Posts by Norwin Thomas

Daifuku Opens INR 2.27 Billion Manufacturing Plant in Hyderabad

Daifuku Intralogistics India, a subsidiary of Japan-based Daifuku Co., Ltd., has launched a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad with an investment of approximately INR 2.27 billion. The plant is expected to support the company’s operations in sectors such as e-commerce, retail, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. The facility will create over 100 skilled jobs in its initial […]

Mahindra Logistics Appoints Hemant Sikka as MD & CEO

Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (MLL) has announced the appointment of Hemant Sikka as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Sikka’s appointment follows the resignation of Ram Swaminathan, who will step down on July 20, 2025. Veejay Nakra will replace Sikka as President of the Farm Equipment Business, and R Velusamy […]

Pondy Oxides Expands Lead Production Capacity in Tamil Nadu

Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited has commenced commercial production at its new facility in Thervoykandigai, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. The first phase of the plant, operational since April 16, 2025, adds 36,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA) to the company’s production capacity. Upon full completion, the facility is expected to reach a total capacity of […]

Craftsman Automation Commences Operations at Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Facility

Craftsman Automation has initiated commercial production at its new manufacturing facility in Kothavadi, Coimbatore, as of April 19, 2025. The plant is situated on a 48-acre site and is intended to support the company’s automotive powertrain, aluminium products, and industrial and engineering segments. The company had allocated approximately INR 2.09 billion for the development of […]

Nikkei MC Aluminium Opens Aluminium Alloy Plant in India

Nikkei MC Aluminium has announced the completion and commencement of operations at its new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra, through its Indian subsidiary Nikkei CMR Aluminium India Private Ltd. (NCAI). The plant, established as a joint venture, has an annual production capacity of 36,000 tons of aluminium alloys. The facility was inaugurated on April 15 […]

Senior India Opens New Manufacturing Plant

Senior India Private Limited has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility as part of its ongoing expansion in India. The plant inauguration was attended by Mike Sheppard, Divisional CEO of Senior plc. Senior India, a wholly owned subsidiary of UK-based Senior plc, operates in the automotive and aerospace manufacturing sector. Established in 1993 under the name […]

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Appoints Capt Jagmohan as CMD

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd has appointed Capt Jagmohan as its new Chairman and Managing Director. His tenure will run until September 30, 2029, or until further orders. This appointment follows approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet based on a proposal from the Department of Defence Production. The company had been without a full-time […]

BEML to Establish Manufacturing Plant on 100 Acres in Chhattisgarh

BEML Ltd. has received approval from the Chhattisgarh Government for the allotment of 100 acres of land to set up a manufacturing plant for heavy earth moving equipment. The plant will be located in the state and is intended to support the production of mining and infrastructure machinery. The decision was finalized during a state […]

Swaraj Engines to Expand Annual Manufacturing Capacity to 240,000 Units

Swaraj Engines Limited has approved an expansion of its engine manufacturing capacity from 195,000 units to 240,000 units per year. The investment for this project is estimated at INR 2.2 billion (approximately USD 26.4 million) and will be funded through internal cash generation and surplus funds.​ The expansion will take place at the company’s existing […]

VVDN Technologies Opens Mechanical Innovation Park in Gurugram

VVDN Technologies has inaugurated its largest surface mount technology (SMT) line and a new Mechanical Innovation Park at its Global Innovation Park in Manesar. The SMT line is designed to handle high-speed manufacturing with a capacity of 250,000 components per hour and can support printed circuit board (PCB) sizes up to 850mm x 560mm. The […]