, and non-volatile growth through superior execution and agility. By accelerating our digital transformation journey with new-age technologies, strengthening our commitment to fair, transparent practices to enhance customer experience and upholding highest standards of governance, compliance & risk management, we are well-positioned to deepen our market presence and create long-term value for our stakeholders.”
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Indian HealthTech Platform Crosses $100M GMV in US Market, Powered by Agentic AI Systems
Practo, a digital healthcare platform, is advancing its AI-led transformation as it builds the intelligence layer driving healthcare decisions at scale. The announcement comes as Practo sees strong global momentum. Following its expansion into the United States, Practo’s marketplace has scaled to over $100 million in GMV, powered entirely by AI-led, agentic systems operating at scale that drive discovery, decision-making, and care navigation.
“We have spent nearly two decades building a deep understanding of how healthcare actually works across patients, providers, and outcomes. That foundation gives us a unique opportunity to build the AI brain for healthcare. Our focus is to apply this intelligence across every stage of the experience, helping patients make the right decisions, supporting providers with the right context, and ultimately improving outcomes. The potential here is immense, and we believe Practo is uniquely positioned to build this at a global scale,” said Shashank ND, Founder and CEO, Practo.
