Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) increased its localisation level to 81.7 percent in the fiscal year 2024-25 for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, up from around 78 percent the previous year. Since 2019, the company has localised more than 1,200 components in collaboration with nearly 200 suppliers. In its annual report for 2024-25, HMIL highlighted […]
Stellantis India & Asia Pacific (Stellantis IAP) has inaugurated a new Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) within its Tiruvallur plant, aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer service. The After Sales (AFS) team took over VPC operations in 2023 and has maintained zero compliance gaps while expanding fitment capabilities across all Citroën models. The facility is […]
TUV India’s Advanced Chemical and Material Testing (ACMT) Laboratory, located in Noida, has been approved by Maruti Suzuki India Limited to perform testing for volatile organic compounds (VOC), odour and substances of concern (SOC). TUV India said the approval followed audits and technical evaluations conducted by Maruti Suzuki. The ACMT Lab is accredited by the […]
ZF Group, an automotive systems supplier, has secured multiple orders in India for automotive test systems, including a 440 kW differential unit test bench and eight tyre testing systems. According to the company, these projects mark its entry into the Indian powertrain and next-generation mobility testing market. The first order involves supplying a 440 kW transmission […]
TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of the ‘TVS Indus’ Design Honours, a national annual competition aimed at nurturing design talent focused on future mobility solutions in India. The initiative, aligned with India’s Make in India and Design in India agendas, encourages Indian residents—including students, young professionals and design enthusiasts—to submit forward-thinking concepts rooted in […]
Zen Diamond India has opened its first manufacturing unit in Mumbai, with a reported production capacity of 35,000 to 40,000 jewellery pieces per month, or approximately 500,000 pieces annually. The facility supports the company’s strategy to expand operations in India and strengthen control over its design and production processes. Zen Diamond, originally established in Turkey, […]
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Neemrana, Rajasthan—its third in India. Located in the Ghiloth industrial area, approximately 120 kilometres from Delhi, the greenfield plant spans 20,000 square metres and includes integrated warehousing and advanced production lines for chocolate and compound in multiple formats. With […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a defence electronics company under the Ministry of Defence, has initiated plans to construct a new mass manufacturing facility in Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to enhance the capacity of BEL’s Electro-Mechanical Systems Business Unit (EM SBU). To support the project, BEL has issued a Letter of Intent to RITES […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) convened its Annual Supplier Meet 2025, highlighting the strategic role of its supplier network in supporting future growth plans and global manufacturing integration. The event brought together over 400 supplier partners and reaffirmed DICV’s long-term vision, including its alignment with India’s evolving manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain dynamics. The […]
Renault Group has appointed Stéphane Deblaise as Chief Executive Officer for its India operations, effective September 1, 2025. In his new role, Deblaise will be responsible for defining and executing the group’s strategic direction in India and will oversee all Renault entities operating in the country. He will report to François Provost, Chief Procurement, Partnerships […]
