Škoda Auto is expanding its international operations by supplying completely knocked-down (CKD) kits from its logistics hub in Pune, India, for local assembly in Vietnam. The company, in partnership with Thanh Cong Group, has commenced assembly of the Kushaq SUV, with production of the Slavia sedan scheduled to begin in the summer. The CKD kits […]
Waaree Energies Ltd. has inaugurated a 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Chikhli, Gujarat. The plant spans 150 acres, with a built-up area of 101 acres, and is equipped with high-efficiency solar cell technology. According to the company’s press release, the facility is expected to generate over 9,500 direct jobs and approximately 30,000 indirect […]
Ecofy Finance Private Limited has received DKK 90 million in loan financing from the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) to expand its lending portfolio for electric vehicles and rooftop solar installations in India. The funding is expected to support the financing of over one million electric vehicles and more than 1.5 GW of rooftop […]
Pioneer Corporation has announced plans to begin manufacturing in-car products in India starting in 2026. This follows the establishment of a research and development (R&D) center in the country in 2023. The company stated that this move aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian automotive sector and improve service to local automakers. Production will […]
Technoventor Innovations Private Limited has set up its 84th makerspace at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. The new facility, ProtoSpace, is an innovation and prototyping lab designed for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs. ProtoSpace was inaugurated by Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Jammu, with leadership from Ankit Dubey, […]
Hitachi Energy is strengthening its manufacturing presence in India as part of its strategy to enhance local production capabilities and support industrial growth. The company outlined its manufacturing initiatives in a recent interview with Bruno Melles, published in the IEEMA Journal. According to Melles, Hitachi Energy is expanding its operations in India with a focus […]
Knowlton Development Corporation (kdc/one) and Clarion Group have announced a joint venture to establish a manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India. The partnership will focus on producing injection-molded and metallized beauty packaging, catering to the growing demand in the personal care sector. The new entity, kdc/one Clarion Beauty Pvt Ltd, will leverage the manufacturing and engineering […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has approved the construction of a third manufacturing plant at its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana. The plant will have an annual production capacity of up to 250,000 vehicles and represents an investment of INR 74.1 billion. The company stated in a regulatory filing that the expansion will be financed through internal […]
L&T Energy Green Tech Limited (LTEGL) and John Cockerill Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore technologies related to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thermal Energy Storage (TES). The collaboration will focus on manufacturing, component supply, and engineering solutions aimed at advancing these technologies. LTEGL, a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), […]
SML Isuzu has announced changes in its senior management, with Yasushi Nishikawa set to assume the role of Managing Director and CEO, effective April 17, 2025. The appointment follows the resignation of Junya Yamanishi, who will step down on April 16, 2025, due to a change in his position at Sumitomo Corporation, Japan, the company’s […]
