Posts by Norwin Thomas

Odisha Approves Fiscal Support for RIR Power Electronics’ SiC Semiconductor Project

The Government of Odisha has approved fiscal support for Phase 1 of RIR Power Electronics Limited’s upcoming silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar. The total project cost across both phases is estimated at approximately INR 6.18 billion, with Phase 1 involving a capital expenditure of about INR 650 million. The project had earlier […]

Ammann India Inaugurates Dedicated ABG Warehouse in Ditasan

Ammann India, manufacturer of road construction equipment, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art warehouse for its ABG equipment line at its integrated manufacturing facility in Ditasan, Gujarat. The new warehouse underscores the company’s focus on enhancing aftermarket support, improving delivery timelines, and preparing for increased production and export demand. Spanning over 10,000 square feet—with an additional 2,000 square […]

Bokaro Steel Plant Supplies DMR‑249A Steel for INS Ajay and INS Nistar

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), through its Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), supplied the complete quantity of specialized DMR‑249A grade steel plates for two key Indian Navy vessels—INS Ajay and INS Nistar. The deliveries underscore the strategic contribution of domestic steel manufacturing to India’s defence self‑reliance . INS Ajay is the eighth and final Anti‑Submarine […]

BHTC India Adds Surface Mount Technology Line at Pune Facility

Behr-Hella Thermocontrol India Private Ltd (BHTC India) has introduced a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line at its Pune facility to expand in-house manufacturing capacity and improve lead times. The new line is designed to meet the growing demand from automotive clients and enhance production precision. The inauguration of the SMT line was attended by […]

FORVIA Faurecia India Opens New JIT Facility in Bengaluru to Supply Hyundai-Kia

FORVIA Faurecia India, a supplier automotive technologies, has inaugurated a new Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing facility in Bengaluru dedicated to supplying Hyundai-Kia. The company stated that the new plant enhances its operations in South India and supports its localisation strategy. The new Bengaluru plant adds to FORVIA Faurecia’s existing footprint in India, which includes production facilities and […]

Saint-Gobain ADFORS Opens Manufacturing Plant Near Ahmedabad for Geosynthetics Production

Saint-Gobain ADFORS has opened a new manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad, focused on the production of polypropylene geogrids and drainage geocomposites. The plant is intended to meet growing demand in India and across the Asia-Pacific region for geosynthetic products used in infrastructure development. Polypropylene geogrids are biaxial structures manufactured using controlled punching and drawing processes. They […]

FORVIA Faurecia Commissions New JIT Plant in Anantapur to Support Hyundai-Kia Manufacturing

FORVIA Faurecia Clean Mobility India has commissioned a new manufacturing plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, spanning over 3,500 square metres. The facility supports Hyundai-Kia programmes using a Just-in-Time (JIT) production model and reportedly began production 28 days after its inauguration. Located close to Kia Motors’ supplier park, the plant is designed to serve customer requirements […]

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Renews 10‑Year Export Agreement with Kamarajar Port

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has renewed its Wharfage Rate Agreement with Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), further strengthening their strategic logistics partnership. The new 10‑year deal, effective from April 2025 to March 2035, will allow Toyota to continue exporting completely built units (CBUs) via KPL’s roll‑on/roll‑off (Ro‑Ro) terminal at concessional rates. The partnership, initiated in April […]

Uno Minda Moves to Acquire Equity Stake in EV Traction Motor JV

Uno Minda has received in‑principal board approval to acquire equity stake in one or more tranches in Uno Minda Buehler Motor Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with Buehler Motor GmbH focused on electric‑vehicle traction motors. Incorporated in December 2022, the JV manufactures electronically commutated DC motors for electric two‑ and three‑wheelers. Uno Minda holds a […]