Dr. A.E. Muthunayagam, a veteran space scientist closely associated with the development of India’s liquid propulsion technology, has been conferred with the Padma Shri as part of the country’s 77th Republic Day honours announced on 26 January. He was recognised in the field of science and engineering. The 88-year-old scientist played a key role during […]
Ashok Khade, Chairman of DAS Offshore Engineering Private Limited, has been awarded the Padma Shri under the Trade and Industry category for his contributions to India’s engineering and offshore fabrication sector. Khade began his professional career at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, where he worked in ship repair and fabrication and developed technical expertise in marine and […]
Solar Industries India Limited founder-chairman Satyanarayan Nuwal has been conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his contribution to the defence manufacturing sector. The award recognises his role in expanding private sector participation in military explosives and ammunition manufacturing and in advancing indigenous defence production capabilities. Nuwal founded Solar Industries in 1995 as […]
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., an Indian multinational engineering company providing fluid management solutions, has inaugurated a new factory building at its Kaniyur manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The development coincides with the company completing 100 years since the manufacturing and installation of India’s first centrifugal pump in January 1926. The new factory building has been developed […]
PNB, an Indian manufacturer and exporter of kitchenware and tableware products, has set up a new manufacturing facility in Rasoi, Haryana, as part of its long-term strategy to expand in-house production capacity and strengthen its manufacturing base in India. The facility is located in the Kundli–Rasoi industrial area in Sonipat district, with operations expected to […]
Stephenson Gobin Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of electromagnetic clutch, brake and safety solutions, has confirmed that its manufacturing facility in Attibele, Karnataka, is now fully operational, completing the ramp-up phase following its inauguration in August 2025. The site, located near Bengaluru, has entered steady-state operations with all planned production lines, machinery and support functions running. […]
Oakter, the electronics manufacturing brand operated by Riot Labz Private Limited, has opened a new electronics manufacturing facility in Alwar, Rajasthan, expanding its production footprint beyond its long-established base in Noida. The addition marks a scale-up in manufacturing capacity as the company increases output across multiple electronics product categories. Riot Labz Private Limited is an […]
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited has commissioned a 1 gigawatt solar cell manufacturing plant at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh, expanding its backward integration across the solar manufacturing value chain. The facility is intended to support the company’s captive requirements for solar panel production and reduce dependence on imported solar cells. The Dadri facility has a manufacturing […]
Tata Steel Limited has produced the first coil following the completion of an extensive upgrade of its compact strip production (CSP) plant at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, marking the resumption of operations after a major modernisation programme. The revamp enables the facility to manufacture thinner strip gauges down to one millimetre, while improving dimensional accuracy, flatness […]
Whizzo, a materials science–based manufacturing startup, has raised USD 15 million in a Series A funding round led by Fundamentum, with participation from South Korea–based deep-technology investor LB Investment and existing backers Lightspeed Venture Partners and Beenext. The funding supports the company’s plans to scale research, intellectual property development, and global manufacturing operations. The round […]
