Prime Minister Modi shared his thoughts after the successful launch of Vikram-1, the first private orbital rocket. He admitted that his decision to privatize the space sector had caused doubts, but the success of this launch proved the correctness of his move.
Speaking to Pawan Kumar Chandan, CEO and founder of Skyroot Aerospace, and Naveen Bharat Dake, co-founder, via phone from Delhi, Modi noted that the achievement of the Skyroot team confirmed the validity of his decision. He emphasized that the company's success demonstrates the necessity of the government placing full trust in India's youth and providing them with opportunities to work.
Modi called this moment a 'watershed moment in India's space journey,' as the country has become the third in the world, alongside the USA and China, possessing its own capability for private orbital launches. He also stated on social media platform X that the growing participation of the private sector opens new horizons and accelerates innovation, inspiring young people to dream bigger and act without fear.
Pawan Kumar Chandan, speaking on behalf of his team, thanked the government and ISRO for their support, guidance, and for granting launch permissions without delays. He also informed the Prime Minister that the rocket was fully designed and assembled by an Indian team. The CEO of Skyroot, India's first space unicorn, conveyed to Modi that his handwritten card with the inscription 'Vande Mataram' reached space.
A day before the launch, Chandan revealed that in addition to six payloads being sent to low Earth orbit at an altitude of 450 km, Vikram-1 also carries a special message to the Universe from Prime Minister Modi, as well as handwritten messages from the team, investors, politicians, and friends from around the world. Modi explained that he wrote only these two words because the world is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, and the national song inspired many to live and die for the country.
Minister of Space Jitendra Singh, who virtually witnessed the launch in Sriharikota, stated that without the bold decision of Prime Minister Modi to open India's space sector to private enterprise, the country would not have seen this historic event. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan congratulated the team, noting that this is a proud day not only for Skyroot but for the entire nation, as a private Indian company has joined the exclusive club of countries capable of independently launching spacecraft into space. He stressed that this launch represents years of work by over a thousand people and the efforts of nearly four hundred suppliers.
Chairman of the space industry regulator IN-SPACe, Pawan Goenka, noted that what the world witnessed is the result of years of work by the team, partners, and suppliers across the country. He concluded that this proves India's talent, technology, and industrial strength to create launch vehicles that meet global standards and to serve the world from India.
Herlander Zolla, responsible for Stellantis operations in Brazil and South America, announced that the current strategy aims to increase the profitability of the French brands within the Brazilian market.
Zolla informed journalists in Belo Horizonte (MG) last week that the plan involves repositioning both Peugeot and Citroën. He specified that Peugeot will be positioned slightly above and Citroën slightly below Fiat in the national scenario. This approach seeks complementarity, always aligned with domestic demand and the autonomy of the dealership network.
The accelerated advance of Chinese manufacturers in Brazil and other nations has roots in China itself, its largest global internal market, which registered over 31 million light and automotive vehicles in 2025. This environment has generated extremely fierce internal competition, driven by the autocratic governmental export policy supported by subsidies. In the first half of 2026, the combined sales of 16 Chinese brands surpassed the market share of Fiat, the overall leader, according to data from the consultancy Bright.
Regarding agreements to integrate Chinese brands, relations with Leapmotor are established, including production in Goiana (PE) starting in 2027. This production will be carried out in CKD (completely knocked down components) format for the electric models B10 and C10; the C10 model will also have long-range capability via a combustion engine-generator. Stellantis holds 51% of the shares in Leapmotor's international division.
Concerning Dongfeng, Stellantis is cautious, given that the Chinese brand is negotiating with Nissan, whose manufacturing unit in Resende (RJ) was inaugurated in 2014. Zolla emphasized that it will not be feasible to maintain two simultaneous operations in Brazil, necessitating the choice of only one.
If you are facing issues such as weak signal, connection drops, or areas without coverage in your home, Amazon has made several Wi-Fi router options available on sale. Three notable models have been selected, ranging from more affordable Mesh systems to more advanced solutions, to meet the different needs of users.
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