Posts by Sudarshan Raghu

Dassault Aviation Considers Rafale F5 Assembly Line in India

Dassault Aviation is evaluating the establishment of an assembly line in India to produce the Rafale F5 variant, according to CEO Eric Trappier in a report by L’USINENOUVELLE. The company anticipates potential orders from the Indian government, aligning with localization requirements under the Make in India initiative. The Rafale F5 is expected to feature enhanced […]

John Cockerill Defense and Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics Form Joint Venture for Indian Light Tank Program

John Cockerill Defense and Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics Pvt Ltd have announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture and assemble turrets for the Indian Army’s Indian Light Tank (I.L.T) program. The partnership will combine John Cockerill’s expertise in advanced weapon systems with Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics’ local manufacturing capabilities. The JV aims to support India’s […]

Magellan Aerospace and Aequs Sign Agreement to Explore Sand Casting Facility in India

Magellan Aerospace Corporation and Aequs Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a 50/50 jointly owned aerospace sand casting facility in Belagavi, Karnataka. The proposed facility, located within the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster, would aim to expand sand casting capacity to support commercial and defence aerospace manufacturing. India currently […]

Silox Group Opens Research and Innovation Centre in Gujarat

Silox Group has inaugurated a new Research & Innovation Centre (RIC) in Vadodara, Gujarat, with an initial investment of approximately €2 million. The facility is expected to be fully operational by the second quarter of 2025. This development aligns with the company’s recent acquisition of a 35-acre greenfield industrial site at Payal Industrial Park in […]

Henkel Expands Electronics Operations in India with New Engineering Center and Manufacturing Plant

Henkel has launched an Application Engineering Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and announced plans for an adhesive materials manufacturing plant at its Kurkumbh facility near Pune. These investments aim to enhance Henkel’s local capabilities in the electronics sector. The Chennai center features five specialized labs focused on adhesive solutions and thermal management materials used in […]

German Company tesa SE Expands Presence in India with New Office in Chennai

German adhesive manufacturer tesa SE has opened a new office in Chennai, India, as part of its ongoing expansion in the country. This development follows the company’s recent office relocations in Mumbai and the launch of a facility in Bangalore last year. The Chennai office aims to strengthen tesa’s presence in key industrial hubs, particularly […]

BASF Expands Cellasto Production Capacity in India with New Gujarat Plant

BASF India Limited has commenced construction of a new plant in Dahej, Gujarat, to expand the production capacity of its Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU) components. The facility is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026 and will include a new mold line in its first phase. The expansion aims to meet the […]

CHT Group Inaugurates New Application Laboratory in Maharashtra

CHT Group has inaugurated a new application laboratory and product development centre at its Taloja facility in Raigad district of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The inauguration took place on February 21, 2025, with CEO Eva Baumann in attendance. The newly designed facility encompasses a technical studio, collaboration centre, creative studio, and a space named Samvad Kaksha, […]

Texmaco Rail & Engineering, Nevomo Sign Agreement for High-Speed Rail and Predictive Maintenance Solutions

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nevomo, a Poland-based technology company, to collaborate on high-speed rail solutions and predictive track maintenance. The partnership aims to develop and implement Magrail technology, linear propulsion systems, and AI-powered diagnostics in India and other markets. According to the press release issued by […]