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SIA-India to set up portal to facilitate govt-private interface for satellite industry
Mumbai: Over 48 noted experts from as many as 12 countries attended – ‘SatCom Emerging trends: Post reform era’ – a two- day conference organised by the Satcom Industry Association (SIA) India from 5-6 August.
The virtual event saw various eminent speakers discussing the future role of the Satellite industry especially in the context of India. Supported by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) the objective of this conference was to provide a platform to various stakeholders to come together and address the critical issues and challenges faced by the Satellite industry.
In his opening remark, SIA India president and Ananth Technologies, CMD Subba Rao Pavuluri outlined the importance and future prospect of space technology especially the Indian Satcom ecosystem. According to Dr Rao, over 500 firms engaged in space technologies will benefit from these reforms.
Airspace IX founder CEO and Speedcast founder CEO Thomas Choi said, “India should focus more on developing systems which are not expensive”.
In his special address, ISRO Scientific Secretary R. Umamaheshwaran who was also the guest of honour talked about the fantastic growth of the SatCom industry in India in the last 40 years which has drastically affected the lives of the common people. Space has the opportunity to play a complementary role for development and growth, he said.
ISRO former chairman and department of space secretary, Dr AS Kiran Kumar emphasised on the larger participation of private and global players in this field to fulfil the need and demand for Satcom Industry overall growth in India.
“In a country with 57 per cent rural India is unconnected, satellites will play a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide. SIA-India’s emphasis is to play an important role in facilitating a regulatory and policy framework to make this happen,” said Satcom Industry Association, director general, Anil Prakash.
The day two of the event saw eminent speakers deliberate on the participation of the private sector in the SatCom industry. ‘Space Startups connecting to International markets with emerging business Models’ was also a subject for the discussion.
The conference aimed to help create a bridge between the government and the industry bodies to understand the importance of the space economy as the next big leap towards making India a global superpower.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
