Maruti Suzuki is working to enhance production flexibility across its facilities in Gujarat and Haryana. The company commenced commercial production at its new Kharkhoda Phase-I facility in March 2025. The plant has an annual capacity of 250,000 units. “We are making our plants more flexible so that more lines can manufacture more models. And we […]
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is set to expand its manufacturing operations with a new plant in Talegaon, Maharashtra, expected to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company has also allocated INR 15 billion to upgrade its existing facility in Chennai. Once both plants are operational, HMIL aims to reach a combined […]
Stellantis India, a multinational automotive manufacturer, has announced changes in its senior leadership structure as part of efforts to prepare for the launch of Leapmotor and to strengthen the Jeep and Citroën brands in the Indian market. The reorganisation aims to support the company’s operational focus across sales, partnerships, and mobility services. Kumar Priyesh has […]
Trutzschler India Private Limited has inaugurated a new textile machinery manufacturing facility in Sanand GIDC. The plant covers 36,000 square meters and represents a significant investment in infrastructure, machinery, and processes to align with Trutzschler’s global production strategy. According to the company, the facility includes high-speed laser cutting machines from Trumpf, CNC press brake systems […]
Daewoo has entered the Indian automotive lubricant sector through a licensing agreement with Mangali Industries Limited. The partnership will see the rollout of lubricants designed for a variety of vehicles, including two-wheelers, passenger cars, commercial fleets, and agricultural machinery. The initiative is part of Daewoo’s expansion strategy targeting India’s growing automotive market. According to the […]
Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation and former Director and Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the President of India on 28 April 2025. The award recognises his contribution to the development of India’s automotive manufacturing sector over a span of more than four decades. […]
KPIT Technologies has entered into a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) to support the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The initiative focuses on accelerating product feature delivery, improving development efficiency, and contributing to the rearchitecture of the vehicle technology stack. The collaboration aims to support Mercedes-Benz’s global software development strategy, which emphasizes […]
LG Electronics is expanding its manufacturing footprint in India with a new facility in Sri City-2, Andhra Pradesh. The project involves an investment of approximately USD 600 million and will cover about 247 acres. Commercial production is expected to begin within the next two to three years. The facility will produce refrigerators, air conditioners, washing […]
A new 30,000 square foot museum dedicated to science and technology has been inaugurated at the PSG iTech campus in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The PSG GRD Museum of Science & Technology spans three floors and includes galleries focused on mobility, space and astronomy, robotics and artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. The museum was established in collaboration […]
Stellantis India & Asia Pacific has initiated a three-year School Transformation Program at seven government schools near its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The program aims to improve school infrastructure and expand access to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education for over 1,500 students. According to the company, the initiative is being carried […]
