Posts by Sudarshan Raghu

Patel Engineering Works Completes Major Refit of Indian Navy’s INS Kalpeni

Patel Engineering Works, in partnership with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), has completed a major refit of INS Kalpeni, a Car Nicobar-class Fast Attack Craft of the Indian Navy. The overhaul aimed to restore operational readiness and extend the vessel’s service life. Key mechanical and systems upgrades included the replacement of two main engines, […]

Himile Inaugurates New Tyre Mold Facility in Chennai

Himile Molds (India) has inaugurated a new facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to expand its tyre mold servicing operations. The site, which opened on 21 July 2025, will initially focus on servicing molds, with plans to transition into a full-scale manufacturing unit. According to the company, the Chennai plant will cater to major tyre manufacturers […]

Godrej Secures Export Order for Carbon Capture Equipment to Europe

Godrej Enterprises Group’s Process Equipment division has secured an export order for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) equipment. The system, designed for carbon dioxide separation and capture, will be supplied to a CCUS facility in Europe. The company described the project as its most significant in terms of scale and technical complexity. Currently, around […]

Kavveri Subsidiary Til-Tek Approved as Vendor for US-Based Infrastructure Multi-National

Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies Limited has announced that its North American subsidiary, Til-Tek, has been approved as a vendor by a US-based multinational company that provides industrial and infrastructure solutions across the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. This vendor approval represents a potential revenue opportunity of approximately USD 2 million (INR 173 […]

Timken India Invests in Capacity Expansion and Technology Integration

Timken India Limited, a manufacturer of industrial motion products, reported that it invested approximately 12 percent of its annual revenue during FY 2024–25 to expand production capacity, implement automation, and support digital transformation initiatives. The company’s investment strategy emphasized infrastructure upgrades and technology absorption, supported by a strong balance sheet and steady cash flows. According to […]

Naval Group and MDL to Retrofit Kalvari-Class Submarines with DRDO Air Independent Propulsion System

Naval Group and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) have signed an agreement to integrate an indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), into the Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarines. These submarines, built by MDL using technology transferred from Naval Group’s Scorpene design, will undergo modifications to accommodate the […]

Unique Group Supplies Life Support System for India’s MATSYA 6000 Submersible

Unique Group, an integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, has developed and delivered a DNV-compliant Human Support and Safety System (HSSS) for MATSYA 6000, India’s first manned submersible rated for a depth of 6,000 metres. Commissioned by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the system is designed to support […]

Bang Design Delivers Industrial Design for Military Radio Systems

Bang Design has developed the industrial design for two new software-defined military radio systems—a manpack unit for platoon-level use and a handheld variant for section-level deployment. The visual and interface design work was done in collaboration with engineering firm Cyient, which led the technical development of the devices. The project involved creating a rugged and […]

Exide Industries Invests INR 1 Billion in Upcoming Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru

Exide Industries Limited, a manufacturer of storage batteries, has invested INR 1 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), through a rights issue. With this infusion, Exide’s total investment in EESL now stands at INR 37.02 billion. The transaction does not affect Exide’s 100 percent ownership of the subsidiary. EESL, incorporated in […]

HPS Group Inaugurates Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturing Facility in Pune

HPS India, a manufacturer of hydraulic systems, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra, on July 13, 2025, as part of its expansion in the hydraulics and lifting technology sector. The development signals the company’s move into full-fledged manufacturing operations in India. The inauguration was attended by senior executives from the parent group, including Gregory […]