The Tech Panda takes a look at recent tech launches.
HealthTech: New State-of-the-Art Genomics Lab In Navi Mumbai, Offering HerCheck NIPT & a New Range of Specialty Tests in Genomics
Thyrocare Technologies Limited, a healthcare diagnostics company in India to have achieved 100% NABL accreditation across all its laboratories, launched its state-of-the-art genomics laboratory in Navi Mumbai.
Rahul Guha, MD & CEO, Thyrocare and API Holdings said, “At Thyrocare, we have consistently focused on building a diagnostics platform that is scalable, standardised, and accessible. The launch of our genomics laboratory marks a significant step forward in this journey, as we expand into advanced, high-impact areas of testing. As healthcare continues to move towards predictive and preventive care, genomics will play a critical role in enabling early insights and better clinical decision-making. With this expansion, we aim to make advanced genomics testing more accessible and affordable while continuing to build on our proven model of high-throughput, quality-driven diagnostics.”
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- A new range of speciality tests in genomics, powered by a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced next-generation sequencing technologies and supported by robust bioinformatics and data interpretation capabilities.
- Designed for high-throughput genomic analysis, the laboratory enables accurate, consistent, and scalable testing, delivering high standards of reporting excellence.
- Supported by a newly onboarded specialised on-ground team, ensuring seamless delivery and accelerating adoption of these advanced testing capabilities.
MedTech: Kapil Dev Inaugurates Digital PET-CT & Nuclear Medicine Department, Expands Therapy-Integrated Diagnostics in Delhi
Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev inaugurated the specialised Department of Digital PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine at Mahajan Imaging & Labs’ Pusa Road centre, marking an expansion of advanced diagnostic and therapy capabilities. With an increasing focus on early disease detection and precision diagnostics, the new department strengthens integrated diagnostics and advanced theranostics and treatment support across oncology, neurology, cardiology, and nephrology, among others.
Kapil Dev (Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan) said, “Ten years ago, many of these advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities were difficult to imagine, but today they are becoming a reality with the progress we are seeing in medical technology. People often delay tests because of anxiety or hesitation, but early diagnosis can make a real difference. Individuals need to be proactive about their health and not ignore symptoms. The launch of this Nuclear Medicine department reflects not just technological excellence with advanced PET-CT and gamma imaging, but also a thoughtfully designed, patient-friendly environment that puts people at ease. Mahajan Imaging & Labs has combined precision, comfort, and care, creating a space where diagnostics and a reassuring environment come together under one roof.”
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- The department builds on existing nuclear medicine capabilities, with specialised therapies now available at the Pusa Road centre.
- These treatments are administered on-site in an outpatient setting under the supervision of nuclear medicine specialists and anaesthetists to target specific disease areas while minimising impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
- Available therapies include treatment for thyroid conditions, prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumours, and bone-related complications.
Fintech: Cross-Border Structuring, IP Protection, ESOPs & Investor & Shareholder Agreements in One Framework
FinStackk, an accounting and tax compliance automation platform for Indian startups and businesses scaling in the United States, launched FinStackk Legal, a dedicated legal partner designed to support companies building and growing in the US market.
“Legal is often approached reactively, as something to address when required,” said Satya Yeruva, Co-founder and CEO, FinStackk. “But in reality, the way a business is structured, how its agreements are written, and how its governance is designed directly impacts control, flexibility, and outcomes over time. With FinStackk Legal, we are building that layer early so companies are not forced to fix structural issues later when the stakes are much higher.”
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- Built to support companies across key legal foundations that directly impact ownership, control, and long-term growth.
- Scope includes cross-border entity structuring aligned with ownership and scalability, corporate governance frameworks designed for efficient decision-making, and founder, investor, and shareholder agreements that clearly define rights, control, and exit outcomes.
GreenTech: Construction of India’s first Ethanol-to-Jet SAF plant at NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Hub, Andhra Pradesh
GPS Renewables (GPSR), a global full-stack renewable oil and gas company, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract by NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) Limited to construct India’s first Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant. The plant will be located at NTPC Green Energy Limited’s (NGEL) Green Hydrogen Hub in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh.
Mainak Chakraborty, Co-founder and CEO, GPS Renewables, said, “Sustainable Aviation Fuel stands out as the most promising option for reducing emissions in a hard-to-abate sector like aviation. However, viable commercial-scale production of SAF is still limited. At GPS Renewables, we have always prioritised technologies that can accelerate India’s transition to clean energy. Our collaboration with Lummus Technology LLC reflects that commitment. Through this partnership, our aim is to bring a proven pathway to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from ethanol and enable the large-scale production of SAF in India.”
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- As the primary contractor, GPS Renewables will deliver the project with its technology and engineering partners. Lummus Technology will provide the ETJ technology license and basic engineering for the process.
- Xytel India, a specialist in skid-mounted, modular, and fully automated pilot/mini plant solutions, will provide detailed engineering for the core process package.
- GPS Renewables, supported by Lummus, will lead all engineering, including the Hydrogen Generation Package, and Offsites and Utilities, along with procurement, construction, start-up, and commissioning.
- The plant will produce 1,800 tonnes per annum (TPA) SAF using ethanol derived from CO2.
- The plant will use a demonstrated process chain: ethanol-to-ethylene conversion, olefins oligomerisation, and hydroprocessing to produce SAF and renewable diesel.
Fintech: Biometric Authentication For UPI Transactions on iMobile
ICICI Bank announced the implementation of biometric authentication for UPI transactions through iMobile, the Bank’s mobile banking application. The feature enhances user experience by allowing them to authorise transactions up to INR5,000 via facial recognition or fingerprint authentication. This new feature does away with the need to manually enter UPI PIN for transactions up to the threshold.
An ICICI Bank spokesperson, said, “Safeguarding our customers’ interest has always been at the centre of our operations, and we believe in providing our customers with advanced digital solutions. The introduction of biometric authentication is aligned with current regulatory guidelines, and marks a meaningful step towards enabling a more secure and seamless payment experience. By leveraging device-level biometric verification on iMobile, we aim to further strengthen transaction security while ensuring ease of use. Customers also have the flexibility to choose between PIN-based and biometric authentication, based on their preference and convenience.”
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- Introduces payment authentication through fingerprint or face recognition for UPI transactions up to INR5,000
- Available on the latest iMobile app versions of Android – v30, and IOS – v28.2.
- Android users can authorise the transactions via their fingerprint, and IOS users through facial recognition.
- iMobile users can easily activate the biometric authenticator by logging into iMobile App, clicking on UPI payments and choosing UPI settings, selecting account number for enabling biometric, selecting ‘Use biometric for payments’ and clicking ‘proceed’. Then enter user UPI PIN for verification and authenticate the device-level biometric data.
