The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has inaugurated a new maker space named the Dr. Ranbir Singh Tinkerers’ Lab, designed to provide students with access to advanced tools and technology for hands-on innovation and learning. The facility, funded by the Maker Bhavan Foundation through a donation from Dr. Ranbir Singh, offers round-the-clock access to […]
iMerit, a company specializing in AI data solutions, has launched an Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new facility marks iMerit’s 12th location and aims to strengthen its presence in the AI and automotive sectors. The company has already hired more than 220 employees at the center and plans to double […]
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL), through its wholly owned subsidiary SMP Automotive Produtos Automotivos do Brasil LTDA (SMP Brasil), has agreed to acquire 100% of Baldi Industria e Comercio LTDA, a Brazilian Tier 2 automotive supplier. The transaction is valued at approximately BRL 47 million (USD 7.8 million) and is expected to close by the […]
Kristl Seibt India Pvt Ltd has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Bhosari, Pune. The facility is located at T-165/3/6, Priyadarshani Mahila Swayamrojgar Industrial Premises, near MIDC Chowk, and marks an expansion of the company’s operations in the region. The new site is expected to support the company’s ongoing activities in automotive testing, industrial automation, […]
JSW Energy announced the achievement of 20 GW in locked-in generation capacity, following the addition of 445 MW in renewable energy projects within the commercial and industrial (C&I) power market. The company’s C&I portfolio now includes 3.1 GW of locked-in renewable energy capacity, comprising 2,654 MW for JSW’s group captive use and 445 MW for […]
RMC Switchgears Limited has announced plans to establish a solar module manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of 1 gigawatt peak (GWp) and an equivalent capacity for solar module mounting structures. The facility will be set up in Badodiya Village, Chaksu Tehsil, Jaipur, Rajasthan, adjacent to the company’s existing operations. The project involves an […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of its new sub-4-meter SUV, the Škoda Kylaq, at its Chakan manufacturing facility in Pune. The company has increased the plant’s production capacity by 30%, bringing its annual output to 255,000 units. This expansion includes operational enhancements that allow the production line to achieve 40 […]
Hitachi Automation India Private Limited (HAIPL) has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in the Chakan Industrial Area, Pune, Maharashtra. This marks the company’s second operational plant in India, complementing its existing facility in Manesar, Haryana. The new facility is part of HAIPL’s efforts to expand its business in India and address growing demand in the […]
Eros Group has commenced the construction of a new manufacturing facility near Pune, marking a significant step in its operational expansion. The company, with a 77-year history in the industry, held the groundbreaking ceremony on December 4, 2024. The facility will integrate advanced technology to enhance precision and efficiency. It will include a research and […]
LICO Materials has launched a battery recycling facility in Bengaluru capable of processing 17,500 metric tonnes of lithium-ion batteries annually. The plant currently has an infeed capacity of 4GWh per year, with plans to increase this to 10GWh in the near future. The facility is designed to recover critical materials such as lithium, cobalt, and […]
