February 3, 2026
BEML Limited has commissioned a robotic welding cell and a Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) axle assembly shop at its manufacturing complex in Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka, as part of its ongoing modernisation programme. The company said the new facilities are intended to strengthen manufacturing capability, improve process efficiency, and support quality and productivity improvements […]
February 3, 2026
Heavy Water Board, a constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, has established India’s first Oxygen-18 enriched water production facility with a capacity of 100 kilograms per year at its Heavy Water Plant in Manuguru, Telangana. The development marks the creation of indigenous capability for producing a critical input used in nuclear medicine and […]
February 3, 2026
Craftsman Automation Limited is deploying capital expenditure of around INR 10 billion to scale up manufacturing operations, as rising order inflows and capacity constraints drive a sustained investment cycle across aluminium, powertrain and engineering businesses. The company said the scale-up follows a sharp expansion in operations, with approximately INR 10 billion added to revenue in […]
January 31, 2026
Sumitomo Drive Technologies has opened a newly relocated and expanded Cyclo Centre in Pune, strengthening local capabilities in India while supporting closer coordination with Europe and the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) region. The expansion is aimed at addressing rising demand for local assembly, service, and shorter lead times in the Indian market. […]
January 31, 2026
JJG Aero has secured USD 30 million in a Series B funding round led by private equity firm Norwest, as the aerospace component manufacturer looks to expand capacity and deepen its role in global aircraft supply chains. The funding will support the company’s next phase of growth amid sustained demand from aircraft manufacturers and tier-one […]
January 30, 2026
India’s manufacturing strategy is increasingly being framed as a tool for economic stability, supply chain security, and global influence, rather than only for job creation or import substitution, according to the Indian government’s Economic Survey 2025–26. The Survey positions manufacturing exports, input cost competitiveness, and selective indigenisation as central to India’s next phase of economic […]
January 29, 2026
Sansera Engineering Limited will form a joint venture with Japan-based Nichidai Corporation to manufacture precision forged and machined automotive components in India. The proposed joint venture will focus on aluminium and steel components used in differential assemblies, compressors, driveline systems and other advanced automotive applications, with sales targeted at both domestic and overseas markets. The […]
January 28, 2026
Hindalco Industries Limited has announced a major expansion of its aluminium operations in Odisha, including a new smelter capacity addition and the commissioning of downstream manufacturing facilities. The investments form part of the company’s ongoing growth capital expenditure programme and are aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains for electric mobility, energy storage and advanced manufacturing. […]
January 28, 2026
India has concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, marking a significant step in its engagement with one of its largest economic partners. The agreement was announced on 27 January 2026 at the 16th India–EU Summit held in India and is expected to expand bilateral trade, investment, and regulatory cooperation across a […]
January 23, 2026
Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited organised a commemorative ceremony to mark the commissioning of its new automotive lighting manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra, expanding its production footprint in India. The plant commenced operations in December 2025 and is intended to support demand from original equipment manufacturers across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. […]
