Posts by Sudarshan Raghu

Jaya Hind Industries Installs 4400-Ton Die-Casting Machine in Pune

Jaya Hind Industries Pvt Ltd has installed a 4400-ton high-pressure die-casting machine at its facility in Urse near Pune, Maharashtra. According to the company, the machine, sourced from Buhler-Switzerland, is the largest of its kind in India and is intended for manufacturing complex aluminum structural components. The machine will enable the production of large, high-performance […]

Indian Army Launches AI Incubation Centre in Bengaluru

The Indian Army has inaugurated the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru as part of its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into military operations. The virtual event was led by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff. The IAAIIC, developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), aims to enhance operational […]

Defence Ministry Finalizes ₹7,629 Crore Deal for K9 VAJRA-T Artillery Guns

The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹7,629 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of K9 VAJRA-T 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled tracked artillery guns. The agreement, categorized under the “Buy (Indian)” initiative, was formalized in New Delhi on December 20, 2024. According to the Ministry, the K9 VAJRA-T system is […]

Japanese Machine Tool Makers Expand Investments in India Amid Growing Demand

Japanese machine tool manufacturers are increasing their investments in India as they seek to capitalize on the country’s growing manufacturing sector, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Companies such as Tsugami, Brother Industries, and Shibaura Machine have announced significant developments, contributing to a rise in India-bound orders. Tsugami, a Tokyo-based producer of automatic lathes, […]

Macsen Labs Begins Construction of New API Manufacturing Facility in Rajasthan

Macsen Labs Group, a chemical manufacturing organization, has initiated construction on a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in the RIICO Industrial Area, Gudli, Udaipur, Rajasthan, according to a press release issued by the company. The facility will cover 25,000 square meters, significantly expanding the company’s manufacturing capabilities. It will include multiple API production […]

HBL Engineering Secures ₹1,522 Crore Order from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works

HBL Engineering Limited, formerly known as HBL Power Systems Limited, has received a contract valued at ₹1,522.40 crore (excluding applicable taxes) from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works. The order involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), branded as “KAVACH,” for 2,200 locomotives. According to the company, the project is scheduled for completion […]

Godavari Biorefineries to Invest ₹130 Crore in New Ethanol Production Facility

Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) announced a ₹130 crore investment in a new ethanol distillery to expand its production capacity. The facility will be grain- and corn-based, offering flexibility to use alternative feedstocks alongside the company’s existing sugarcane-based operations. The new distillery, with a proposed capacity of 200 kiloliters per day (KLPD), is scheduled to be […]

Astra Rafael Comsys Secures Rs. 255.88 Crore Defence Order

Astra Rafael Comsys Private Limited, a joint venture of Astra Microwave Products Limited, has received an order valued at Rs. 255.88 crore from the Ministry of Defence. The contract involves the delivery of 93 additional sets of Software Defined Radios (SDR) LRUs with A kits, SBC 2 cards, and Network Centric Operations applications for Su-30 […]

Thyssenkrupp Proposes Submarine Manufacturing Hub in India

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has proposed establishing a submarine and warship construction hub in India in collaboration with Mazagaon Dockyards Limited (MDL). According to a report by The Economic Times, This proposal is linked to its bid for the Indian Navy’s P75I project, which involves building six diesel-electric submarines. The company estimates that manufacturing costs […]