Posts by Norwin Thomas

HMT Limited signs MoU with Rosatom Additive Technology to manufacture additive manufacturing equipment

HMT Limited, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rosatom Additive Technology (RosAT) of the Russian Federation to jointly manufacture additive technology machines. The agreement was signed on 17 March 2026 at the HMT Corporate Office in Bengaluru and focuses on developing domestic capabilities […]

ARCI Establishes Pilot Plant for Nd-Fe-B Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing in Hyderabad

International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) has established a pilot plant for the manufacture of neodymium-iron-boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets in Hyderabad. The facility is intended to support the development of domestic manufacturing capabilities for critical materials used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. According […]

Samvardhana Motherson International approves logistics joint venture with Hellmann in Dubai

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited on 19 March 2026 approved the execution of a joint venture agreement with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding Limited to establish a new logistics entity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The partnership is aimed at providing integrated supply chain services to the automotive sector and expanding logistics capabilities across global markets. […]

GE Vernova Appoints Jeyamani M Doss as India CTO and JFWTC Site Leader

GE Vernova has appointed Jeyamani M Doss as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for India and General Manager, India Engineering – Gas Power, along with his role as Site Leader for the John F. Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC) in Bangalore. He will also serve as Executive Director on the Board of GE Renewable Energy Technologies Pvt. […]

L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Dispatches Indigenous Marine Shaft Shipsets to Domestic Customers

Larsen & Toubro’s Special Steels and Heavy Forgings (LTSSHF) has dispatched multiple marine shaft shipsets to domestic customers, marking a shift towards local manufacturing of components that were previously imported. The dispatch, flagged off on 17 March, includes complete propulsion shaft line assemblies comprising multiple shaft types for marine applications. Each shipset consists of two […]

India-EU Workshop on EV Charging Technologies Advances Cooperation on Standards and Interoperability

The India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC) held its second workshop on electric vehicle (EV) charging technologies from 15 to 17 March 2026 at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy. The workshop focused on strengthening cooperation on standardisation, smart and bidirectional charging, megawatt charging systems, and wireless power transfer. The programme brought […]

RenewSys India inaugurates 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Khopoli

RenewSys India Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated a 3 GW solar module manufacturing facility at IndoSpace Industrial Park in Khopoli, Maharashtra, in March 2026. The expansion increases the company’s total solar module manufacturing capacity to 5.6 GW and adds to its production footprint in western India. The facility spans over 700,000 square feet and is designed as […]