Posts by Norwin Thomas

Fiem Industries Consolidates R&D and Corporate Functions at New Gurugram Office

Fiem Industries Limited, a manufacturer of auto components, has inaugurated a new office in Gurugram, Haryana, combining its R&D-Electronics division, Innovation Centre, and Corporate Office in a single location. The company expects the consolidation to improve coordination between departments, speed up decision-making processes, and support a unified organizational culture. “This strategic move brings together core […]

Batliboi Completes INR 250 Million Capital Expenditure in FY25, Targets Growth from FY26

Batliboi Limited, an industrial manufacturing company, has completed a capital expenditure of INR 250 million in FY25 across its foundry, machine tool, and air engineering divisions at its Udhana, Surat manufacturing facilities. The company expects the benefits of this investment to begin contributing to revenue and profitability from the second quarter of FY26. According to […]

Nidec Inaugurates New Manufacturing Facility in Karnataka

Nidec, a manufacturer of motors and generators, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility with an investment of INR 6 billion at the Dharwad-Beluru Industrial Area in Hubballi, Karnataka. The site, named The Orchard Hub, marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in India. The plant is expected to support sectors including electric vehicles, data centres, renewable […]

Cooper Corporation Begins Export of Gas-Powered Gensets to USA and Japan

Cooper Corporation, a manufacturer of engines, engine components, and generators, has commenced large-scale exports of gas-powered gensets to the United States and Japan. The shipments include gensets ranging from 5 kVA to 500 kVA, each approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the company, its 10 kVA and 25 kVA gas gensets have […]

Ikea to Increase Local Sourcing in India for Domestic Operations

Ikea plans to raise its local sourcing in India to 50 percent from the current 30 percent for its domestic retail operations. The company also sources approximately EUR 400 million worth of products annually from India for its global supply chain. The move is aimed at expanding Ikea’s supply capabilities for both domestic and international […]

MIDHANI Inaugurates Second Titanium Alloy Manufacturing Plant in Hyderabad

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a producer of special steels, superalloys, and titanium alloys, has inaugurated its second titanium manufacturing plant in Hyderabad. The facility is designed for the production of aero grade titanium alloys and is described by the company as its largest plant of this kind. The company’s first facility on the site is […]

ABB Develops High-Efficiency Motor for Steel Plant in India

ABB, a manufacturer of automation machinery, has developed a 56 megawatt synchronous electric motor for a steel plant in India, achieving an energy efficiency rating of 99.13 percent. The company states that this performance surpasses its previous high of 99.05 percent set in 2017. The motor will be used in an air separation unit (ASU) […]

NBI Bearings Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Plant in Ahmedabad

NBI Bearings, a manufacturer of high-precision bearings, has commenced construction of a new bearing manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, India. The project covers a total area of 13,800 square metres and forms part of the company’s ongoing investment plan to expand production capacity and meet increasing market demand. The facility will include automated grinding lines, offices, a […]

Cosmo First Commissions New BOPP Packaging Line at Aurangabad Facility

Cosmo First, a New Delhi-based manufacturing conglomerate, has commissioned a new BOPP (Biaxially Oriented PolyPropylene) film manufacturing line at its existing facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, with a capital expenditure exceeding INR 4 billion. The new line adds an annual production capacity of 81,200 metric tonnes, increasing the company’s total BOPP manufacturing capacity by approximately 40% […]