The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047), a long-term strategy aimed at increasing India’s share in the global automotive trade. The initiative seeks to promote innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth through collaboration among government bodies, industry stakeholders, and academic institutions. The first meeting of the AMP 2047 Sub-Committees […]
Micron Technology, a US-based semiconductor company, has moved in the first equipment into its upcoming semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This milestone marks the beginning of the cleanroom validation phase at the site. The facility is being developed with a total investment of USD 2.75 billion, including USD 825 million from Micron. The […]
Tata Electronics and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. The partnership focuses on chip production and packaging at Tata Electronics’ planned assembly and test facility in Assam, as well as its foundry in Gujarat. The agreement also includes joint projects within Electronic Manufacturing Services […]
Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, concluded its Tech Challenge 2025 with a finale held in Chennai and Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, marking the end of a five-month-long competition that began in February 2025. The event drew participation from over 13,000 students across more than 600 colleges in India. Starting with more than 4,000 teams, […]
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has completed a deterioration factor (DF) evaluation project for Stellantis India. The study focused on a diesel variant of the Jeep Commander passenger vehicle intended for export to Japan and was conducted at ARAI’s Homologation Technology Centre – Emission Certification Lab in Pune. The evaluation followed the United […]
The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has inaugurated a new unified vibration test facility at its Fatigue Test Lab in Manesar, Haryana. The setup includes a 6-ton shaker and a 3.2-ton shaker, both of which can be integrated with a Weiss Climatic Chamber measuring 2.5 metres by 2.5 metres by 2.0 metres. The chamber […]
Aeron Systems, a manufacturer of advanced inertial navigation systems and IoT devices, has completed construction of a new 20,000 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility, which is set to go live in October 2025. The facility is expected to support the company’s expansion in the aerospace, defence, and renewable energy sectors, with a focus on high-volume and […]
VCI Global Limited, a Malaysia-based investment holding company, and Kinesis Manufacturing Solutions are jointly setting up a semiconductor bonding wire manufacturing plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an initial investment of USD 3.5 million. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in the third quarter of 2025. The 25,000-square-foot plant will initially operate with a single […]
Mahindra & Mahindra has commissioned a crash test facility constructed by MESSRING, a manufacturer of automotive safety testing systems, in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The facility, designed to test both internal combustion and electric vehicles, is part of a broader investment exceeding INR 3 billion, which also includes a battery and cell research lab. The crash testing […]
Syrma SGS Technology is in early-stage discussions to establish a printed circuit board (PCB) and copper clad laminate (CCL) manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, potentially in collaboration with South Korea’s Shinhyup Electronics. While media reports have indicated a proposed investment of INR 18 billion, Syrma SGS has not confirmed this figure and clarified in a […]
