Posts by Wesley Joseph

Bharat Forge to Establish Aerospace Ring Mill Following Pratt & Whitney Deal

Bharat Forge Ltd. (BFL), a forging and precision engineering company, will establish a new advanced ring mill dedicated to aerospace applications. This follows the signing of a contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada for the supply of aerospace components. The facility, aimed at strengthening BFL’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities, is expected to be operational by 2026. The […]

Schaeffler India Invites Applications for 2025 Social Innovation Fellowship

Schaeffler India has announced the fourth edition of its Social Innovator Fellowship Program, which will provide financial and mentorship support to ten young innovators developing scalable solutions to environmental and social challenges. Each selected fellow will receive a grant of INR 175,000 and take part in a 24-week hybrid mentorship program delivered in collaboration with […]

Haridra Packaging Opens Injection Moulding Unit in Aurangabad

Haridra Packaging Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has commissioned a new manufacturing facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, equipped with 15 Shibaura (Toshiba) injection moulding machines ranging from 700 to 2000 tons in capacity. The plant includes a Machine Control System (MCS) and is designed to produce large and technically complex moulded components. The facility aims to enhance production […]

VCL India Expands Operations with New Bhubaneswar Office

VCL India, a provider of gas valve systems, has inaugurated a new office in Bhubaneswar as part of its expansion into India’s iron, steel, and glass sectors. The company aims to support downstream industries and metal ancillary units by offering spare parts and refurbishment services for gas valves used in smelters. The new office enhances VCL […]

Vilas Transcore Starts Production of Transformer Components at New Gujarat Plant

Vilas Transcore Limited, a manufacturer of transformer components, has commenced commercial production of cold-rolled grain-oriented (CRGO) laminations and nano-crystalline cores at its newly established manufacturing plant in Ganpatpura, Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat. This follows a three-week trial production phase. The facility spans 450,000 square feet and is equipped to handle the entire production process, including raw […]

Knorr-Bremse Launches AI Centre in Chennai for Digital Transformation

Knorr-Bremse, a manufacturer of rail and automotive components, has established a global artificial intelligence (AI) centre in Chennai, India, as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in August 2025 and is expected to employ around 70 specialists during its initial phase. The Chennai team will focus on […]

DPIIT and Ather Energy Sign MoU to Support EV Manufacturing and Startup Growth

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy to support electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and promote deep-tech startup development in India. The partnership falls under the Startup Policy Forum’s “Build in Bharat” initiative, which includes over 50 innovation-focused startups. Under the agreement, DPIIT […]

Musashi India to Invest INR 100 Million in Bengaluru R&D Centre

Musashi India, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Japan’s Musashi Seimitsu Industries, today announced an investment of INR 100 million in the first year to establish a new Musashi Technology Excellence Centre (MTEC) in Bengaluru at the Atria University Campus. The centre will specialise in energy storage systems and electric‑mobility technology. The R&D centre will focus on […]

Stardour Successfully Test‑Fires India’s First Hydrogen‑Oxygen Propulsion Engine at IISc

Hyderabad‑based spacetech startup Stardour, currently operating in stealth mode, has successfully completed a test fire of India’s first hydrogen‑oxygen propulsion engine, developed entirely in-house and conducted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The engine is intended to power Lucas, Stardour’s upcoming Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), scheduled for a maiden launch in Q3 2027. Lucas […]

Simplex Castings Receives Fabrication Order from Bhilai Engineering Corporation

Simplex Castings Ltd. has secured an order valued at INR 223.7 million from Bhilai Engineering Corporation Limited. The contract covers the supply of over 500 heavy fabricated assemblies, including door bodies, frames, and flash plates. The company’s existing manufacturing infrastructure includes a cast iron foundry, steel and alloy foundry, heavy engineering and fabrication plant, and […]