Posts by Norwin Thomas

Gabriel India Plans Entry into European Bicycle Market with Suspension Components

Gabriel India Limited has announced plans to enter the European bicycle sector, focusing on supplying suspension forks and shock absorbers for city, cargo, SUV, and mountain bikes. The company intends to target original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and bicycle retailers across Europe. The move marks an expansion of Gabriel India’s manufacturing operations, which already serve motorcycle, […]

Jindal Pe-X Tubes Expands Manufacturing with New Andhra Pradesh Facility

Jindal Pe-X Tubes Private Limited is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh to produce Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) pipes and PP silent drainage pipes. The plant is projected to be approximately five times larger than the company’s existing facility in Dehradun and aims to nearly double its current annual production capacity of 7.5 million […]

FPT Industrial Opens Technical Centre in Chakan to Support Powertrain Manufacturing

FPT Industrial has inaugurated a new technical centre in Chakan, Pune, focused on customer support and technical services related to its powertrain manufacturing operations. The facility is expected to enhance service capabilities for the company’s product lines, which include engines, transmissions, and axles used across agriculture, construction, marine, and power generation sectors. The inauguration event […]

Kongsberg Automotive Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Haryana

Kongsberg Automotive has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Faridabad, Haryana, relocating operations from its previous plant within the same region. The new site spans approximately 6,947 square meters, an increase from the earlier facility’s 5,946 square meters. The plant manufactures Drive Control Systems products, including cable gear shifters, steering columns, shift-by-wire shifters, and shift […]

Cummins Opens E-Heater Manufacturing Plant in Maharashtra

Cummins has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility at its Megasite in Phaltan, Maharashtra, focused on producing e-heaters for aftertreatment systems. These components are intended for use in both on-highway and off-highway engines and will be supplied to global markets. The e-heaters are designed to support emission control by enabling Original Equipment Manufacturers to comply with […]

SEG Automotive Commissions Semi-Automated High Voltage Stator Line in Tamil Nadu

SEG Automotive has inaugurated a semi-automated high voltage (HV) stator production line at its manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The new line is designed to operate without manual intervention and is intended to enhance the precision and efficiency of stator production. The development represents a shift toward increased automation in the company’s manufacturing process. […]

Daikin India Opens New R&D Centre in Rajasthan with INR 500 Crore Investment

Daikin India has inaugurated its third research and development centre in Neemrana, Rajasthan, with an investment of INR 5 billion. The facility spans approximately 24,000 square meters and is located adjacent to the company’s existing manufacturing plant in the region. The new centre is expected to employ over 250 engineers and houses 22 testing laboratories. […]

RENK India and Quantum Systems Sign MoU for Manufacturing Collaboration

RENK Gears Private Ltd. (RENK India), a subsidiary of RENK Group AG, and Quantum Systems GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on manufacturing, research and development, and software-related activities in India. The agreement was signed in Bengaluru on April 15, 2025, with the aim of expanding both companies’ operations in the region. […]

Gallantt Ispat Plans Capacity Expansion at Uttar Pradesh Facility

Gallantt Ispat Limited has announced plans to expand the production capacity of its integrated steel plant in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, with a targeted completion date of March 2026. The company will invest INR 10.15 billion in capital expenditure for the project, including the installation of a new captive solar power plant. The investment will be […]