Posts by Sudarshan Raghu

Air Liquide Invests in New Industrial Gas Plant in Gujarat

Air Liquide is investing in a new air separation unit (ASU) and cylinder filling station (CFS) in Bhagapura, Gujarat. Scheduled to begin operations in 2027, the plant is expected to double the company’s production capacity in the state and serve sectors including automotive, electronics, batteries, and healthcare. The ASU will have a production capacity of […]

Legrand Expanding Manufacturing Operations with New Plant in Nashik

Legrand, a manufacturer of products and systems for electrical installations and digital building infrastructure, is expanding manufacturing operations at the Sinnar unit near Nashik, Maharashtra. The project is aimed at strengthening the company’s production and research capabilities in the region. Group Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of Legrand, Antoine Burel, recently visited India to assess […]

Shimadzu Building New Manufacturing Plant in Bengaluru, Operations to Begin in 2027

Shimadzu Corporation, a manufacturer of scientific instruments and medical equipment, is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka, as part of its plan to expand local production capabilities in India. The plant, operated by the newly formed subsidiary Shimadzu Manufacturing India Private Limited (SMI), is scheduled to begin operations in the spring of 2027. The […]

ABB Smart Buildings Inaugurates Semi-Automated MCB Production Line at India Facility

ABB Smart Buildings, a company that delivers solutions in energy distribution, building automation, and sustainable infrastructure, has inaugurated a new semi-automated Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) production line at its India facility. The launch took place during a leadership visit in the last week of June 2025 by Andrea Menti, Business Line Leader for Energy Distribution, and […]

Utthunga Inaugurates Bengaluru Facility in Collaboration with Guidant Measurement

Utthunga, a provider of industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions, has inaugurated a new Centre of Manufacturing Excellence in Harohalli Industrial Area, Karnataka, in collaboration with U.S.-based Guidant Measurement. The facility will assemble and distribute electronics, terminal automation, and process control systems for the global oil and gas industry. The centre is designed to fulfill […]

BEML Expands Defence Manufacturing Infrastructure at Kolar Gold Fields

Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML) has expanded its defence manufacturing infrastructure at the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) complex with the commissioning of three new production units. The new facilities aim to enhance the production and servicing capacity for Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) and other defence mobility systems. The expansion includes two production sheds measuring 30 […]

Hitachi High-Tech Opens Advanced Microscopy Global Technical Center in Bengaluru

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has inaugurated a new office and Global Technical Center in Bengaluru, India. The facility houses advanced microscopy and analytical equipment, including a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) and specialized sample preparation units. FESEM technology enables ultra-high-resolution imaging and analysis of materials at the nanoscale, making it essential for advanced research in materials […]

Kobe Steel to Expand Kobelco Industrial Machinery India Plant

Kobe Steel has announced plans to invest approximately JPY 3 billion to expand its plant at Kobelco Industrial Machinery India (KIMI). The project is scheduled for completion in fiscal year 2027 and is intended to increase production capacity to meet rising demand for tyre and rubber machinery in India. The expansion includes the installation of […]

GIG Karasek to Supply Lactic Acid Distillation Plant for BCML in Uttar Pradesh

GIG Karasek has secured a contract from Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. (BCML) to supply a large-scale dehydration and distillation plant for lactic acid processing as part of a new polylactic acid (PLA) production facility in Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026. The plant will include […]

Godrej Chemicals to Invest Over INR 7.5 Billion in Manufacturing Expansion

Godrej Industries Limited’s Chemicals Business has announced plans to invest over INR 7.5 billion over the next few years to expand its manufacturing capacity across multiple product lines. The initiative is part of the company’s long-term strategy to achieve USD 1 billion in global revenue by 2030. As part of this expansion, Godrej Chemicals will […]